1,078 ahead recipes

English trifle with sherry-soaked angel food cake, raspberry jam, raspberry jello, and creamy vanilla pudding. A festive, make-ahead holiday dessert layered in a glass bowl.

Freezer slaw is a make-ahead cabbage slaw that freezes without going soggy. Salt-cured cabbage, carrots, and peppers in a sweet-tart vinegar dressing. Lasts months in the freezer.

Classic chicken salad with crunchy salted almonds, celery, and green pepper in a light mayo dressing. A make-ahead lunch for sandwiches, crackers, or a bed of lettuce.

Roasted bell pepper rolls stuffed with tuna, capers, and parsley in a lemon-garlic olive oil marinade. An elegant Italian appetizer that can be assembled a day ahead.

Stuffed mushroom caps filled with a Mediterranean eggplant and tomato mixture brightened with garlic, basil and parsley. A make-ahead vegetarian appetizer you can serve warm or at room temperature.

Slice and bake chocolate chip cookies with a make-ahead freezer dough. Shape four logs, freeze for up to 6 months, and bake fresh cookies anytime in 10 minutes.

Classic chocolate cream pie with a deep two-chocolate filling spiked with rum and vanilla, topped with rum-laced whipped cream and grated chocolate. A make-ahead diner classic.

Buttery spice cookies with crystallized ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Pressed thin and baked until light golden, these make-ahead cookies keep for a week or freeze for a month.

Black bean, roasted pepper, and corn salad tossed with roasted garlic, cilantro, and a triple-citrus dressing of lemon, lime, and orange juice. Vegan, high-fibre, makes ahead overnight.

Oven-baked chicken wings coated in a salty Parmesan and herb breadcrumb crust that shatters with every bite. Make-ahead friendly and feeds a crowd with 60 crispy pieces.

Wild rice Waldorf salad with apples, grapes, celery, peanuts, and a light mayo-yogurt dressing. Lighter, heartier twist on the classic for a make-ahead potluck side.

Baked beef stroganoff casserole with ground beef, mushrooms, sour cream, and egg noodles in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. An easy make-ahead dinner that feeds six.

Extra sharp cheddar gets worked into self-rising flour and cold butter for these tender mini cheese muffins. Bake dozens ahead and freeze for quick appetizers anytime.

Retro cocktail party appetizers with deviled ham and cream cheese that puff up golden and impressive in the oven, ready to freeze ahead for stress-free entertaining.

Make-ahead hot chicken salad with crushed potato chips, cheddar, almonds, and creamy mayo-soup base. Assemble the night before, bake until bubbly for retro potluck perfection.

Crisp Japanese cucumber salad in sweet rice vinegar dressing with fresh ginger. A refreshing make-ahead side dish that pairs with sushi, teriyaki, or any Asian meal.