Make-Ahead Meals

Discover the ultimate guide to effortless dining with 'Make-Ahead Meals,' where convenience meets gourmet. This collection showcases a delectable variety of recipes designed to be prepared in advance, from hearty casseroles to vibrant salads that only get better with time. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, these meals promise to deliver flavor without the fuss.

Grilled Chicken Salad

By Yossy Arefi

Next time you fire up the grill, throw on a few extra chicken breasts to use in this make-ahead salad, which is perfect for lunches all week The yogurt dressing is light and tangy, spiced with turmeric, coriander and everything bagel seasoning, and packed with lots of crunchy celery and fresh cilantro (If your everything bagel seasoning includes salt, add less salt to begin with and season to taste.) Top a pile of greens with a scoop of the grilled chicken salad, serve it in lettuce cups or on top of crackers.

35 min

NYT Cooking

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

By Genevieve Ko

It’s not just that mashed potatoes can be made ahead; they actually end up creamier and fluffier when prepared in advance When mashed potatoes chill, their starches firm up, and when reheated gently, they relax into a mash with an even silkier texture But you can’t save potatoes that start out gluey

70 min

NYT Cooking