Everyone likes to have a great few make-ahead meals in their cooking repertoire. After a long day of work or play, it’s nice to know you can get a home-cooked meal on the table with little fuss. A slow-cooker is a great tool for getting your dinner started ahead of time, but it’s not the only solution. Soup, stew, and chili are also great make-ahead choices because they’re just as delicious when reheated after a day or two of chilling and they freeze well, too. Another way to get a jump on dinner prep is to keep a batch or two of your favorite pasta sauce in the freezer for last minute meals. Click ahead for our favorite make-ahead meal ideas.