There is a place called 'Let's Dish" near my house and you can create a batch of 4, 8 or 12 home cooked meals in a matter of an hour or two, then freeze them when you get home.  How it works is that you go to the website and they have a menu for that month (menu changes each month for variety). Everything is done online and you choose what meals you want to make and book your appointment.  When you arrive they will get you all set up and everything is ready for you -  you do all the prep work at their facility then freeze your meals when you get home.  Some meals require 24 hours defrosting so I usually try to plan my meals for the week so I know what to take out overnight, but it is great and such a time saver b/c all you have to do is cook the food.  Great for busy moms who want home cooked meals but don't have the time to deal with all the prep work while trying to keep the kids out of the way!  Check out the website for locations and more info on how it works.