If ever there could be a queen of make-ahead recipes, Ina Garten would be crowned. She's so good at this cooking strategy that she wrote an entire cookbook about it: Make It Ahead [1] "includes clear instructions for what you can do ahead of time, and how far in advance, so you can cook with confidence and eliminate last-minute surprises," according to the description from Ina herself.
Whether you prep the dough for salty oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies [2] in advance or you make a big pot of soup and freeze the rest for later for dinner on a whim, you can make cooking easier (and more fun) with Ina's expert direction. Ahead, 15 ways people are embracing the make-ahead lifestyle so you can start enjoying the time-saving recipes for yourself.
Ina Garten Zucchini Basil Soup
Get the recipe: zucchini basil soup [4]
Ina Garten Overnight Belgian Waffles
Get the recipe: overnight Belgian waffles [5]
Ina Garten Parmesan Chive Smashed Potatoes
Get the recipe: parmesan chive smashed potatoes [6]
Ina Garten Ham and Leek Empanadas
Get the recipe: ham and leek empanadas [7]
Ina Garten Roast Chicken With Bread and Arugula Salad
Get the recipe: roast chicken with bread and arugula salad [8]
Ina Garten Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles
Get the recipe: asparagus and prosciutto bundles [9]
Ina Garten Maple-Oatmeal Scones
Get the recipe: maple-oatmeal scones [10]
Ina Garten Baked Raspberry French Toast
Get the recipe: baked raspberry french toast [11]
Ina Garten Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart
Get the recipe: zucchini and goat cheese tart [12]
Ina Garten Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Get the recipe: twice-baked sweet potatoes [13]
Ina Garten Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Get the recipe: salty oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies [14]
Ina Garten Spinach and Ricotta Noodle Kugel
Get the recipe: spinach and ricotta noodle kugel [15]
Ina Garten Garlic Herb Roasted Shrimp
Get the recipe: garlic herb roasted shrimp [16]
Ina Garten Herbed Pork Tenderloins With Apple Chutney
Get the recipe: herbed pork tenderloins with apple chutney [17]
Ina Garten Quinoa Tabbouleh
Get the recipe: quinoa tabbouleh [18]
