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Some recipes simply taste better the next day\u2014and if you’ve ever heard someone say “this will be even better tomorrow” after making a big pot of chili, then you know what we mean. It turns out there’s a wide variety of dishes that enjoy the same benefits of time. Pasta salad, for instance, always benefits from marinating in the fridge and so do a variety of soups, stews, and curries. Read on for our best dinner recipes that taste even better as leftovers.\n<\/p>\n

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World’s Best Lasagna <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“Believe it, everyone. This lasagna is amazing! I served it tonight to at a dinner party and all my guests raved and went back for seconds!” \u2014LifeguardM\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brunswick Stew <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“I have made this recipe twice now…once for just my family, the second time for a large crowd. Both times received raved reviews… My 14 year old said, ‘Mom, this is the best stew we’ve ever had!'” \u2014kleef17\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Boilermaker Tailgate Chili <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“I can’t praise this chili enough! The meat melted in your mouth, the flavors tingled nicely all the way to your toes. I just won a chili cookoff with it so that might be a large part of the reason. The judges and the crowd loved it.” \u2014VORCHA\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baked Beans from Scratch <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“The flavor of the beans was spot-on for my taste. Perfect served alongside some brisket and coleslaw. I think you could easily adapt this for the slow cooker too, if you want to ‘set it and forget it’.” \u2014LivelyCow1858\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baked Spaghetti <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“This is a kid-go-to recipe for comfort food. I’ve made it many times for and with children. The only change I make is that our farm produces quark, a European style cheese, very similar to ricotta, not as sweet. Anyway we love it!!!!” \u2014JulieD\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Classic, Hearty Beef Stew <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“Great recipe. Yes, it takes some time but it is so worth it… A definite keeper. Looking forward to making it again — it is delish.” \u2014ReeZ\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baked Ziti <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“One of my go to recipes. Easier than lasagna and tastes so much better.” \u2014Brittany\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bolognese Sauce <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“This is an EXCELLENT recipe. I have made it a number of times both for my family and for dinner parties. I have gotten rave reviews each time I have made it, and there is rarely any left. Even my picky husband loves it.” \u2014GIX2\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari) <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“Absolutely love this! This is my second time making it. I come from South east Asia where the curries are flavorful and aromatic and spicy. I had been trying out various curry recipes, only this one made the cut! For those who say the yogurt curdle, try beating it up until smooth before you mix it in. This method works for me!” \u2014ChirpyPea5856\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Birria <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“OMG! It was so-o-o-o-o good! The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the spices were just enough. Each day I had it in the refrig the spices came out a little more-just like a good stew should–taste better than the day before. It didn’t last long and I will definitely make it again.” \u2014Pipper\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“This made a wonderful meal to share with friends and family! I had plenty to serve at a gumbo party, and everyone enjoyed it! Used fire roasted diced tomatoes instead of stewed tomatoes, and it was delicious. Fun meal to cook and share!” \u2014Alexander\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Awesome Pasta Salad <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“I have made this recipe several times over the past couple years. It is a real hit at barbecues, graduation parties, family reunions. It is easy to make, makes a large bowl and devoured. Boar’s Head meats and cheeses work very well and the deli will slice meats and cheese in 1\/2 inch pieces so all I need to do is cut into bite size pieces. Delicious!!” \u2014grannyjan5\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kimchi Jigae (Kimchi Soup) <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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Delicious kimchee soup, easy to make, and very filling! Perfect for cold weather days\u2014and even better reheated the next day.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Butternut Squash Soup <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“I loved this soup!! And I’m not usually a fan of butternut squash soup, either! It was so easy to make; and so flavorful! I took the advice of the recipe submitter to roast the squash vs just boiling it; and I’m so glad I did. The flavor is amazing! I will be making this again!” \u2014Kim\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“This is absolutely delicious and full of flavor. My adult kids love this and asked that I double batch it to freeze. I did that and just slowly reheated it in my cast iron pot and tastes just as good or not better since the flavors were able to meld together.” \u2014Shawna Palmer\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beef Ragu <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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Like Bolognese, Beef ragu is a traditional Italian dish that’s slow-simmered with beef and tomatoes. Many newer ragu recipes use sambal oelek or anchovy paste to help build flavor, while this one uses harissa. The balance of spice, acid, and yummy beef make it even better the next day.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Easy Meatloaf <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“Excellent recipe! And yummy! The real test will be a meatloaf sandwich tomorrow for lunch.” \u2014Lisa\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Simple Beef Short Ribs <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“Loved this recipe! It was simple! I made the ribs in my crockpot. I added a couple of extra cloves of garlic cause that’s what we like. The juice from the ribs made an outstanding gravy for potatoes! Yummy!!!” \u2014skboardman\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chef John’s Classic American Goulash <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“I make this on the reg; it makes a lot of leftovers for a family of 2, but so, so worth it. I love this recipe with no changes!” \u2014Nicole Rouen\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Best Meatballs <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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“Tasty and tender. Everyone always asks how are they so tender?…the water is the secret!To be honest, I always add more garlic because that it just what I prefer, and I always process the bread crumbs in the food processor.” \u2014Charrigan\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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