#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

For the first time, trusted and beloved cookbook author Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa,answers the number one question she receives from cooks:Can I make it ahead?

If youve ever found yourself stuck in front of the stove at your own party, scrambling to get everything to the table at just the right moment, Ina is here to let you in on her secrets! Thanks to twenty years of running a specialty food store and fifteen years writing cookbooks, she has learned exactly which dishes you can prep, assemble, or cook ahead of time. Whether youre hosting a party or simply making dinner on a hectic weeknight, Ina gives you lots of amazing recipes that taste just as goodor even better!when theyre made in advance.

InMake It Ahead,each recipe includes clear instructions for what you can do ahead of time, and how far in advance, so you can cook