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10 Freeze & Reheat Meals for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
Meal Plan

10 Freeze & Reheat Meals for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

Your future self will thank you.

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Edible Gift

Stollen: The Ultimate German Christmas Bread

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

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.

Meal Plan

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

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

The Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Stuffing You Can Cook Right Now
Side

The Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Stuffing You Can Cook Right Now

Start training for Turkey Day now!

by:  Alexandra Stafford
October  8, 2021
20 Thanksgiving Desserts to Make Ahead (& Freeze!) Right Now
Bake

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

Your Turkey Day schedule is about to get a lot easier.

by:  Sarah Jampel
September 24, 2021
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
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

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