RecipesThree-Cheese Hash Brown Bake Serve up comfort food for breakfast with this cheesy casserole featuring frozen hash browns. It requires just 10 minutes of prep before you pop it in the oven. —Nancy Sidhu, Franklin, Wisconsin
RecipesPeppermint Cookies There’s a pinch of peppermint candy in every bite of these drop cookies. You can prep the dough in 10 minutes, and they taste so good that you should plan on making more than one batch.
RecipesCornbread Hamburger Pie This one-dish skillet supper is a big hit with children. We’ve added green beans and other vegetables to it and ti always turns out. To speed up prep, use chopped green pepper and onion.
RecipesRaspberry Oatmeal Bars Cake mix hurries along the prep work for these yummy bars. Raspberry jam adds a pop of color and sweetness, and oats lend a homey touch. —Trish Bosman-Golata, Rock Hill, South Carolina
RecipesZucchini Parmesan You’ll knock their socks off with this easy-to-prep side dish that’s absolutely delicious. My favorite time to make it is when the zucchini is fresh out of the garden. —Sandi Guettler, Bay City, Michigan
RecipesSausage Stir-Fry Convenient frozen veggies and canned broth shorten prep time for this deliciously different stir-fry from Nykii Chouteau. “Smoked kielbasa provides the hearty change of pace,” reports the Clermont, Florida cook
RecipesThai Chicken & Slaw This recipe is foolproof and well worth the prep time. Kids love the sweetness of the honey, and I serve the slaw on the side so my vegetarian friends can enjoy it, too.—Karen Norris, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RecipesChicken with Cherry Pineapple Sauce Sweet and colorful, this tender, lower-fat chicken dish is simply fantastic! The quick prep time, fresh flavors, cherries and chunks of pineapple will make it a family favorite in no time. —Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia
RecipesChicken & Swiss Casserole It’s nice to have an alternative to the traditional baked ham on Easter. This comforting casserole is always a crowd-pleaser. Using rotisserie chicken from the deli makes prep simple. —Christina Petri, Alexandria, Minnesota
RecipesRoasted Sage Turkey with Vegetable Gravy There’s no prep like home-style when roasting the big bird. Instead of sage stuffing with turkey, fill this bird with fresh sage and thyme sprigs for the same delicious flavors. —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesSesame Chicken Bites These bites have been a party favorite at our house for many years. You can make the sauce the night before to make day-of prep even easier. —Kathy Green, Layton, New Jersey
RecipesCinnamon Blueberry French Toast I like to prep this in the evening, let it chill, then turn on the slow cooker. When we wake up in the morning. it’s done. It’s low on effort and high on taste. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
RecipesGreen Chile Chicken Chili The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. —Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas
RecipesSavory French Toast Bake Spend just 15 minutes prepping this casserole the night before, and you’ll have extra time to make a fruit salad and pour the coffee as it bakes. It’s a keeper! —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
RecipesGrilled Loaded Potato Rounds My go-to recipe for outdoor potlucks is an awesome potato side. I prep everything beforehand, then assemble and grill at the party. Serve with sour cream, cheese, bacon and chives. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
RecipesTangy Orange Chicken Thighs Here’s a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan