Make-Ahead Recipes

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This blueberry banana smoothie is creamy, delicious, and chock-full of nutrient-dense ingredients and filling protein. Plus it takes just five minutes to make with ingredients that are easily kept on hand.ย  Five minutes are all you need to whip up this thick, creamy, fruity smoothie, which also happens to be the most glorious shade of…

Cold Pan Seared Steak

Perfectly cooked steaks with a gorgeous crust and tender, juicy insides are easy to achieve with this unorthodox method. No smoky, splattered mess on your stovetop either!   Steak night isnโ€™t a weekly occurrence in our house โ€“ although the guys likely wish it were! So, when steaks are on the menu, they should really…

Easy Lemon Pie

Fresh, cool, and creamy lemon filling balances perfectly with a graham cracker crust (easily adapted to gluten-free!) in this easy-to-make pie that will brighten anyone’s day! Don’t get me wrong, we love chocolate in all its glory. But some members of my family are sensitive to caffeine, so much so that they have a strict…

Gruyere Dijon Turkey Burgers

Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese take ground turkey to new heights in these juicy, flavor-packed burgers that cook quickly on the grill or stovetop. Though pictured with a bun, they are equally delicious sans bun.   If you shopped at Lancasterโ€™s renowned Central Market in years past, you likely know the Turkey Lady. Sue Glouner…

Emerald Lentil Salad

Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, hearty, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome dinners and packed lunches with options to keep everyone happy. Vegan and naturally gluten-free. This plant-based salad boasts multiple shades of green and its simplicity belies how very satisfying and flavorful it is.  Cooked lentils and roasted broccoli form the…

Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake

Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake reinvents the classic pound cake with the addition of caramel-like swirled layers and an irresistible glaze.    This recipe goes WAY back. As a newlywed, my husband, Jack, and I drove to Philadelphia to see his niece, Judy, perform in a play. She was in elementary school and had a part…

Speedy Roasted Broccoli

Roasted broccoli in 10 minutes? It’s possible AND delicious. With their crispy, golden edges, these tender spears may just cement a spot on the weekly rotation!   When it comes to roasting vegetables, a certain time commitment is typically required to achieve those signature caramelized edges and concentrated flavor. When it comes to broccoli, however, we can…

Quick & Easy White Chicken Chili

White chicken chili is creamy (but dairy-free), flavor-packed, and easy enough to pull off on a busy weeknight โ€“ yet absolutely worthy of company!    Iโ€™m a big fan of traditional red chili โ€“ Aunt Peggyโ€™s Turkey Chili is a quick-and-easy family favorite for sure โ€“ but thereโ€™s something special about a good white chili.…

M&M Cookies (in a jar!)

A popular holiday gift (for any holiday) and a great project for kids to make for friends, M&M Cookies in a Jar are fun to bake, give, and enjoy. Printable tags included!  When I first started working with Ann, I cooked my way through many of her delicious recipes, from sweet to savory and everything…

Stromboli Bombs or Mini Calzones

All the great taste of a traditional stromboli in a fun-to-make, single-serve pocket โ€“ with a clever shortcut! Customize the fillings to taste and enjoy as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy meal. Just add a salad or vegetable of choice!   Sisters Grace and Evie are back for the latest installment of Fountain Avenue Kids, with a…

Air Fryer Salmon (with oven option)

A lovely balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy is the hallmark of this speedy salmon, which can be on your plate in less than 15 minutes. Need a lightning-fast meal? Look no further than your air fryer and this easy salmon recipe. No air fryer? No problem. Salmon doesnโ€™t take too much longer to cook…

Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Creamy and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness, this classic frosting can easily be spread or piped onto cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for desserts that look as great as they taste! This recipe will add a glorious final touch to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. I most frequently use it to decorate…

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