10 recipe ideas to  make meals in advance

Baked Pasta Casserole: Layer cooked pasta, your favorite sauce, vegetables, and cheese in a baking dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Mason Jar Salads: Layer salad ingredients like greens, protein, veggies, and dressing in mason jars for portable and fresh salads that can last several days in the fridge.

Slow Cooker Chili: Prepare a hearty chili with beans, ground meat, tomatoes, and spices in the slow cooker. Store in individual portions for easy reheating.

Quinoa Buddha Bowl: Cook quinoa and prepare various toppings like roasted vegetables, chickpeas, avocado, and a flavorful dressing. Assemble in containers for grab-and-go lunches.

Chicken Stir-Fry: Cook chicken and your favorite veggies in a stir-fry sauce. Store in the fridge and reheat for a quick and tasty dinner.

Freezer Breakfast Burritos: Wrap scrambled eggs, cooked sausage or bacon, cheese, and veggies in tortillas. Freeze them individually for convenient breakfasts.

Vegetable Lasagna Roll-Ups: Spread cooked lasagna noodles with ricotta cheese, spinach, and marinara sauce. Roll them up, place in a baking dish, and refrigerate or freeze for later.

Overnight Chia Pudding: Mix chia seeds with milk, sweetener, and flavorings like cocoa powder or fruit. Let it sit in the fridge overnight for a ready-to-eat breakfast.

Veggie Egg Muffins: Whisk eggs, chopped vegetables, and cheese together and pour into muffin tins. Bake and store in the fridge for a protein-packed breakfast or snack.

Frozen Smoothie Packs: Pre-cut and freeze smoothie ingredients like fruits, greens, and seeds in individual bags. Simply blend with liquid when you're ready for a nutritious smoothie.

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