Make Ahead Recipes

Our collection of make-ahead recipes and recipe ideas that save you time and guarantee a stress-free meal. All recipes have been made in our own kitchen. We hope you love them as much as we do!

How to Make The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Juicy Oven Pulled Pork

Juicy Oven Pulled Pork

Creamy Chicken Salad

Creamy Chicken Salad

No Fuss Easy Lasagna

Chili Lime Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Chili Lime Cauliflower Tacos

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Smashed Chickpea Salad

Easy Smashed Chickpea Salad

Perfect Shredded Beef Tacos

Perfect Shredded Beef Tacos

How to Cook Lentils

How to Cook Lentils Perfectly

Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce

Our Favorite Red Enchilada Sauce

Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Tahini Kale and White Bean Salad

Tahini Kale and White Bean Salad

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Baked Ziti

Spinach Artichoke Baked Ziti

Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Easy Farro Salad

Easy Farro Salad

Easy Steel Cut Oats

Easy Steel Cut Oats

Easy Fried Shallots

Easy Fried Shallots

Cauliflower Veggie Burritos

Our Favorite Veggie Burritos

Quick Chicken Sausage Soup

Quick Chicken Sausage Soup

Perfect Chocolate Truffles

Perfect Chocolate Truffles

How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly

How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly

Peanut Butter Pie

Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Buttery Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Our Favorite Shortbread Cookies

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Our Favorite Cajun Seasoning

Easy Split Pea Soup

Easy Split Pea Soup

Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Seriously Good Breakfast Sausage

Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste

Homemade Red Curry Paste

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Garlic Croutons

Garlic Croutons

Perfect Homemade Cold Brew

Perfect Homemade Cold Brew

Easy Chipotle Bean Chili

Easy Chipotle Bean Chili

Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Ridiculously Easy Instant Pot Applesauce

Ridiculously Easy Instant Pot Applesauce

Chili Lime Shrimp Wonton Cups

Chili Lime Shrimp Wonton Cups

Easy White Chicken Chili

Easy White Chicken Chili

Homemade Mushroom Powder

Essential Mushroom Powder

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Fruit Dip

Cheesy Veggie Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Veggie Stuffed Shells

Easy Homemade Croutons

Easy Homemade Croutons

Coconut Black Beans

Easy Coconut Black Beans

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Lemon Ginger Syrup

Lemon Ginger Syrup

Feta Tzatziki

Easy Vegetarian Chili

Easy Vegetarian Chili

Seriously Good Turkey Chili

Seriously Good Turkey Chili

Homemade Banana Pudding

Perfect Banana Pudding

Roasted Tomato Salasa

Easy Roasted Tomato Salsa

Irresistible Guinness Beef Stew

Irresistible Guinness Beef Stew

Honey Roasted Chickpeas

Honey Roasted Chickpeas

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Easy Teriyaki Sauce

Easy Breakfast Burritos

Easy Breakfast Burritos

Best Vegan Meatballs We’ve Made

Best Vegan Meatballs We’ve Made

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash Perfectly

Homemade Beef Stock

Our Favorite Beef Stock

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

The Ultimate Guide to Edible Cookie Dough

Edible Cookie Dough (5 Flavors!)

Garlic Roasted Tomatoes

Garlic Roasted Tomatoes

Essential Pumpkin Pie Spice

Essential Pumpkin Pie Spice

Seriously Good Chicken Tortilla Soup

Seriously Good Chicken Tortilla Soup

Seriously Good Greek Pasta Salad

Seriously Good Greek Pasta Salad

White Bean Salad with Prosciutto

White Bean Salad with Prosciutto

Homemade Pasta Sauce

Homemade Pasta Sauce

Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut

Fermented Sauerkraut (Beginner Friendly!)

Quick Homemade Sauerkraut

Quick Fresh Sauerkraut

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easy Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Easy Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Bacon Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers

Bacon Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers

Easy White Bean Soup

Easy White Bean Soup

Weeknight Taco Soup

Weeknight Taco Soup

Easy Italian Wedding Soup

Easy Italian Wedding Soup

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs

Easy Coconut Rice

Easy Coconut Rice

Easy Garlic Bread

Easy Garlic Bread

Easy Vegetable Curry

Easy Vegetable Curry

Quick and Easy Enchilada Sauce

Quick and Easy Enchilada Sauce

Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Easy Ham and Cabbage Soup

Easy Ham and Cabbage Soup

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Homemade Swedish Meatballs

Easy Swedish Meatballs

Perfect Apple Butter

Easy Veggie Tacos

Easy Veggie Tacos

Seriously Good Baked Spaghetti

Seriously Good Baked Spaghetti

Easy Baked Ziti

Our Favorite Baked Ziti

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

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