The Make-Ahead Hostess: 7 Make-Ahead Menus for Parties

Make-ahead cookbooks can give great party
inspiration.  You can purchase them
anywhere online, or you can frequently find
them at your local library.

So now you have your weekday cooking under control, but next weekend you're throwing a party, and you have no time to cook the day of the party.  Can you make-ahead party food?  Of course!  Here are seven great make-ahead menus to cover your next get-together.

Traditional American Backyard Barbecue
Jack Daniels Glazed Barbecue Ribs
On-the-Grill Baked Potatoes (Coming soon!)
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn (Coming soon!)


Afternoon Baby/Bridal Shower
Ham and Spinach Quiche
Lavender Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream


Kids' Birthday Party
Pizza Burgers
Red Velvet Cupcakes


Sophisticated Summer Entertaining
Agave Citrus Kebab Medley
Mediterranean Quinoa
Mojito Melon Salad


Hosting the In-Laws
Squash Soup
Apple Cranberry Pork Roast
Grammie's Fresh Apple Cake


Football Party
Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Chili
Twice Baked Potatoes
Chunky Caramel Apple Spice Dip


Cocktail Party
Meatball Sliders with Basil Pesto
Pepper Pinwheels
Lychee Coconut Sorbet


What's your favorite make-ahead party dish?  And what's your favorite make-ahead party theme?  Leave a comment and let us know!