Make-ahead Meals for the Holidays

Nov 14th

The holiday season is fastly approaching, and as my to-do list grows, I begin planning for my favorite time of the year. Since my children and their family are visiting for Christmas and I host our annual lavish Christmas day dinner, make-ahead meals are a must.

Christmas has been special to me since I was a young girl helping my mother deck the halls, bake cookies, and help with Christmas dinner.

Every December, I start making and freezing soups, stews, and casseroles for easy heat-up meals that are flavorful and delicious. Then, I am not stressed or frazzled by ravenous family members descending on my kitchen while I am busy baking cookies and preparing for Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner.

Years ago, I decided to change my middle name to easy! There are two ways to complete any task: the hard way or the easy way. I choose easy every time, and life fills with happiness and joy!

Especially during my favorite time of the year, I embrace joy!

Here are a few of my favorite make-ahead recipes. Remember easy!

White Bean Soup with Kale

https://gooddinnermrsmellen.com/2021/11/07/white-bean-soup-with-kale/

Vegan Split Pea Soup

https://gooddinnermrsmellen.com/2021/10/21/vegan-split-pea-soup/

Porcini Tomato Sauce

Make the sauce and freeze. Then reheat and use over polenta or pasta. If you don’t want to make your own polenta you can purchase a packaged variety in the refrigerated section of the market. I like San Gennaro polenta, readily available at your local market or on Amazon.

https://www.polenta.net/our-products

https://gooddinnermrsmellen.com/2021/11/06/porcini-tomato-sauce-over-polenta/

Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna

This lasagna can be frozen for up to a month. Then just thaw and slowly reheat at 300F for about 30 minutes or until warmed to the center.

https://gooddinnermrsmellen.com/2021/10/19/roasted-butternut-squash-lasagna/

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Spicy Pepitas

https://gooddinnermrsmellen.com/2020/11/30/roasted-butternut-squash-soup-with-spicy-pepitas/

Enjoy!

Author: Good Dinner Mrs Mellen

Avid yogi, runner, cook, gardener and blogger. I come from a long line of cooks and gardeners. My blog Good Dinner Mrs Mellen is dedicated to the woman in my family who inspired me with their love of entertaining, cooking and gardening especially my mother who still does all three even at ninety. I also love clothes and fashion but that is whole another passion of mine. Yes passionate best describes how I feel about cooking and gardening! Enjoy!

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