Yes meatloaf does work as well. As a time saver I have Pre cooked meat loaf,meatballs and chicken as well.We eat alot of fajita's.I will cook chicken ahead,shred or chop in strips or cube for soups as well.I separate n bag them writing on the zip lock.I also keep frozen chopped up green peppers,onions,celery and even mushrooms so they are ready to go depending on"whats for dinner".In the fall n winter we love soups,stews n chilli,and scallop potatoes w/ham,,these can all be done on low in the crock pot or if you pre cook most ingredients,it will only be a few mins on the stove.I have even made rice ahead n kept in the frig for a quick spanish rice w/the fajita's.Stuffed peppers n cabbage rolls are great in the winter n I ALWAYS put them in the crock pot..My families favorite w/mash potaoes.I use tomato soup,pour it over the stuffed pepers n the kids love the sauce on the M.potatoes. Side salad/biscuits and/or fruit n you have the basics for a nice...quick..family meal regardless of what youve made.This time of year mine love apple crisp,rice pudding and peach cobbler,you can do these in the crock pot too..D.H is a big desert person and loves something sweet after dinner.Hope this helps so you can enjoy more family time V.S. kitchen time...It is a fun family thing on the weekend preparing the menu n food for a week or 2..
