31 Meals to Make Before the Year’s Over

Make-Ahead Creamy Spinach Lasagna

Whether you have a dinner party on the horizon or just need to plan out a week’s worth of meals, this creamy, veggie-filled lasagna deserves a spot in your freezer. Its flavor is downright impressive, but only you need to know how simple it is to prepare!

Whether you have a dinner party on the horizon or just need to plan out a week’s worth of meals, this creamy, veggie-...

Make-Ahead Chicken and Dumplings

We’ve devised a clever and no-fail way to make classic chicken and dumplings into a freezer-friendly meal. Make the chicken stew ahead of time, and when you’re ready to cook, simply add easy Bisquick™ dumplings, and dinner’s ready!

We’ve devised a clever and no-fail way to make classic chicken and dumplings into a freezer-friendly meal. Make the c...

Make-Ahead Shepherd’s Pie

A make-ahead hack makes it even easier to enjoy this hearty classic any day of the week. The base of the pie can be made ahead and frozen in an easy-to-store container. To finish the dish, simply thaw, top with Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potatoes, bake and serve!

A make-ahead hack makes it even easier to enjoy this hearty classic any day of the week. The base of the pie can be m...

Make-Ahead Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Pasta Casserole

Plan ahead and put this party-ready casserole in the freezer for your next big get-together! Once it’s thawed, top with tortilla chips, and bake for a cheesy-crunchy crowd pleaser that packs tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat.

Plan ahead and put this party-ready casserole in the freezer for your next big get-together! Once it’s thawed, top wi...

Slow-Cooker Smothered Beef Brisket

Beef brisket cooked low and slow, and smothered in a savory shallot-and-mushroom sauce, makes for a dinner bursting with flavor. Round out the meal with Betty Crocker™ garlic mashed potatoes, and you’ve got comfort food perfection.

Beef brisket cooked low and slow, and smothered in a savory shallot-and-mushroom sauce, makes for a dinner bursting w...

Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Chili

Shake up your standard chili with this delicious spin on the classic dish. Our pulled pork chili slowly finishes in the slow cooker for ultimate flavor. Other perks? It's easy to put together and even easier to share with family. Serve Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Chili with tasty toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions.

Shake up your standard chili with this delicious spin on the classic dish. Our pulled pork chili slowly finishes in t...

Slow-Cooker Bolognese

Muir Glen® tomato paste provides a simple addition to this Bolognese that’s made using sausage and ground beef. Serve this slow cooked Italian sauce over pasta for dinner.

Muir Glen® tomato paste provides a simple addition to this Bolognese that’s made using sausage and ground beef. Serve...

Slow-Cooker Asian Beef

A classic American staple—pot roast—gets a flavor update from easy-to-find Asian ingredients. This sweet and savory shredded beef is perfect served over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seed and green onions.

A classic American staple—pot roast—gets a flavor update from easy-to-find Asian ingredients. This sweet and savory s...

Sweet-and-Sour Pork Stir-Fry

There’s no need for takeout when you can do it better—and with this simple stir-fry recipe, you’ll top anything that comes in little white box. Slices of pork tenderloin, cuts of fresh broccoli and bell pepper are tossed in a scratch-made-easy sweet-and-sour sauce for a dinner that’s ready in a flash.

There’s no need for takeout when you can do it better—and with this simple stir-fry recipe, you’ll top anything that ...

Creamy Parmesan Pork Chop Skillet

A Parmesan cheese-enriched sauce adds velvety texture and lush flavor to this version of a classic pork chop dinner. It’ll be a new weeknight staple in no time!

A Parmesan cheese-enriched sauce adds velvety texture and lush flavor to this version of a classic pork chop dinner. ...

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Bookmark this page, because we think this is the best Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe around. This Ground Beef Stroganoff brings fall comfort food to your table in just 30 minutes—perfect for a quick, hearty meal. Start with your favorite ground beef and bring the flavor with mushrooms, onions, garlic and spices. Combine beef broth with Gold Medal™ Flour, then stir this into the beef mixture to create a creamy stroganoff texture everyone will love. Pour onto your cooked egg noodles and serve to what will soon be a very full and happy family. Simple, fast and impressive—what more could you want from homemade Ground Beef Stroganoff?

Bookmark this page, because we think this is the best Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe around. This Ground Beef Strogano...

Chicken Parmesan Skillet Casserole

This hearty skillet dinner is an easy, deconstructed version of chicken Parmesan that makes the classic achievable, even on the most rushed weeknight. Still cheesy, still crunchy, still saucy—just easier to assemble and made right on the stovetop!

This hearty skillet dinner is an easy, deconstructed version of chicken Parmesan that makes the classic achievable, e...

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tots™ Casserole

Our favorite flavor trinity – chicken, bacon and ranch – comes together in this creamy, cheesy Tater Tots™ casserole that your family is sure to request again and again.

Our favorite flavor trinity – chicken, bacon and ranch – comes together in this creamy, cheesy Tater Tots™ casserole ...

Sheet-Pan Sesame Beef and Broccoli

This six-ingredient sheet-pan spin on beef and broccoli is easy enough to make any time you’re craving takeout — and at 25 minutes, it’s faster, too!

