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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Make-Ahead Recipes

    Make-Ahead Recipes

    It seems like we're all busier these days, so save some time with these easy make-ahead recipes. From appetizers to main dishes to desserts, we've got you covered, including Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas, Turkey Chili, and Mint Chocolate Brownies.

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    Easy Star Wars Cupcakes

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    Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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    Easy Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

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    Garlic Herb Compound Butter

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    Vegan Summer Rolls

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    Coffee Walnut Loaf

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    Taco Dip with Ground Beef

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    Chocolate Coffee Cake

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    Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef (dairy free)

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    Snowflake Cookies

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    Reindeer Cupcakes

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    Pumpkin Banana Muffins

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    Turkey Charcuterie Board

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    Turkey Pesto Sandwich

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    Mint Pesto

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    Filipino Spanish Bread

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    Vegan Cashew Cheese

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    Mango Pico de Gallo

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    4th of July Oreos

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    Pineapple Mango Salsa

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