The 7 Deadly Sins of Holiday Cooking

So that you can serve the dressing and green bean casserole hot and the ambrosia chilled, make a game plan and stick to it. Starting a week ahead, make a list of dishes that can be made ahead and frozen or chilled until the big day. Keep writing until every dish is listed leading right up until serving. Use your microwave for reheating some dishes or prepare some menu items in the slow cooker to free up some oven space.