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Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

Classic Recipes - Everyday recipes for home cooks

Classic Recipes

Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

Classic Recipes - Everyday recipes for home cooks

Classic Recipes

Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

HomeMake-Ahead

Make-ahead dishes can save time and effort, especially when you have limited space in the oven or a huge meal to prepare. From mashed potatoes and spaghetti casserole to sweet and sour meatballs and and elegant crème brûlée, you’ll find some great ideas in this list.

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Overnight French toast served on a small plate with creme anglaise.
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Overnight French Toast

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on May 12, 2025April 25, 2025 Leave a Comment on Overnight French Toast4 min read

Overnight French toast is a simple make-ahead dish. Enjoy it as a delightful breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!

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Roast beef Nicoise salad on a platter includes capers, eggs, deli sliced roast beef, tomatoes, olives, potatoes, onions, green beans, and a Dijon mustard dressing.
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Roast Beef Nicoise Salad

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on May 12, 2025February 10, 2025 Leave a Comment on Roast Beef Nicoise Salad2 min read

Try our easy, mouthwatering roast beef Nicoise salad for a unique twist on a classic dish featuring a bright, zesty Dijon dressing.

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ham and egg breakfast casserole
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Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on May 12, 2025July 14, 2024 Leave a Comment on Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole2 min read

Make breakfast a breeze with this ham and egg breakfast casserole recipe. Just mix, bake, and serve a satisfying meal for the whole family.

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A serving bowl with make-ahead mashed potatoes garnished with parsley.
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on May 13, 2025June 17, 2024 Leave a Comment on Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes2 min read

Prepare these mashed potatoes up to 2 days in advance and enjoy the convenience of homemade mashed potatoes ready for any meal.

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sweet and sour pork meatballs with stir-fried vegetable in the pan
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Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on May 12, 2025February 12, 2024 Leave a Comment on Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs2 min read

Pork meatballs make a tasty meal when paired with stir-fried vegetables, pineapple chunks, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

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Sticky buns on a large platter
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Make Ahead Cinnamon Sticky Buns

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on May 12, 2025January 15, 2024 Leave a Comment on Make Ahead Cinnamon Sticky Buns1 min read

The dough for these delicious sticky buns is made a day in advance, so all you have to do in the morning is fill, make the topping, and bake. They’re perfect for a holiday morning!

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dessert plates with instant pot creme brulee and berries
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Instant Pot Créme Brulée

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on May 12, 2025January 11, 2024 Leave a Comment on Instant Pot Créme Brulée2 min read

Instant Pot créme brulée is surprisingly easy to prepare, and it’s the perfect dessert for a special occasion! Treat your friends and family!

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cinnamon rolls you can make ahead
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Make-Ahead Cinnamon Rolls

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on July 13, 2024December 11, 2023 Leave a Comment on Make-Ahead Cinnamon Rolls1 min read

The brioche-style dough for these cinnamon rolls can be prepared a day in advance, making them especially convenient for a holiday morning.

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Chicken pot pie with puff pastry crust.
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Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Patchwork Crust

Diana Rattray Diana Rattray Updated on September 1, 2024December 6, 2023 Leave a Comment on Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Patchwork Crust3 min read

Puff pastry makes an easy and unique patchwork topping for this comforting chicken pot pie. Every bite delivers a forkful of flavor!

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