RecipesTurkey Club Roulades Weeknights turn elegant when these short-prep roulades with familiar ingredients are on the menu. Not a fan of turkey? Substitute lightly pounded chicken breasts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesParmesan Baked Chicken This no-fuss recipe has been a longtime hit with my family. After a few minutes of prep, the oven does the rest of the work. —Janet Faldowski-McFarlan, Gahanna, Ohio
RecipesWalnut Rice “I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time is just an added bonus.” -Vera Whisner of Elkton, Maryland
RecipesAmaretto Peach Parfaits This beautiful peach dessert makes the kind of impression a cook dreams about. Making the meringues a day ahead speeds up the prep time considerably. —Connie McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware
RecipesSweet Horseradish Glazed Ribs If you like to prep ahead of camping, roast these ribs, wrap them and finish with a sweet, savory sauce at your campfire or grill. —Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
RecipesEasy Zucchini Lasagna No-cook noodles save prep time for this lasagna recipe. Since these lasagna noodles will expand during baking, avoid overlapping them. The noodles will touch the sides of dish upon baking.
RecipesChipotle-Raspberry Pork Chops With only three ingredients and ten-minute prep time, this supper’s fast enough to throw together after a long day of work.—Jennifer Ray, Poncha Springs, Colorado
RecipesZucchini-Crusted Pizza Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze—and fun to make with kids. It also quadruples nicely. What’s not to like? —Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic, Connecticut
RecipesSavory Beer Pork Chops These tender chops cooked in a savory sauce are perfect for a hectic weeknight because they’re so easy to prep. Try them with hot buttery noodles. —Jana Christian, Farson, Wyoming
RecipesSlow-Cooker Tamale Pie Canned beans and cornbread muffin mix speed up the prep on this crowd-pleasing main dish that’s perfect for busy evenings and carry-in dinners. —Jill Pokrivka, York, Pennsylvania
RecipesDate-Nut Pinwheels Pinwheel cookies with dates and walnuts are a family treasure. There are a few steps when prepping, so I sometimes freeze the dough and bake the cookies later. —Frieda Whiteley, Lisbon, Connecticut
RecipesTwisted Eggs Benedict Salad Salad for breakfast? Absolutely. You can prep everything except the dressing and chill it overnight. In the morning, dress the salad and poach the eggs. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
RecipesTom Turkeys With a little prep work by Mom or Dad, these make a great before-or after-dinner craft project for the kids to enjoy while adults at the feast converse. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesChicken Pesto Sandwiches This easy chicken pesto sandwich recipe is just right for game day! The sandwiches are tasty as well as easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event. —Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesBacon Breakfast Casserole This easy breakfast dish allows me to make a comforting family favorite that doesn’t take a lot of prep. It’s also great for big brunch gatherings. —Paula Lawson, Springfield, Ohio
RecipesHawaiian Kielbasa Salty, savory sausage teams up with juicy, tangy pineapple for a winning combination that you can prep in a flash. The sweet barbecue-style sauce is a tasty way to tie them together.