Take the stress out of weeknight dinners by stocking the freezer with easy make-ahead meals that can be reheated in a pinch.
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De-stress your weeknights by stocking the freezer with this easy make-ahead Mexican favourite, which can be reheated in a pinch. Get the recipe: Black bean and veggie enchiladas
Make this quiche now and freeze it for one of those nights when you just don't feel like cooking. Get the recipe: Ratatouille quiche
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. Get the recipe: Pasta e fagioli
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. Get the recipe: Chicken pot pie
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. Get the recipe: Tater cottage pie
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