Ina Garten is one of the country's most beloved culinary icons and author of nine bestselling cookbooks. In her eagerly anticipated new cookbook, MAKE IT AHEAD: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook makes meal-planning easier than ever.

Whether mapping out meals for the week ahead or planning a special-occasion dinner party, this is the book you will turn to again and again for delicious food and stress-free entertaining.

Sample recipes featured in the book include: Overnight Belgian Waffles, Warm Fig & Arugula Salad, French Chicken Pot Pies, Ultimate Make-Ahead Roast Turkey, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Fresh Apple Spice Cake and Decadent (Gluten-Free!) Chocolate Cake.

In addition to mouthwatering recipes, MAKE IT AHEAD includes dozens of ideas for prepping ingredients ahead of time—from cutting and storing butternut squash to assembling the dry ingredients for a cake—plus tips for hosting parties and how to safely store food. To make planning even easier, in true Barefoot Contessa style, Ina offers sample make-ahead menus at the end of the book so home cooks can create the perfect meal for any occasion. This is your ultimate cheat sheet for the holidays.