Make Ahead Dinner Recipes From Top Chefs

Why wait for suppertime to decide what's cooking when you have make ahead dinner recipes to help you on the front end? This array of easy recipes will help you get ahead of the dinner rush. Whether you're shopping for recipes for two or in the market to prepare something for the family, our selection of make ahead dinner recipes are chef-tested and table-ready.
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Coconut Curry Chickpeas
Dinner recipes: Coconut Curry Chickpeas
Dinner | Indian
625 CAL.
Coconut Curry Chickpeas
17 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 40m
Coconut curry chickpeas is a delightful blend of chickpeas, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut, creating a rich and exotic curry. This vegan dish offers a harmonious fusion of flavors, delivering a taste of the tropics with every bite. It’s the perfect quick and satisfying meal that's both flavorful and nutritious.
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Chef Kevin R.
625 CALORIES / SERVING
Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Dinner recipes: Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Dinner | French
942 CAL.
Braised Boneless Short Ribs
13 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 2h 20m
These braised boneless short ribs feature melt-in-your-mouth tender meat and a savory orange Asian sauce. It’s the perfect make-ahead meal and the leftovers are just as enjoyable.
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Chef Rachel S.
942 CALORIES / SERVING
Braised Beef
Dinner recipes: Braised Beef
Dinner | African
599 CAL.
Braised Beef
14 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 3h 20m
Braised beef is a classic comfort food dish, perfect for a hearty meal on a cold day. Enjoy this keto-friendly, make-ahead, hearty family meal.
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Chef Kevin R.
599 CALORIES / SERVING
Tagliolini with Tomato Pomodoro
Dinner recipes: Tagliolini with Tomato Pomodoro
Dinner | Italian
547 CAL.
Tagliolini with Tomato Pomodoro
13 Ingredients - 15 Steps - 1h 55m
Impress your friends and yourself with this homemade tagliolini paired with a super easy grilled tomato pomodoro! Bring out your inner chef skills this summer with this airy handmade pasta paired with a light yet complex tomato sauce.
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Chef Julia
547 CALORIES / SERVING
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Dinner recipes: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Dinner | Californian
1131 CAL.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
16 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 40m
This grilled chicken Caesar salad is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Buttery, crunchy croutons, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy chicken and a flavorful Caesar dressing come together to form a delicious dish.
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Chef Tera
1131 CALORIES / SERVING
Vegan Bowls (Lemon and Herb Power Bowl)
Dinner recipes: Vegan Bowls (Lemon and Herb Power Bowl)
Dinner | Californian
862 CAL.
Vegan Bowls (Lemon and Herb Power Bowl)
28 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 1h
Step up your salad game with these protein-packed vegan bowls. The lemon and herb vinaigrette doubles as a marinade for the roasted chickpeas and tofu, imparting every bite with a burst of flavor. This recipe is great to make ahead to meal prep for lunches for the week or as a quick balanced dinner.
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Chef Mike M.
862 CALORIES / SERVING
Short Rib Ragu
Dinner recipes: Short Rib Ragu
Dinner | Italian
756 CAL.
Short Rib Ragu
13 Ingredients - 12 Steps - 3h 20m
This braised short rib ragu is the perfect pair for any pasta or just as a prime polenta topper. This recipe features an effortless braising method that yields succulent, finger-licking sauce every time.
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Chef Eliza
756 CALORIES / SERVING
Red Chili
Dinner recipes: Red Chili
Dinner | Mexican
522 CAL.
Red Chili
18 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 55m
This thick, hearty and rich red chili recipe is the perfect dinner or snack to feed a crowd. Tender morsels of ground beef are cooked with a medley of beans and aromatic spices for a satisfying bowl.
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Chef Carlos
522 CALORIES / SERVING
Vietnamese Meatballs (Bún Chả)
Brunch recipes: Vietnamese Meatballs (Bún Chả)
Brunch | Asian
2400 CAL.
Vietnamese Meatballs (Bún Chả)
29 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 1h 20m
Vietnamese Meatballs (bun cha) are traditionally served as lunch but can also be served as a flavorful brunch or dinner. A Hanoi classic, it features smokey grilled pork meatballs, marinated pork belly and fresh rice noodles that hit all the right notes, sweet, salty and savory.
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Chef John N. N.
2400 CALORIES / SERVING
Braised Chicken Thighs
Dinner recipes: Braised Chicken Thighs
Dinner | Persian
1015 CAL.
Braised Chicken Thighs
11 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 1h 15m
This braised chicken thighs recipe is flavorful, easy to make and delicious. Juicy chicken thighs are paired with a fragrant saffron-yogurt sauce that elevates the flavors of the chicken to the next level.
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Chef Elham
1015 CALORIES / SERVING
Instant Pot Bone Broth
Dinner recipes: Instant Pot Bone Broth
Dinner | New American
10 CAL.
Instant Pot Bone Broth
11 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 2h 15m
Not only is Instant Pot bone broth easy, but you also don’t have to keep watch over a stove for over 12 hours. Flavorful, rich in collagen and versatile in many uses, it’s a good idea to make a large batch and keep it frozen for up to a year.
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Giselle Park
10 CALORIES / SERVING
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