Cooking Ahead for a Party

Are you hosting a holiday party this year? It makes a lot of sense to cook as much as you can ahead of the party, then all you have to do is re-heat the items and enjoy the party with everyone else.

I don't like to be in the kitchen trying to get the food out when I have guests. With careful planning, you can cook one or two days in advance of your party, and have most of the major work done. If you do want to cook ahead, casseroles such as lasagne are a good choice. Prepare them in a pan that can double as your serving dish. You can also make your desserts ahead to save time as well. Just follow the instructions for storage and you'll be fine.

While I don't recommend making things like salad too far in advance, you can prepare the lettuce and other ingredients and have them ready to go. Make your salad dressing a couple of days before and store in the fridge in a jar. By doing this, you can make and dress a salad in a snap.

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