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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.

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

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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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