make-ahead meals

This hearty minestrone has all the richness and flavour of a soup that's been simmering all day, but you can get it on your table in under an hour.

Pulled pork normally takes up to eight hours of slow-cooking to get that tender, pull-apart texture. With the Instant Pot, it takes just 45 minutes.

Baby napping? Before you crash on the couch, whip up this easy Italian classic and pop it in the freezer so you're prepared for that next sleep regression.

Turn your sheet pan into a pie plate. This easy recipe makes two pies so you can enjoy one tonight and freeze the other for a night when you just can't.

These pies are easy to pull together and the not-to-spicy filling is perfect for your picky eater. It's a little taste of Jamaica for the whole family.

Frozen pie dough is your new best friend. These tasty pies can be whipped up in no time for a savoury snack or quick app when unexpected guests drop by.

Want to make dinner more fun? Swap out boring mashed potatoes for Tater Tots! Your kids will love the taste and you'll love the minimal prep time.

Make this quiche now and freeze it for one of those nights when you just don't feel like cooking.

De-stress your weeknights by stocking the freezer with this easy make-ahead Mexican favourite, which can be reheated in a pinch.

This make-ahead dough will be your holiday savour. Prepare the dough now and then freeze it until that holiday bake sale or unexpected guest pops up.

Upgrade a classic ham and cheese with some leftover pork roast for a Cuban-style sandwich that's layered to impress. Yum!

Leftover pork roast is transformed into a super easy and impressive soup. Top with crispy tortilla chips, queso fresco and avocado for A+ results.

We've married two of the best dinner cheats—frittatas and one-pan meals—into a vegetarian dish that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Crushed cornflakes are the secret ingredient to give chicken drumsticks that deep "fried" feel. Your little ones will gobble these up by the bucket.

Perfect for a picnic or easy dinner, this versatile tortellini pasta salad travels well when packed for lunch, too.

When tummies start to rumble, what's faster than delivery? Whipping up a simple flatbread pizza, obvs. There's no fussing with pizza dough tonight.

Three simple ingredients, no special equipment and six hours to freeze: Could this ice cream be any easier?

This breaded Turkey cutlet is an easy way add some crispy crunch to your dinner table. Kids will love the kicked-up ketchup!

If it's a comforting dish of pasta you're after, you've come to the right place. Beans, sausage, kale and rigatoni pasta are what's up.

Wearing a bowtie is optional for dining on this restaurant-quality chicken pasta. You've got dinner in the bag in just 25 minutes.