Amy Cipolla Barnes has over 25 years of experience as a freelance writer with a focus on food family travel and lifestyle. She is also a recipe developer and tester and was a 2020 cookbook judge for the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP).
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Make-Ahead Side Dishes for the Holidays | Thanksgiving and Christmas Made Easy
Weeknight dinners are always a challenge but never more so than during the busy holiday season. But here’s a handy tip: Plan your weeknight meals around make-ahead. From sides to main dishes on your less hectic days make the meal ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate your casseroles. All you have to do on the day of is cook bake or slow-cook. With all the prep work and cleanup done ahead of time your weeknight dinners and cleanups will be a breeze—and your busiest days won’t seem so hectic.
This chicken and fruit salad is even better when you make it ahead of time. It’s great for weekday lunches as a side dish for a light holiday meal and as a potluck option. Make it with a rotisserie chicken and it’s even easier.
An overnight lasagna made with simple accessible ingredients can be a lifesaver for out-of-town guests. Keep a tray of this easy lasagna on hand to feed a crowd or for easy weeknight meals.
