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    Make Ahead Meals

    One of the cleverest ways to save hours and minutes at dinner is by making meals ahead of time. These recipes are not "dump" recipes or "freezer" recipes, rather a thoughtful collection of meals that taste great when made ahead and retain all their flavor and structure when it's time to eat.

    • Olive and Artichoke Chicken | Make Ahead Weeknight Meal
    • Healthy Chicken and Rice Bake with Salsa Verde
    • Super Greens Pesto | Kale, Spinach and Basil
    • Falafel | Simple, Healthy and Delicious Recipe
    • Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Salsa
    • Buffalo Chicken Burger with Blue Cheese Slaw
    • Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade
    • Apricot Balsamic Pork Loin
    • Italian Meat Pasta Sauce | Simple Fresh Ingredients
    • Dairy Free Broccoli Potato Soup
    • Make Ahead Sausage Breakfast Casserole
    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas | Easy Make Ahead
    • Chicken Cordon Bleu with Brie and Prosciutto
    • Korean BBQ Tacos with Quick Kimchi
    • Super Fast Enchilada Sauce | 15 Minutes and 1 Pan
    • Cranberry BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
    • Gluten Free Pork Noodle Bowls
    • Mediterranean Chicken Wrap with Yogurt Marinade and Sauce
    • Baked Taquitos | Make Ahead Freezer Friendly Meal
    • Korean BBQ Sliders | Kogi BBQ Copycat
    • Taco Soup in 20 Minutes
    • Shredded Chicken - Quick, healthy and crazy simple
    • Spicy Chicken Skewers & Cool Soba Noodles
    • Pesto Chicken Pizza with No Rise Time Pizza Dough

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    we're Amy & Rachel

    We are the dynamic duo behind all these recipes and time-saving tips—and we love it! Rachel is married to Amy's brother, but we would have been best friends anyhow.

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