Make Dishes Ahead to Ease Easter Stress

To wow your guests and still get your beauty rest, there are many dishes you can make ahead of time for Easter brunch, says Taste of Home. Brunch enchiladas, egg casseroles, and even stuffed French toast can be assembled and refrigerated overnight, then popped in the oven and served—still sizzling—the following day. You can also chop, measure and plate other brunch essentials such as a fruit salad, coffee and condiments the night before and take them directly to the table.

Take the Stress Out of Party Planning

The key to a perfect holiday may be in accepting the tiny shortcomings that your get-togethers might have, stress-management experts told Good Housekeeping. To make party planning easier, prepare any settings or dishes you can well ahead of the event, delegate tasks, and stage a buffet of decadent finger foods instead of a sit-down meal.