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    Make Ahead and Meal Prep

    Meals you can make ahead and bake later! Browse dozens of make-ahead and meal prep recipes from a personal chef that can be prepped ahead and baked later or easily reheated.

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes will look like you really fussed. Make Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Brie and Bacon ahead of your holiday event and bake when needed for ultimate ease. Have Mexican Chicken, Poblano and Black Bean Tortilla Casserole in your freezer that's ready for when the Mexican food craving hits!

    Italian Meatloaf on white platter with half of it sliced.

    Italian Meatloaf

    Two white oval dishes of Au Gratin Potatoes for Two with fork digging into one.

    Au Gratin Potatoes for Two

    Steakhouse Creamed Spinach in white oval bowl with serving spoon.

    Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

    Shrimp and Crab Seafood Casserole in white baking dish with serving spoon scooping up shrimp and crab.

    Shrimp and Crab Seafood Casserole

    Almond Chicken Tenders with Lemon Curry Mayonnaise in parchment paper-lined pan garnished with lemon wedges and cilantro.

    Almond Chicken Tenders with Lemon Curry Mayonnaise

    Assembled Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe with Lime Ginger Dipping Sauce with lime wedges on gray platter.

    Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Lime Dipping Sauce

    Six Meat-Stuffed Zucchini with Tomato Sauce in white baking dish.

    Beef Stuffed Zucchini Recipe with Tomato Sauce

    Southwestern Summer Squash Casserole on cooling rack with blue striped towel with a piece removed.

    Summer Squash Casserole with Green Chiles

    Photo of Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs and Colcannon on gray background with blue napkin and glass of beer.

    Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs and Colcannon

    Easy Red Beans and Rice in white bowl on light blue background with fork scooping beans out.

    Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

    Tuna, White Bean and Artichoke Salad in serving bowl with serving utensils on blue background.

    Tuna White Bean Salad with Artichokes

    Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with serving spoon scooping some out.

    Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes (Mashed Potato Casserole)

    Roast Turkey Breast with Traditional Stuffing on white platter garnished with fresh herbs.

    Roast Turkey Breast with Traditional Stuffing

    Mediterranean Barley Salad with Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Olives and Feta in serving bowl with serving spoon garnished with fresh parsley.

    Mediterranean Barley Salad

    Greek Brown Rice and Vegetable Casserole in white baking dish garnished with fresh parsley.

    Greek Vegetable Casserole Recipe

    Easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

    Au Gratin Potatoes with Green Chiles - Overhead hero shot with some of the potatoes removed

    Au Gratin Potatoes with Green Chiles

    Baked Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes - Finished dish being served with serving fork from white baking dish

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes

    Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans in white oval baking dish with serving spoon on cooling rack with blue striped towel.

    Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans

    Country-Style Potato and Cabbage Casserole with Cheddar and Bacon - Overhead hero shot of casserole on blue background with blue towel and white serving spoon

    Potato Cabbage Casserole with Cheddar and Bacon

    Chicken, Rice and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers - Overhead hero shot of dish in white pan on pale blue blackground

    Chicken and Spanish Rice Stuffed Peppers

    Spicy Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese - Close-up overhead shot of dish on pale blue background

    Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

    Shrimp Scallop and Artichoke Lasagna - Overhead hero shot on white towel and aged background

    Shrimp Scallop and Artichoke Lasagna

    Cheesy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie - Overhead close-up shot with some served

    Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

    Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Brie and Bacon - Overhead shot of gratin with dish at an angle on white distressed background and serving spoon inserted

    Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Brie and Bacon

    Black Bean and Yellow Squash Enchilada Casserole - Overhead hero shot of casserole in white ceramic baking dish on pale blue background

    Black Bean and Yellow Squash Enchilada Casserole

    Baked Veracruz-Style Fish (Pescado A La Veracruzana) - Overhead hero shot of dish in white baking dish

    Baked Veracruz Fish (Pescado A La Veracruzana)

    Yellow Squash and Tomato Gratin with Two Cheeses - Close-up shot of gratin with piece removed

    Yellow Squash and Tomato Gratin with Two Cheeses

    Southwestern Lentil and Brown Rice Bake - Overhead shot on blue background with some served up into bowls

    Southwestern Lentil and Brown Rice Bake

    Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Quinoa Casserole - Hero shot of casserole in white baking dish with some removed and serving spoon resting on the side of the dish

    Zucchini Yellow Squash and Quinoa Casserole

    Chicken Asparagus Divan - Overhead hero shot of dish on white background in white baking dish

    Chicken Asparagus Divan

    Breakfast Strata with Asparagus, Artichokes, Ham and Gruyere overhead hero shot on white background

    Breakfast Strata with Asparagus Artichokes Ham and Gruyere

    Turkish Eggplant Casserole - Imam Bayildi - Overhead hero shot of dish on dark gray background, gray towel garnished with chopped parsley and pine nuts

    Turkish Eggplant Casserole - Imam Bayildi

    Chorizo and Brown Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers - Overhead hero shot of stuffed peppers in white baking dish garnished with limes and cilantro sprigs

    Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Polenta Bake - Finished dish fresh out of the oven on wooden trivet with fresh basil leaves and scattered cheese on blue background - Hero shot

    Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Polenta Bake

    Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken Sausage and Vegetables with Garlic Parmesan Polenta - Finished product ready to eat sprinkled with cheese on beige napkin

    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Vegetables with Garlic Parmesan Polenta

    Southwestern Squash Corn and Poblano Casserole - Close-up of casserole with piece removed

    Southwestern Summer Squash Corn and Poblano Casserole

    Italian Summer Vegetable Casserole

    Italian Summer Vegetable Casserole

    Muffin Pan Stratas with Basil and Sun Dried Tomatoes close-up on cooling rack garnished with fresh basil

    Muffin Pan Stratas with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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