Make Ahead

A Month of Weekday Meals From Rachael Ray

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Beach Picnic Menu

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Break out the beach blanket and snack on these recipes that make beachside feasting a breeze.

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Easy Holiday Breakfasts for Guests

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Comfort Food Potluck Party

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Backyard Picnic Menu

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Pack these recipes in your picnic basket and head out the backdoor for outdoor eats conveniently close to home. 

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Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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Pressed Picnic Sandwich

Video | 01:15

Kelsey's Pressed Picnic Sandwich is the perfect make-ahead meal-on-the-go.

Roast Chicken Dinner

Video | 03:23

Tip: Roast two chickens and keep the second for a make-ahead meal.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Video | 04:39

Casserole goes Latin: layers of sauce, tortillas, chicken and cheese.

Creamy Fish Enchiladas

Recipe | Courtesy of Rachael Ray

Total Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Rachael's Catalan Chicken Stew

Video | 03:30

Make Rachael's Catalan Chicken Stew in advance for a quick, hearty supper.

Make-Ahead Vegetarian Burritos

Video | 04:53

Add beans, cheese, and roasted vegetables to this freezable burrito recipe.

Tres Leche Cake

Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown

Total Time:

9 hours 10 minutes

Stuffed Chicken Saltimbocca

Video | 04:27

Rachael's version of saltimbocca is a sage-and-cheese-stuffed chicken roll.

Slow-Cooker Pepper Pork Chops

Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown

Total Time:

14 hours 40 minutes

Very Basic Bread

Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown

Total Time:

13 hours 30 minutes

Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

Recipe | Courtesy of Rachael Ray

Total Time:

1 hour 20 minutes

Make-Ahead Mexican Pork Stew

Video | 04:27

Rachael stews her Mexican pork in a nut, raisin and ancho chile puree.