You're a lock for best hostess around, but you'll be even more winning if you plan on what to serve everyone once they arrive chez toi.
Here are 15 choice recipes that are totally practical to make ahead for your houseguests.
Opening photo by Alie Lengyelova
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From road trips to breakfast-on-the-go, these muffins are pretty perfect for pretty much any cold-weather moment.
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When the winter weather is just a little too wintry, it's time to make this sunshine-y quick bread that tastes like a vacation in Hawaii.
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The classic coffee cake gets dressed up with pistachios and spices to mimic the flavor of one of our favorite traditional tea drinks.
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This is everything that makes the Frenchy version of classic ham-and-cheese so deliciously turned into a casserole, and it's as good at brunch as it is for a holiday lunch.
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The time to make something muy autentico isn't when you have a house full of guests. This more straightforward and quicker version of posole means you can have a satisfying classic Mexican dish without too much work.
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Speaking of slow-cooked stews, this Ribollita is perfect if you have vegetarian guests coming over. And it's a pretty perfect way to get a veggie-ified dish in to keep you from going agro with the cookies.
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A non-tomato twist on chili, this spicy poblano chicken chili is a bit smoky, quite filling, and a lot delicious.
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From weekends at music festivals to watching bowl games, this lasagna is a serious crowd-pleaser.
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Anyone who doesn't love a grilled cheese — especially bacon, slow-roasted tomatoes, and gooey cheese — isn't a friend of ours.
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If you're trying not to be naughty between all the holiday parties, this filling but healthy grain bowl is a must.
Breaded in Panko and topped with both pesto and red sauce, this healthy, baked version of classic chicken parm is still indulgent enough to be satisfying.
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We believe that there should always be a pot of polenta ready to be served this time of year. Keep it warm in your slow cooker, and then you can use it as a quick side to a holiday dinner or topped with eggs for a savory breakfast.
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Speaking of slow cookers, you could combine all the ingredients for the taco filling and just let it simmer while you deck the halls and then serve it as a twist on a taco bar.
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This more adult, sophisticated pizza is as fitting with a glass of red wine as it is for family movie night.
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A little spicy and a little Latin, this is one of the most crowd-pleasing chicken dishes we know of. Not to mention that spatchcocking the bird before roasting means it's done in a fraction of the time.
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