This six-ingredient sheet-pan spin on beef and broccoli is easy enough to make any time you’re craving takeout — and ...

Cheeseburger Pasta Toss

Get favorite cheeseburger flavors in a quick pasta dish instead of in a bun.

Get favorite cheeseburger flavors in a quick pasta dish instead of in a bun.

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Skillet

A scratch dinner done in 40 minutes using just one pan? It’s not too good to be true—but it is so very good! A classic homemade Alfredo sauce gets tossed with cooked chicken, peas and ziti pasta for an impressive meal that you can make on the fly.

A scratch dinner done in 40 minutes using just one pan? It’s not too good to be true—but it is so very good! A classi...

One-Pot French Onion Soup Rice Skillet

All the savory goodness of French onion soup in a one-pot dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

All the savory goodness of French onion soup in a one-pot dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Penne

With just a few basic ingredients, this rich and creamy one-pot pasta dinner turns simple sausage meatballs into a beautiful meal with weeknight ease.

With just a few basic ingredients, this rich and creamy one-pot pasta dinner turns simple sausage meatballs into a be...

Chili-Mac Soup

Our yummy chili soup recipe has it all—it's hearty, savory and ready in just half an hour! You'll want to bookmark it for sure. Hamburger Helper™ makes this easy Chili-Mac Soup a go-to weeknight dinner.

Our yummy chili soup recipe has it all—it's hearty, savory and ready in just half an hour! You'll want to bookmark it...

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

For this light and flavorful take on stuffed peppers, we made a filling of seasoned ground turkey, chick peas, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese and feta cheese that comes in at just 260 calories. Simply stuff your peppers, bake and finish the dish with a fresh tomato-basil topping.

For this light and flavorful take on stuffed peppers, we made a filling of seasoned ground turkey, chick peas, artich...

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Skillet

This lightened-up, all-in-one skillet meal starts with seasoned chicken breasts cooked on top of a rice, black bean and green chile mixture, and is finished off with a fresh Cilantro-Lime Topping to bring it all together.

This lightened-up, all-in-one skillet meal starts with seasoned chicken breasts cooked on top of a rice, black bean a...

Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Pasta

With a dish like this in your back pocket, you’ll truly be unflappable. Whether your in-laws have shown up for an unexpected dinner, you’re in the mood for romance or just need to a little indulgence, this impressive and oh-so-easy creamy shrimp pasta is attainable and ready to serve in only 10 minutes.

With a dish like this in your back pocket, you’ll truly be unflappable. Whether your in-laws have shown up for an une...

Ham and Cheddar Pierogi Bake

Pierogi—hearty, potato-stuffed Polish dumplings—are the heart of this easy casserole. Start with frozen pierogi, then add cubed ham and a deliciously simple onion-cheese sauce for a weeknight bake that brings some wow to the table.

Pierogi—hearty, potato-stuffed Polish dumplings—are the heart of this easy casserole. Start with frozen pierogi, then...

Million-Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

The whole family will love this easy, cozy make-ahead spaghetti casserole.

The whole family will love this easy, cozy make-ahead spaghetti casserole.

Slow-Cooker French Onion Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Get all the bold, rich flavors of French onion soup (and a beef roast) on a cheesy bun with this delicious slow-cooker supper.

Get all the bold, rich flavors of French onion soup (and a beef roast) on a cheesy bun with this delicious slow-cooke...

Boiled Crab Legs

Served most frequently in upscale restaurants, boiled crab legs can sometimes get a bad rap for being too fussy and difficult to make at home. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! Crab legs are actually ready to devour in just 15 minutes. And while they are an indulgent option in terms of both taste and cost, they are cheaper to make and enjoy at home than they are at a white tablecloth restaurant.

Pieces of shells found in caves suggest early humans have been cooking and enjoying crab for more than 90,000 years! Today, if you live by the sea or visit coastal areas, you can find fresh crab, in season depending on the region and species, generally from October to January. But you don’t have to wait until crabs are in season to enjoy crab legs. Frozen crab legs are available anytime of the year. Since fresh crab is very perishable, most of the U.S. crab legs available in stores are already cooked before frozen, to retain the freshness and flavor. Boiling crab legs is really just reheating them in boiling water. What could be easier?

Due to their expense, they are frequently made for special occasions, such as holidays or anniversary dinners. If you want an impressive meal without a lot of work, this is it. Just finish with a quick butter dipping sauce for the succulent, sweet pieces of crab meat, and dive right in!

Served most frequently in upscale restaurants, boiled crab legs can sometimes get a bad rap for being too fussy an...

Slow-Cooker Prime Rib Roast

Prime rib in a slow cooker? You got it! Try this hearty and flavorful bone-in roast that only takes 30 minutes of prep time. The prime rib slow-cooker technique lets you save space in the oven while you whip up our Creamy Horseradish Sauce for dipping. The combination is delicious, beautiful and easily achievable. Add this slow-cooker prime rib recipe to the table the next time you need a showstopping centerpiece.

Prime rib in a slow cooker? You got it! Try this hearty and flavorful bone-in roast that only takes 30 minutes of pre...