make-ahead
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Savvy hosts know it’s a low-lift, make-ahead miracle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
“This is the perfect make-ahead dessert because both the roasted rhubarb and strawberry mixture and the pepita crunch can be made up to 3 days ahead,” according to Catalano.
From Salon • May 23, 2025
Kravchuk also loves that the batter is make-ahead friendly, and tastes even better as it sits and ferments in the fridge, which gives what she calls “Baba’s Fluffy Oladi Pancakes” a subtle sourdough-like flavor.
From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2023
If you don’t want to take your eyes off the screen, stick to make-ahead dishes: A homemade sweet-and-salty snack mix can’t lose.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2023
This also works well as a make-ahead dessert, retaining its moisture and flavor over a few days.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2023
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