Serve your family a healthy, easy-to-prepare meal. Our recipes include hearty stews, hot soups and stewsand frozen family meals. Instead of stopping at the drive-thru, make one (or more) of these satisfying recipes to ease busy days.
Salsa and Pork Fajitas
With juicy, tender fresh mango, slow-cooked pork shoulderand a spicy bite of jalapeño peppers, these fajitas are flavorful and ready to save the day during a busy week. This spicy make-ahead dinner can be frozen up to three months and will still be bursting with bold flavor.
Coffee-Smoked Paprika-Rubbed Steak with Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Who knew a healthy steak dinner could we do this in advance? This steak is rubbed in a mixture of brown sugar, espresso and paprika and refrigerated up to 24 hours before Grill. Bonus: Mushroom, tomato and zucchini skewers can also be prepared early.
Chipotle chicken and honey meal kit
Get a head start on the weekly menu with this healthy make-ahead dinner. Juicy chicken thighs, carrots and onions are marinated in a spicy-sweet blend of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic and honey. Serve them over hot cooked rice with a a drizzle of hot honey.
Bolognese lentils
This healthy make-ahead meal features lentils as well as vegetable protein. Store your prepared ingredients in a airtight container or bagged for up to 3 days, and it will be ready to throw in the slow cooker for a vegetarian dinner so good even meat eaters will devour it.
Make-Ahead Taco Salad Cups
With these tasty salad cups on hand, you’ll always be ready to satisfy a craving for tacos. The turkey mixture can be frozen for up to three months. To serve these little taco salads, simply cook the shells and fill them with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and salsa.
Beef and Black Bean Chili
Lighten up this hearty comfort food classic by filling every bite with protein.rich black beans, veggies, and bold seasonings (we even added cocoa powder). The healthy make-ahead dinner can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to two months.
Make-Ahead Turkey and Lentil Sloppy Joes
Delicious ground turkey and nutritious brown lentils combine to create these healthy make-ahead sandwiches. With a freezer life of up to six months, these sloppy joes are perfect to have on hand when needed.
Make-Ahead Korean-Inspired Chicken with Broccoli
Skip the takeout menu and opt for this healthy, make-ahead meal instead. THE Asian-inspired recipe that’s enough spicy chicken and broccoli for two meals. Enjoy one serving tonight and save the other for another day, or freeze both for future quick meals.
Two Tomato and Chili Stew
Green chili peppers and crushed red pepper give this tangy stew a robust flavor that no amount of time in the freezer could diminish. To store this hearty stewfreeze it in a bag for up to three months, then simmer it in crushed tomatoes and water to serve.
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Make-Ahead Mediterranean Pork Chops
Classic Mediterranean flavors (lemon, oregano, olives and parsley) are bursting with every bite of this delicious and healthy make-ahead meal. Store pork chops in the freezer for up to two months. Then, when you’re ready, thaw them in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours before quickly reheating them on the stovetop.
Make-Ahead Smoked Turkey and Grilled Onion Panini
What’s better for a quick dinner than a healthy sandwich? A make-ahead sandwich, of course. These mouth-watering sandwiches can be frozen for up to three months without losing their bold flavor. When you are ready to serve, simply add cheese and grill.
Chicken and Green Chile Tortilla Casserole
With fresh poblano peppers and a jar of spicy salsa, this casserole is far from simple. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for an easy and delicious dinner. Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro for a touch of freshness.
Southern Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with Green Grape Relish
The spicy touch of Worcestershire sauce and chili powder mixes with your favorite barbecue sauce to give these sandwiches their Southern-inspired charm. Combined with fresh and tangy green grape relish, cucumber, honey and fresh jalapeño, this make-ahead meal is both bold and delicious.
Mini Meatloaves with Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes
These mini meatloaves make a great family meal to freeze for when everyone needs a plate of (healthier) comfort food. We use a spice teriyaki icing instead of tomato for a twist on the traditional Meatloaf.
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Vegetable-Cheese Strata
Appreciate breakfast for dinner with this healthy, easy-to-make-ahead meal. To guard the night egg casserole light in calories, we add a combination of whole eggs and egg whites, plus a host of fresh vegetables. Use whole wheat bread to add nutrients, fiber and protein.
Shredded chicken base for meal preparation
If you don’t like eating the same thing multiple days in a row, solve that problem with delicious shredded chicken as a base for all kinds of healthy make-ahead meals. Store chicken in the refrigerator or freezer to make one quick sandwich or a salad. You can also try some of our delicious suggestions, including Chicken Masala and Chicken Melt (pictured).
Two pea and pork soup
This rich in protein two peas the soup is perfect for a healthy make-ahead dinner: you can store it in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for a period of up to two months. It is filled with garlic, onion and other seasonings. Feel free to make a double batch.
