22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less) + 5 Chef Secrets To Make You A Better Cook!

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Picture this: a comforting beef stew or a crowd-pleasing lasagna, ready to be warmed up at a moment’s notice. Our freezer-friendly recipes are your solution for stress-free meal prep, whether you’re planning for a new baby or just aiming to simplify dinner time. We’ve got everything you need, from soul-warming soups and stews to indulgent desserts.

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  • Spoon in a bowl of beef stew with carrots and potatoes.
    1
    Beef Stew Recipe with Carrots & Potatoes
  • Slices of Pumpkin Bread on a plate.
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    Pumpkin Bread
  • french apple cake
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    Apple Cake Recipe (A French Classic)
  • Blueberry muffins on a wire rack.
    4
    Blueberry Muffins
  • Two white crocks of potato leek soup.
    5
    Potato Leek Soup
  • Slice of cheesecake on a plate.
    6
    Classic New York Cheesecake
  • Partially sliced lemon pound cake on a plate.
    7
    Lemon Pound Cake
  • baked ziti in baking dish.
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    Baked Ziti
  • Steakhouse burger on a plate with burger toppings.
    9
    Steakhouse Burgers
  • Bowl of buttermilk chicken tenders.
    10
    Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less)

Latest Freezer-Friendly Recipes

  • tapenade in serving bowl
    Tapenade
  • Classic French Profiteroles
  • cream puffs on platter
    Cream Puffs
  • slices of lemon poppy seed cake
    Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
  • nests of homemade pasta on baking sheet.
    Homemade Pasta
  • corn, cilantro, and lime juice added to Dutch oven
    Taco Soup
  • cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting on platter
    Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
  • Almond cookies on plate with tea
    Almond Cookies
  • chicken cacciatore on a platter with glass of wine.
    Chicken Cacciatore
  • individual meatloaf servings on plates
    Meatloaf (Family-Style or Mini Loaves)
  • churro cupcakes on marble board with caramel sauce
    Churro Cupcakes
  • bowl of lentil soup.
    Hearty Lentil Soup
  • Stack of brookies on a countertop.
    Brookies
  • Chocolate chip pecan blondies on a plate.
    Blondies
  • shakshuka in cast iron skillet with linen napkin.
    Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
  • millionaire's shortbread bars on baking sheet with bowl of flaky sea salt.
    Millionaire’s Shortbread
  • Slice of tiramisu on plate.
    Tiramisu
  • Three brownies on a plate with a glass of milk.
    Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Recipe
  • almond biscotti on plate with coffee.
    Biscotti
  • Braised short ribs over mashed potatoes.
    Braised Short Ribs
  • Colorful spritz cookies on a Christmas plate.
    Spritz Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Cookies
    Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Gluten free chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack.
    Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • chocolate chunk cookies stacked on plate
    Chocolate Chunk Cookies
  • chocolate chip oatmeal cookies on plate with glass of milk
    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • chocolate chip cookies on plate.
    Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Oatmeal cookies with raisins and pecans on parchment paper.
    Best Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
  • chocolate crinkles on serving plate.
    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  • Sugar cookies on a lined baking sheet.
    Sugar Cookies
  • shortbread stacked in baking dish with Christmas ribbon.
    Shortbread Cookie Recipe
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22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less)

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