I have another great guest post from Patti at Comfy Cuisine!  I'm so thrilled that it's a make-ahead meal!  Wahoo!  How scrumptious does this look?     When I stumbled upon this recipe, the first ingredient that caught my eye was Roasted Broccoli. This is the only way I prepare broccoli now - so this recipe had my attention.  This is an easy casserole that can be made … [Read more...]

I have another guest post today from Personal Trainer, Nutritionist & Fitness Advisor, Nan Gibbons, from Eat Breathe Blog.  Check out her healthy make ahead meal - Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Chicken Wrap With Olive and Feta Pita … [Read more...]

  Thanks for entering this giveaway! The winner of the Goya 75th Anniversary Special Edition Boxed Set of Recipe Booklets is...   #87!     Congratulations April Yedinak!     … [Read more...]

  Today's guest post is a make-ahead recipe from Stefanie at Lovely Little Snippets.  Feast your eyes on her Double Duty Beef and Bean Burritos!   Burritos are a staple at our house! I used to buy the prepackaged bean and cheese burritos, but they were always so dry, so I stopped. But, I missed the convenience of them, so I decided to make my own!   One night I was … [Read more...]

  It is a pleasure to have Patti from Comfy Cuisine, do a guest post at Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms!  I was blown away when I saw her photo of this Mac & Cheese!  Isn't it mouth-watering?  Oh my goodness!  This recipe is going on my "Make-Ahead To Do List" before I go back to school in late August!  Then I'll have some quick and delicious side dishes waiting for me in the freezer … [Read more...]

Here's another easy recipe from my cookbook.  I tend to put this dish together a day ahead or early in the day before I need it.  Then it just needs to be heated through.  This recipe has simple ingredients and goes with anything.  It's a nice change from plain ol' mashed potatoes and can be easily doubled for a big crowd.   This recipe has been shared on these great … [Read more...]

  I've always been a meat and potatoes kinda girl. To me, gravy is often the star of the show. After all, could you eat a turkey dinner or pot roast without the gravy? No way! I'm the kind of person that loves to soak up the gravy with a fresh roll or homemade bread with butter? How about you? My Mom used to make Swedish Meatballs when I was a kid.  I come from a large family so … [Read more...]

  My sister Laura has the sweetest Mother-in-Law named Rose.  Rose has shared many wonderful Italian recipes with Laura over the years and this is one of them.  Whenever Laura has a party at her house, Laura and Rose always put together the most delicious spread.  It is such a pleasure eating their traditional dishes!  We always walk away well fed because Rose always makes sure we had … [Read more...]

With the Super Bowl Game right around the corner, I asked Mary Lagerborg, co-author of Once-A-Month Cooking Family Favorites, if she could share one of her make-ahead appetizers with all of us. Mary Beth said, "This has been a family favorite of ours for years – for any season. We enjoy them at Super Bowl time, or sitting on the patio in the summer." For more make-ahead tips, visit … [Read more...]

I've been on a Chinese food kick lately.  I bought it a few times in the last few weeks when I was too tired to cook.  It's one of those dinners that can please everyone and it's one of the few meals I can buy in my small rural town.  I wish I had a bunch of authentic tried and true Asian recipes to make for my family.  (So if you have any, send them my way!) Speaking of Chinese food...one … [Read more...]