Cook once a month during the holidays? You’ve got to be kidding! Nope! It can be done and believe it or not, it can make things so much easier. The holidays are a time when you want to spend more time with your loved ones and you just can’t do that if you spend most of your time in the kitchen.

To learn more about once a month cooking, pick up this holiday cooking menu sampler to discover how you can take some of the stress out of the holidays and spend more time with family!

After you’ve sampled this technique, if you want to expand its value for your family, you’ll find several month and two-week menus in the books Once-A-Month Cooking and Once-A-Month Cooking Family Favorites. These are the ultimate do-ahead dinner method, and include such helps as a kitchen equipment list, a freezing guide, a measurement conversion table, and even table conversation starters!