The best-case scenario for dinner is that you have something waiting in the Crock-Pot or made a thoughtful week-long meal plan on Sunday. But not every day is a best-case scenario. When you have to rush out the door, forget friends are coming over for a meal or have zero ideas about what to make for dinner, we’re here to help.

Before you start cooking, take a look at 10 meal prep tricks from Ree Drummond. (I love the one about how to prep your workspace.) You’ll have dinner on the table in no time flat.

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Lara Eucalano
Lara has been an editor for Taste of Home since 2018. Prior to her work in food and lifestyle publishing, she spent nearly a decade in the world of marketing as a brand storyteller. In her personal life, Lara runs the world's smallest farm, comprised of several raised beds and a flock of demanding chickens.
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Elise Jesse

Elise is a home cook and recipe developer known for family-friendly dishes, trendy bakes and entertaining ideas.

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