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 kinda 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.
vegetarian
Classic coffee cake gets dressed up with pistachios and spices to mimic the flavor of one of our favorite classic tea drinks.
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This is everything that makes the Frenchy version of classic ham-and-cheese so addictive turned into a casserole and it's as good at brunch as it is for a holiday lunch.
dairy free, gluten free
The time to make something muy autentico isn't when you have a house full of guests. This simpler and quicker version of posole means you can have a satisfying classic Mexican dish without too much work.
nut free, vegetarian
Speaking of slow-cooked stews, this Ribollita is a perfect if you have vegetarians 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.
gluten free, nut free
A non-tomato twist on chili, this spicy poblano chicken chili is a bit smoky 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 try 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 baked version of classic chicken parm is still indulgent enough to be satisfying.
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We're of the belief 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.
dairy free, gluten free, nut free
A little spicy and a little Latin, this is one of the most crowd-pleasing chicken dish 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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