RecipesFluffy Lemon Pudding Dessert A piece of this fluffy dessert is pure heaven! We indulge in this yummy treat during the holidays, and I love it because you can make it in advance and keep it in the fridge until serving time.—Janice Hurd, Church Hill, Tennessee
RecipesCranberry Orange Relish With its festive color and refreshing citrus-cranberry flavor, this lovely cranberry orange relish works well at holiday gatherings. It’s also convenient because you can make it in advance. —Clara Honeyager, North Prairie, Wisconsin
RecipesButtery Parmesan Chicken A rich, cheesy breading locks in this chicken’s natural juices, making it moist and tempting every time. Because it can be made in advance, I rely on it often during the week and when entertaining. —Kathie Landmann, Lexington Park, Maryland
RecipesRoasted Vegetable Medley This roasted vegetables dish is good with any meat, but I especially like it with pork. And because the vegetables can be prepared in advance, I have more time to enjoy my dinner guests. —Shirley Beauregard, Grand Junction, Colorado
RecipesBanana Split Salad This is a recipe handed down by my mom, and it’s now a hit at my house. Because it’s frozen, it can be made well in advance. I find that especially nice when I’m planning a party. —Shelly Korell, Bayard, Nebraska
RecipesHazelnut Mocha Coffee For special occasions, this chocolaty brew will be the talk of the town. You can make the chocolate mixture a couple of days in advance. When you’re ready to serve it, simple brew the coffee and whip the chocolate. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
RecipesSeafood Lasagna Alfredo Once when expecting a visit from a college friend, I wanted to serve something a little different. So I came up with this lasagna. It’s perfect for company because it can be assembled in advance. —Dolores Jensen, Arnold, Missouri
RecipesGrilled Chicken Cordon Bleu “These special chicken bundles are absolutely delicious,” remarks Shawna McCutcheon of Homer City, Pennsylvania. “You can assemble them up to 8 hours in advance and keep them in the fridge. Then just place them on the grill shortly before dinner.”
RecipesHearty Tomato-Olive Penne Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it in advance and bake it the next day, adding a few minutes to the cooking time. —Jacqueline Frank, Green Bay, Wisconsin
RecipesBanh Mi Skewers I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers are a really fun twist! For easier prep on the day of the party, make the meatballs in advance and freeze them. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
RecipesCheeseburger Soup with Rice I don’t have a lot of extra time to spend in the kitchen, so I appreciate that I can cook this soup’s ground beef and rice in advance to speed up my dinner prep on busy days. —Janne Rowe, Wichita, Kansas
RecipesHam & Chicken Rolls My family is so crazy about these rolls, we serve them at dinner, snack time, cocktail parties—even breakfast. You can make them a day in advance and refrigerate until needed. —Evelyn Stocks, Winterville, North Carolina
RecipesMake-Ahead Turkey Gravy My family loves gravy, so I can never have enough of this make-ahead turkey gravy recipe on hand for a holiday dinner. The base is prepared with turkey wings and can be prepped in advance. —Linda Fitzsimmons, Fort Edward, New York
Meal Types30 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas From big batches of tuna salad to a pot of vegetable stew, planning meals in advance is one of the easiest ways to eat healthy and save money. Here are our favorite healthy meal prep recipes to make on Sunday and enjoy all week long.
RecipesApple-Nut Blue Cheese Tartlets These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they’re easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance—just fill the cups and warm them in the oven before serving. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
RecipesGrilled Pork Roast “We enjoy the mild mustard flavor of this juicy, tender pork roast,” says Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas. “With a little advance preparation, tis roast is simple since it creates no dirty dishes, and I get the rest of the meal ready while it cooks.”