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28 Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers for a Stress-Free Holiday
Appetizer

28 Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers for a Stress-Free Holiday

Get started on a bunch of festive snacks now, thank yourself later—big time.

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Meal Plan

Our Best Meal-Prep Ideas for Better Weeknight Lunches & Dinners

Top tips, tricks, and recipes from the Food52 team.

Side

The Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Stuffing You Can Cook Right Now

Start training for Turkey Day now!

Bake

20 Thanksgiving Desserts to Make Ahead (& Freeze!) Right Now

Our best make-ahead Thanksgiving desserts to keep you and your family calm until the big day.

44 Make-Ahead Dessert Recipes for Now Through Labor Day
Labor Day

44 Make-Ahead Dessert Recipes for Now Through Labor Day

Sweet, simple, and ready for summer.

by:  Katie Macdonald
July  8, 2021
10 Noodle Salad Recipes for the Hungry, Hurried & Hot
Potluck

10 Noodle Salad Recipes for the Hungry, Hurried & Hot

That means for you.

by:  Sarah Jampel
May  5, 2021
15 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings & Full Bellies
Spring

15 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings & Full Bellies

"I don't have time to eat" is not acceptable.

by:  Katie Macdonald
December 21, 2020
Your New Favorite Salad Has Ham, Cheese & Buttered Bread
Summer

Your New Favorite Salad Has Ham, Cheese & Buttered Bread

Plus, a spicy chicken & broccoli number and a fresh spin on rice salad—all from columnist EmilyC...

by:  EmilyC
August  6, 2020
20 Make-Ahead Meals to Freeze Now for Whenever You Need Them
Community

20 Make-Ahead Meals to Freeze Now for Whenever You Need Them

Stock up your freezer with these homemade meals.

by:  Katie Macdonald
March 17, 2020
31 Vegan Recipes You Can Prep Now & Enjoy All Week
Vegan

31 Vegan Recipes You Can Prep Now & Enjoy All Week

With a little bit of planning, plant-forward cooking couldn't be easier.

by:  Brinda Ayer
January  9, 2020
Stollen: The Ultimate German Christmas Bread
Edible Gift

Stollen: The Ultimate German Christmas Bread

A make-ahead holiday classic that only gets better with age.

by:  Catherine Lamb
December  2, 2019
24 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes for Saving Time (& Stress) This Season
Holiday

24 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes for Saving Time (& Stress) This ...

Tasty recipes that'll get you ahead on holiday prep.

by:  Charlotte Greenbaum
November  1, 2019
How to Make Gravy: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
Thanksgiving

How to Make Gravy: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know

Yes, you can make it ahead! Yes, you can make it vegan!

by:  Rebecca Firkser
October 29, 2019
Our 13 Smartest Tips for Keeping Your Daily Routine Fresh This Fall
Fall

Our 13 Smartest Tips for Keeping Your Daily Routine Fresh This Fall

From meal-prep ideas to our favorite on-the-go breakfasts.

by:  Erin Alexander
September 16, 2019

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