Make ahead dinners for company

Your future self will thank you.

Prep Ahead Dinner Ideas is the theme for this weekly meal plan, for those extra busy weeks prep as much as possible to make dinner easy!

It can be intimidating to throw a dinner party, which is why having an arsenal of go-to recipes is a must. These easy dinner party recipes strike the right balance between impressive and doable. From wow-worthy main dishes like our Porchetta With Lemony Herb Sauce (which looks much harder to make than it actually is) to tried-and-true side dishes like our Easiest Mashed Potatoes, you'll be able to build the entertaining menu of your dreams. #dinnerparty #fancydinner #dinnerrecipes #company…

You can get an elegant dinner on the table with ease with elevated ingredients and presentations that set these company-worthy casserole recipes apart.

Looking for something you can prepare ahead of time for guests? These 21 company-worthy crockpot meals aren't just for when you are in a hurry.

With these make-ahead recipes, the prep work and all the prep clean-up are done in advance, which makes weeknight dinners and clean-up a breeze — and your busiest days won't seem so hectic.

12 delicious recipes perfect for easy entertaining! Host a winter dinner party without all the stress with these make-ahead recipes.

Whether you're entertaining family or friends, we've got you covered with delicious, make-ahead, dinner party meals!

Maybe it’s getting a head start with just the main course or something sweet for dessert, or perhaps you prefer to get the bulk of the meal done ahead of time. From the appetizers to the main course to the sides and dessert, we’re sharing more than 30 recipes for festive make-ahead Christmas dinner.

Ten of our favorite easy and delicious dinner ideas for fall. Add them to your meal plan and expect rave reviews!