Make Ahead - Page 18

A thick stovetop split pea soup with smoky ham, tender vegetables, and a creamy texture from dried peas, no soaking needed.

Flaky cheddar hand pies filled with venison, wild mushrooms, and a thick stout beer gravy.

A sparkling Thanksgiving punch with cranberry juice, apple cider, orange juice, fresh fruit, cinnamon, and ginger ale.

A bright make-ahead bow tie pasta salad loaded with salami, mozzarella, and fresh veggies in a tangy Italian vinaigrette.

A creamy chilled pasta salad with imitation crab, crisp celery, peas, dill, lemon, and a simple mayo dressing.

Tender macaroni, chopped eggs, and a creamy mustard dressing give this easy pasta salad the flavor of classic deviled eggs.

Creamy ranch pasta salad with crisp bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, and cheddar. A potluck-ready side in 25 minutes.

A sweet-savory party dip layered with sharp cheddar, pecans, green onions, mayo, and hot pepper raspberry preserves.

A no-cook Italian antipasto cream cheese log loaded with salami, olives, and roasted peppers. Make it up to a week ahead for easy party entertaining.

A crunchy oven-baked party mix with cereal squares, pretzels, nuts, bagel chips, and savory butter seasoning.

Creamy whipped feta layered with cranberry sauce, pistachios and hot honey, a fast 10-minute holiday appetizer you can make ahead.

Tangy key lime cream cheese mints rolled in graham crumbs for a tiny no-bake candy that tastes like key lime pie.