Start Christmas Day with a hearty, happy meal.

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Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time, leaving you free to enjoy your family.

Ginger Fruit Compote Prepare this make-ahead fruit compost for your next holiday brunch.

Caramel-Pecan Rolls Start with frozen bread dough for wonderfully rich and gooey results in a fraction of the time.

Chocolate-Pistachio-Stuffed French Toast Make this elegant breakfast dish ahead and freeze until the morning you need it.

Sausage-Cheese Strata Prepare this family friendly strata when you are expecting a crowd.

Apricot Breakfast Biscuits These sweet biscuits are light and tender, perfect for brunch or breakfast.

Country Scones Prepare these rich and tender scones with currants or substitute any dried fruit you choose.

Breakfast Buttered Potatoes These herbed potatoes are a great addition to your brunch buffet or even for dinner that evening.

Strudel Sticks Starting with frozen puff pastry, these easy pastry sticks are a hit with kids and adults.

Hot Buttered Cider To make a hot buttered rum drink to enjoy later in the day, add 1/2 cup rum to this recipe.