Hosting a Family Reunion? Make-Ahead & Freezable Meal Ideas!

[Lifeat50]

I have a host who is having a family reunion and would like ideas for things to make ahead/freeze so she can spend less time in the kitchen. Bring on the ideas!!! :chef:

 

[wadesgirl]

Greek Cheese Torta can be made the night before and is wonderful!

 

[babywings76]

I've made several batches of the Loaded Baked Potato Chowder and then kept it in the crockpot to serve at a luncheon. Everyone raved about it at the event.The power cooking chicken recipe Chicken Tortilla Soup is excellent! It assembles quickly and she can make several batches of it. It freezes well if she wants to prep it far ahead of the reunion. I use 1/2 the amount of the Chipotle rub, though, especially if serving a crowd, because it's pretty spicy the way the recipe calls for it.

 

[minirottie]

What about doing some of the make ahead chicken or beef and then do the Dijon Noodle Toss, Stir Fry or the Chili?

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I have some great ideas for make-ahead and freezer-friendly dishes that your host can prepare for her family reunion. For appetizers, she can make mini quiches or meatballs that can be frozen and reheated before the event. For main dishes, she can make lasagna, casseroles, or soups that can be portioned and frozen for easy reheating. As for sides, she can prepare mashed potatoes, rice dishes, or roasted vegetables and freeze them in individual servings. And for dessert, she can make a big batch of cookie dough and freeze it for later baking or make a big batch of brownies that can be cut into squares and frozen. These are just a few ideas, but there are endless possibilities! I hope this helps and happy cooking! :chef: