310 ahead recipes

Lobster and mango cocktail with Cognac-spiked mayo sauce, Belgian endive, and fresh chives. An elegant make-ahead appetizer served in chilled glasses.

A delicious make ahead mocha coffee drink mix. Perfect for those cool Autumn's and Winter mornings.

Make-ahead spaghetti and meatball casserole that assembles in 15 minutes with uncooked pasta. Refrigerate overnight, bake the next day, and enjoy bubbly, cheesy comfort food.

Luxurious pearl tapioca pudding made with a full quart of cream, brown sugar, and Madagascar bourbon vanilla. A make-ahead dessert that serves a crowd.

Adobe Pie: a frozen layered ice cream dessert with chocolate wafer crust spiked with Amaretto, vanilla and coffee ice cream stacked, finished with shaved dark chocolate. Make-ahead party pie.

Frozen Christmas pudding made by folding brandy-soaked dried fruit with cocoa and orange zest into softened vanilla ice cream. A no-bake, make-ahead holiday dessert.

Baked new potato salad with toasted peanuts, double mustard dressing, cumin, and low-fat yogurt. A make-ahead potato salad with crunch and a tangy, nutty edge.

Make-ahead Mexican chicken casserole with corn tortillas, sour cream, green chiles, mushrooms, and sharp cheddar. Refrigerate overnight and bake for an easy crowd-pleaser.

Cooked tiramisu with a safe, heat-tempered egg yolk custard, ricotta cheese, whipped cream, and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. A make-ahead Italian dessert that freezes beautifully.

Chocolate terrine with cream cheese, milk chocolate, and a hint of amaretto. No baking required. Just chill, slice, and serve this silky make-ahead dessert for 10.

Honey-glazed carrots and parsnips simmered in butter and chicken stock, then oven-roasted with a honey-lemon-curry glaze. Make-ahead friendly holiday side dish.

Frozen mint cream pie with melted marshmallows, creme de menthe, and whipped cream in a chocolate cookie crust. No-bake, make-ahead, and topped with grated chocolate.

Frozen peach torte layered with white chocolate kirsch mousse, chopped peaches, and a toasted almond crumb crust. An elegant make-ahead summer dessert.

Grilled chicken breasts with a curried peach and Vidalia onion relish spiked with cayenne, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Make the relish up to 5 days ahead.

Granny's ham and potato gratin for a crowd layers parboiled potatoes, diced ham, and Swiss cheese with a mustard-garlic bechamel. Feeds 24, bakes in under an hour, and can be assembled a day ahead.

Cheese onion morsels with sharp cheddar, butter, and parsley baked into savory bite-sized drop biscuits. A make-ahead appetizer that freezes well and reheats in minutes.