Casseroles are a great comfort food, and they make great leftovers. The downside is having to do all of that initial prep. It can easily make them feel daunting for a weeknight meal when you've got ...

Freezing casseroles sounds like a great idea until you defrost one and it turns out watery, mushy, or just plain off. I’ve had my share of those fails. But after lots of trial and error, I’ve figured ...

Many foods can be stored indefinitely—but not all.

We’ve all got those busy nights where cooking dinner is impossible. Instead of hitting up the nearest drive-thru, plan ahead and pack your freezer with ready-to-bake casseroles. These hearty, ...

Pre-assembled casseroles are stellar options for meal prep. They're easy to reheat whenever you need to eat ASAP, and they're great for feeding a crowd (which I'm defining as six or more people). They ...

She makes two at a time and keeps a backup in the freezer.

Stocking the freezer of her aging parents is what prompted New York cookbook author Dana Jacobi to write her new "Cook (and) Freeze: 150 Delicious Dishes to Serve Now and Later" (Rodale, 2010). But ...

Casseroles are not only a delightful one-dish meal but also champions in the freezer-friendly category. Imagine prepping a few hearty casseroles on your day off, tucking them away in the freezer and ...