310 ahead recipes

Cranberry walnut pinwheel cookies with a brown sugar filling, orange zest, and ground cranberries. A make-ahead slice-and-bake holiday cookie.

Freezer-friendly lasagna layered with spaghetti sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a disposable pan. Assemble ahead, freeze, and bake when needed.

Shrimp and spicy black bean spread on crackers with jalapeño, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Easy make-ahead party appetizer from the pantry.

Vanilla buttermilk panna cotta with fresh strawberry jam on top. A make-ahead individual dessert that sets in small glasses and feeds six for dinner parties or date nights.

USDA-style jellied cottage cheese and fruit salad with lime gelatin, crushed pineapple, and sliced peaches. A retro make-ahead gelatin salad that freezes well for up to 6 months.

Pecan stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chives, and white wine, broiled until bubbling. A make-ahead appetizer that's ready in 20 minutes.

Pineapple cream loaf with ladyfinger-lined pan, a light sour cream and crushed pineapple filling with beaten egg whites, and a lemon extract lift. No-bake, make-ahead, keeps 2-3 days chilled.

Crispy golden phyllo cups filled with a creamy smoked trout, horseradish and scallion mixture, topped with cool shredded cucumber. An elegant make-ahead appetizer that yields 48 bite-sized pieces.

Sparkling wine fruit gelées with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and banana suspended in Champagne jelly. A make-ahead no-bake brunch dessert served in flutes for eight.

Gingered grapefruit baskets stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with fresh ginger-sugared grapefruit segments. A bright, palate-cleansing make-ahead dinner-party dessert.

Marinated vegetable toss with tomatoes, radishes, red onion, celery, and cucumber in Italian dressing, chilled overnight. A crunchy, make-ahead side salad with no cooking required.

Honey glazed carrots and parsnips with curry powder, lemon juice, and butter, finished in the oven for a caramelized coating. Make-ahead friendly for holiday meals.

Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.

Cold trout in orange marinade is an Italian make-ahead classic: pan-fried trout steeped overnight in vermouth, orange, and lemon. Serve chilled the next day.

Make-ahead Italian pasta salad with rotini, crisp vegetables, and tangy garlic vinaigrette that gets better overnight for easy potluck and picnic perfection.

Creamy ambrosia fruit salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, coconut, mini marshmallows, and sour cream. A no-cook, make-ahead holiday side dish.