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Make Ahead Recipes

When you have a busy week and are not sure how you are going to get dinner on the table. These are recipes that can be made in advance, making your meal prep and week go a little smoother.

Some favorites to check out are Barbacoa, Classic Chili, or Veggie Lasagna.

  • Enchirito
  • Effortless Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
  • Hearty Instant Pot Beef Stew
  • Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Easy Ground Beef Tacos
  • Baked Artichoke Chicken Salad
  • Copycat Zuppa Toscana from Olive Garden
  • 30 Minute Instant Pot Chicken Chili
  • Easy Meals for House Guests
  • Quinoa Sweet Potato Chili (Instant Pot)
  • Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup
  • Monster Trail Mix
  • Super Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef
  • Meatloaf Slider Sandwiches
  • The Best Slow Simmered Beef Ragu
  • The BEST Classic Chili
  • Sausage & Pesto Lasagna Skillet
  • Morning Glory Muffins
  • Deluxe Loaded Baked Potatoes
  • How To Make Homemade Chicken Stock
  • Baked Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage
  • How To Make Shredded Chicken
  • Five Star Chicken Salad with Grapes
  • Savory Waffles with Ham and Cheese
  • No-Bake Almond Joy Cookies
  • Homemade Butterscotch Pudding
  • Mexican Shredded Beef – Barbacoa
  • Flaky Pie Crust with Vodka
  • Creamy & Flavorful Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Beef Sausage & Veggies with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
  • Damn Good Instant Pot Chili
  • All-Day Marinara Sauce in Under an Hour
  • Marinated Chicken Spiedini with Amogio
  • Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup
  • Sausage Egg Cups
  • Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Beef
  • Quick Chili for Chili Dogs
  • Five Star Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
  • Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken
  • Healthy BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
  • Very Best Baked Italian Meatballs
  • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Chili

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Meet The Author:

Susie Weinrich is a professional food photographer and recipe developer. Her thoroughly tested recipes and step-by-step guides give readers confidence in the kitchen.

YOU will feel like a huge success at dinner time with any of the simple recipes on Mom's Dinner! Read More

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