The Make-Ahead Kitchen: 75 Slow-Cooker, Freezer, and Prepared Meals for the Busy Lifestyle

Food blogger Annalise Thomas shares 75 approachable make-ahead recipes—slow-cooker dinners, freezer-friendly casseroles, overnight breakfasts, and freezer-stashable treats—for the busy home cook. From maple bacon overnight cinnamon rolls and pumpkin pie slow cooker oatmeal to hearty split pea soup, buffalo chicken mac & cheese, and fudge truffle cheesecake, each recipe includes clear make-ahead and freezing instructions. Warm, encouraging, and family-focused, it helps readers prep delicious home-cooked meals in advance and enjoy stress-free family dinners.

• 75 recipes that let busy families prep delicious meals ahead of time—no more frantic weeknight cooking
• Nearly every recipe includes make-ahead and freezing instructions so your freezer becomes your dinner insurance
• From overnight cinnamon rolls to slow cooker curries—breakfast, dinner, and dessert all covered
• Great for filling a friend's freezer, welcoming a new baby, or feeding a crowd Perfect for a busy parent who wants wholesome, from-scratch family meals prepped ahead in the slow cooker or freezer so weeknights aren't chaotic.