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Browse our make ahead recipe collection: simple, step-by-step, and family-approved.

382 recipes in this collection. (Page 22 Of 32)
Updated on Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:50:28 GMT

Make Ahead Recipes

Italian rainbow cookie squares with red white and green almond layers
Desserts Traditional Italian Rainbow Cookie

Tender almond cake layers stacked with jam and finished with glossy chocolate, just like an Italian bakery cookie tray favorite.

Chocolate lava brownie split open with molten center and raspberries
Desserts Decadent Chocolate Lava Brownies

Rich individual brownies with fudgy edges and a warm molten chocolate center made with a simple frozen ganache filling.

Cream horns filled with vanilla and chocolate cream on a white dessert plate
Desserts Easy Cream Horns with Vanilla and Chocolate Filling

Flaky puff pastry horns filled with vanilla cream and chocolate cream, made with store-bought pastry for an easy bakery-style dessert.

Oreo dirt cake with chocolate pudding, cookie crumbs, and gummy worms
Desserts Easy Oreo Dirt Cake with Chocolate Pudding

A creamy no-bake Oreo dirt cake layered with chocolate pudding, fluffy cream cheese filling, cookie crumbs, and gummy worms.

Chocolate-coated eggnog cake balls with white drizzle and nutmeg
Desserts Holiday Eggnog Cake Balls with Chocolate Coating

Tender eggnog cake crumbs mixed with frosting, rolled into bite-size balls, chilled, and dipped in glossy chocolate coating.

Cream of mushroom soup with croutons, chives, and browned mushrooms
Soups & Stews Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

A rich, silky homemade cream of mushroom soup with browned mushrooms, fresh herbs, and a creamy finish.

Chocolate sourdough focaccia squares with chocolate chips and flaky salt
Breads Chocolate Sourdough Focaccia

A chewy chocolate sourdough focaccia made with cocoa, chocolate chips, olive oil, and flaky salt.

Marinated mozzarella balls with herbs, chili flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes
Appetizers & Snacks Easy Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Fresh mozzarella balls soaked in garlicky olive oil with lemon, herbs, and chili flakes for an easy make-ahead appetizer.

Classic lemon bars with powdered sugar and buttery shortbread crust
Desserts Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Buttery shortbread crust, bright lemon filling, and clean bakery-style squares you can make ahead for parties or weekend baking.

Mango panna cotta with glossy mango layer and diced mango
Desserts Easy Mango Panna Cotta

Silky vanilla panna cotta topped with a bright mango layer, a simple make-ahead dessert that chills into a smooth, spoonable finish.

Ruby sangria jello shots with orange, raspberry, and apple pieces
Beverages Easy Sangria Jello Shots

Fruity red wine jello shots with citrus liqueur, berry juice, raspberries, oranges, and apple pieces.

Strawberry chia seed pudding in a glass jar with fresh berries
Breakfast & Brunch Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

A creamy no-cook strawberry chia pudding made with blended berries, chia seeds, almond milk, and maple syrup.