Editors’ Collection

Freezer-Friendly Meals

Meatballs, chili, burritos and more dishes you can make now and freeze for later so getting dinner on the table can be as easy as pressing the defrost button.

Chicken Enchiladas — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Chicken Enchiladas
Rick Martínez
2084 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,084
65 minutes
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Chile Oil Wontons
Sue Li
395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
395
1 1/2 hours
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Chili
Ali Slagle
2127 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,127
1 1/2 hours
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Lidey Heuck
718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
718
About 1 1/2 hours
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Ali Slagle
2461 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,461
40 minutes
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easy
Meatballs
Kay Chun
721 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
721
40 minutes
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easy
Spicy Shrimp Patties
Zainab Shah
427 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
427
40 minutes
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easy
Easy Burritos
Ali Slagle
2425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,425
50 minutes
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easy
Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens
Melissa Clark
16977 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,977
45 minutes
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easy
Beef Dumplings With Zucchini, Tofu and Chives
Kay Chun
102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
102
1 1/2 hours
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Chicken Spaghetti
Naz Deravian
629 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
629
1 hour 50 minutes
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Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)
Yewande Komolafe
1768 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,768
50 minutes
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Vegetable Soup
Lidey Heuck
2740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,740
About 1 hour
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Margaux Laskey
3519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,519
8 to 10 hours, plus refrigeration
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Braised Pork All’Arrabbiata
Ali Slagle
2977 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,977
3 1/2 hours
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White Chicken Chili
Lidey Heuck
11905 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,905
50 minutes
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easy
Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
2300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,300
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling
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Brunswick Stew
Eric Kim
2043 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,043
2 1/2 hours
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Baked Spaghetti
Lidey Heuck
1378 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,378
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,244
35 minutes
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easy
Cabbage Soup
Lidey Heuck
1446 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,446
About 1 hour
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Mississippi Roast
Sam Sifton, Robin Chapman
12188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12,188
6 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours
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Oven Beans
Genevieve Ko
209 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
209
2 hour 50 minutes
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easy
Crab Cakes
Lidey Heuck
438 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
438
About 1 hour
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Red Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
33340 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
33,340
45 minutes
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easy
Meatloaf
Kay Chun
3298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,298
1 1/2 hours
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Coconut Chicken Curry
Genevieve Ko, Desmond Tan, Kate Leahy
6475 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,475
1 hour
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Chicken and Rice Soup
Ali Slagle
9053 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,053
40 minutes
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easy
Vegetarian Bolognese
Ali Slagle
1748 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,748
45 minutes
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Stuffed Shells
Ali Slagle
1933 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,933
About 2 hours
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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
6160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,160
40 minutes
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Porcupine Meatballs
Lidey Heuck
774 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
774
1 hour and 20 minutes
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Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
774 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
774
1 1/4 hours
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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Molly O'Neill
25824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
25,824
2 hours 45 minutes
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easy
White Bean, Rice and Dill Soup
Naz Deravian
4621 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,621
45 minutes
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easy
Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
The New York Times, Marcella Hazan
26726 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26,726
At least 4 hours
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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Sarah Copeland
2772 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,772
1 1/4 hours
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easy
Chicken Potpie
Sarah Copeland
1634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,634
1 ¼ hours
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Baked Ziti
Alison Roman
7213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,213
1 1/2 hours
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
2873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,873
6 hours 20 minutes
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easy
One-Pot Braised Pork Ragù
Kay Chun
1183 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,183
1 hour 45 minutes
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Turkey Chili
Pierre Franey
19961 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,961
1 hour
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Scallion Meatballs With Soy-Ginger Glaze
Julia Moskin, Melissa Hamilton, Christopher Hirsheimer
2285 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,285
1 hour
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Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce
The New York Times, Kim Severson
14369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,369
1 hour
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