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15 Make-Ahead Holiday Side Dishes

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by: Joanna Cismaru
03.30.22

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15 Make-Ahead Holiday Side Dishes – preparing side dishes shouldn’t be stressful around the holidays!

15 Make-Ahead Holiday Side Dishes - preparing side dishes shouldn't be stressful around the holidays!

It’s almost Christmas, happiest time of the year and I’m loving every minute of it. I put together a collection of side dishes that can be make ahead of time, and all you need to do is heat them up before serving and you’re good to go. Because I’m all about taking the stress out of Christmas! So what are you waiting for? Get an early start on your holiday cooking, so you can relax on the big day!

In other news, I’m happy to report that my holiday shopping is all done and all gifts have been wrapped and are under the tree. I cannot begin to tell you how relieved I am!  But anywho, enough about me, go and enjoy this special time with your friends and family. And make some side dishes now so you don’t have to worry so much on Christmas day.

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  1. Diane says

    December 16, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    The glazed carrots look amazing. You say cook the carrots until crisp tender, but you don’t say how long to cook them. Can you give a general idea of how long to boil them? How would you reheat if you are making ahead?

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    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 17, 2020 at 5:26 am

      It should take 7 to 9 minutes.

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  2. Dawna says

    March 3, 2017 at 3:18 am

    When you say make ahead, do you mean just the prep? The veggie dishes look great But look like they shoDuld be served immediately

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    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 3, 2017 at 4:44 am

      No, you can actually make them ahead then just heat them up if necessary.

      Reply
  3. Cathie says

    December 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    The carrot recipe looks great and I’m going to make it but it’s not make ahead as you indicated. Is there a way to make it ahead without going mushy?

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    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 24, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      I would totally make these ahead of time, the carrots are not mushy because you’re cooking them too long, only until they’re crisp tender. All you’d have to do is reheat them before serving.

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  4. MCVanderBart says

    December 22, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Of all the recipes I see on line, yours are usually my favorites. Really good stuff! Thanks.

    Reply
    • jo says

      December 22, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Thank you! 🙂

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