Planning a holiday meal is no easy feat, but make head recipes makes it a whole lot easier. From make ahead Christmas appetizers to make ahead desserts, these recipes are everything you need so you can get your holiday meal on the table with ease.
Beet Salad
Beet Salad
1 hr 45 mins
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions
35 mins
a recipe photo of the Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1 hr 10 mins
Smoked Tuna Canapes
Smoked Tuna Spread Canapés
1 hr 25 mins
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
1 hr
Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
10 mins
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No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole
55 mins
purple sweet potato pie
Purple Sweet Potato Pie
2 hrs 30 mins
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Cured or Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter
30 mins
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Chives
1 hr
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Cranberry-Orange Punch
4 hrs
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
40 mins
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Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with Spinach
1 hr
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Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix
10 mins
lemon raspberry muffins
Lemon-Raspberry Muffins
40 mins
Chocolate Nut Bark
Chocolate Nut Bark
35 mins
Honey Oat Quick Bread
Honey Oat Quick Bread
1 hr 45 mins
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Sweet Potato Pie with Cream Cheese Swirl
4 hrs 30 mins
Fried Apple Pie Rolls
Fried Apple Pie Rolls
50 mins
Use a Spoon Chopped Salad
"Use a Spoon" Chopped Salad
35 mins
hasselback potatoes with cheese
Hasselback Potatoes with Cheese
1 hr 30 mins
a baking dish with potatoes and cheese
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
1 hr
Sheet Pan Eggs with Spinach & Ham
Sheet-Pan Eggs with Spinach & Ham
45 mins
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Quick Pickled Turnips
40 mins
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Cranberry Crumble Bars
1 hr 20 mins
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Multi-Grain Waffles
45 mins
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Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites
30 mins
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Pear Custard Pie
5 hrs
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Carrot-Parsnip Gratin
1 hr
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Meringues
2 hrs
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Chocolate Decadence
3 hrs
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Dried-Fruit Bars
2 hrs 45 mins
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Healthy Banana Bread
2 hrs 15 mins
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Jalapeno-Cranberry Relish
20 mins
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Greek Walnut Spice Cake
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Drunken Prunes
7 days 1 hr 30 mins
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Morning Glory Muffins
1 hr
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
1 hr
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Nonna's Spaghetti & Meatballs
4 hrs
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Simple Green Salad with Citronette
15 mins
crudite vegetable wreath with ranch dip
20 Delicious Christmas Appetizers That Can Be Made Ahead of Time
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Homemade Potato Gnocchi
2 hrs 15 mins
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
2 hrs 45 mins
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Cauliflower Casserole with Everything Bagel Seasoning
1 hr 10 mins
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Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom Casserole
2 hrs
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
1 hr 10 mins
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Chocolate Cookie Icing
15 mins
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No-Sugar-Added Cranberry Sauce
20 mins
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Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto & Pine Nuts
45 mins
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Riesling Baked Pears
1 hr 20 mins
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Vegan French-Fried Onions
45 mins
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Light and Luscious Pumpkin Pie
1 hr 45 mins
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Curried Cashews
50 mins
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Lemon Pavlova
3 hrs 45 mins
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Banana-Blueberry Muffins
1 hr
Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
2 hrs 20 mins
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Pomegranate Margaritas
15 mins
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Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
1 hr 15 mins
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Fennel & Pork Stew
5 hrs
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The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce
20 mins
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Lemon-Cranberry Muffins
1 hr
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Chocolate-Dipped Apricots
45 mins
Mini Gingerbread House Cookies
Mini Gingerbread House Cookies
2 hrs 30 mins