We love this genius make-ahead. Though you could just assemble the casserole and bake day-of, you can also wrap that casserole, freeze it, and forget about it until an hour before go-time.
My go-tos are ragús, dals, soups, stews and chillies. I also make an effort to eat everything within six months so the freezer doesn't become a leftovers graveyard. The classic combination of ...
Enter: these make-ahead dinners. Make some of these recipes ... do the heavy lifting and really "beef" it up. Make a batch and freeze some, then defrost it whenever you're in need of a cozy ...
But it's important to store food correctly in the freezer to get the most out of it. From preparing your food for hassle-free freezing to defrosting it properly ahead of cooking, we run through some ...