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Make-ahead party dishes

When was the last time you actually enjoyed entertaining? We thought so. Our gorgeous do-ahead dishes can be made days in advance and reheated on the big day. (You'll spend more time figuring out what to wear)

By Monda Rosenberg; Photograph by Andreas Trauttmansdorff

Updated November 2, 2012

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Make-ahead party dishes

Recipes

• Celebration lasagna

• Mediterranean chicken ragout

• Quick golden curry

• Chocolate molten cakes

• Cranberry-cream cloud pie

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