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A Fort Smith staple, Calico County, is offering up a few holiday feast options. Customers can get a 20-22 pound turkey that feeds up to 24 people over roasted for $69.00 or deep-fried for $79.00. They are also offering a 9-pound spiral-cut ham for $59.95 or a boneless pork loin that feeds up to 18 for $65.

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Their holiday family meal includes 5 pounds of roasted and sliced turkey breast, poultry gravy, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, baked mac and cheese, 15 rolls, cranberry sauce and a pumpkin pie.

Want to enjoy the holidays, without spending stressful hours in the kitchen? Several Lubbock area businesses are offering to do all the cooking, some including desserts, to allow customers to spend more time with their families instead of in the kitchen.

Thanksgiving options: H-E-B offers three packages: Honey Cured Spiral Ham Meal, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Meal or Oven Roasted Whole Turkey Meal. Sides include mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. The ham and turkey breast meals are $79.99 and feed four, while the whole turkey meal feeds eight and costs $149.99.

Several Jackson restaurants have you covered with ready-made meals that only require you to heat and eat. Focus your creativity on setting a beautiful table, putting the food on your best platters, and impressing your dinner guests.

At Hunter Evans's and Cody McCain's Elvie's at Belhaven Town Center, Christmas brings with it a special menu for holiday takeaway.Order Parker House Rolls (7-8) with honey butter ($11), Duck Confit Pie (serves 6-8) ($45), or Elvaretta Madeline, a creamy parmesan spinach and artichoke dip topped with bread crumbs ($30). There's even boozy iced coffee tiramisu ($45).Orders begin now with the last day to order on December 15. Pick up is available December 22-23.

Don't forget dessert! No holiday is complete without a little something sweet. Food City Bakery specializes in sweet treats, fresh baked bread, pastries and all of your seasonal favorites. Swing by your local Food City today to view our extensive selection in-store or order online.

Snack Lab is offering a holiday ham platter, sides and pies, anc this year. Orders due by Nov. 16 for pickup on Nov. 20 or 21. Full details and ordering information is available at snacklabnwa.com/holiday

The meals must be ordered ahead of time, so you can stop by your local store deli, call 1-888-358-7328 or visit Safeway.com/orderahead (available Nov. 1st) and click on Holiday meals to place your order. See below for the complete meal options.

See below for the holiday meal and side pricing details as well as cooking times and tips. You can watch the video below that shows the meal kits and cooking times for each item in the prepared holiday ham kit.

We were impressed with the flavor of the meal and ease of preparation. I feel if you know these cooking times, the size of baking dishes needed, and make a plan ahead of time, it will make your holiday celebration go smoothly and no one has to know it was a fully purchased prepared meal they enjoyed. ?

Bozeman High seniors Ashlin Ivester and Anna Wiseman chop vegetables for stuffing and green bean casserole as part of the Holiday Helper volunteer project on Dec. 22, 2022, at the Roost Fried Chicken prep kitchen. Ivester started the program last year as a way to bring meals to families in need during the holidays.

Bozeman High senior Ashlin Ivester checks on her potatoes while Alena and Roman Chacon chop vegetables for green bean casserole on Dec. 22, 2022, at the Roost Fried Chicken prep kitchen. Ivester started the program last year as a way to bring meals to families in need during the holidays.

Bozeman High senior Ashlin Ivester chops sage for her Holiday Helper volunteer project on Dec. 22, 2022, at the Roost Fried Chicken prep kitchen. Ivester started the program last year as a way to bring meals to families in need during the holidays.

Derek and Katie Ivester help cook 12 turkeys and 12 hams for their daughter's project, Holiday Helper, a program to bring 100 to 125 meals to families in need, on Dec. 22, 2022, at the Roost Fried Chicken prep kitchen. Derek said that they spend three days prep-cooking before they put the meals together on Christmas eve.

Bozeman High senior Anna Wiseman makes a side dish as part of the Holiday Helper volunteer project on Dec. 22, 2022, at the Roost Fried Chicken prep kitchen. Ashlin Ivester started the program last year as a way to bring meals to families in need during the holidays.

It's hard to eat healthy during the holidays. You're surrounded by more food than you could ever need, most of it full of salt and sugar, and there's always that one aunt who insists you eat her fruitcake even though just looking at it makes you lose your appetite.

If you have a sweet tooth, forgoing dessert entirely during the holidays is pretty much impossible. But you can limit your sugar intake by making your own dessert instead of buying something from the store.

Just as important (maybe even more) than what you eat is how you eat. Here are some expert tips for making sure you feel happy and satisfied after a holiday meal, rather than falling into a food coma.

Being busy is par for the course during the holiday season. Shorten your list by ordering your holiday meal goodies ahead of time. We have compiled a list of where to order ahead for Christmas in Champaign-Urbana.

Thanks to Party in a Pinch Catering for presenting our Where to Pre-Order on Christmas post. Their passion is being a scratch-made extension of your home kitchen that includes bbq from their pit and smokers. They chef private family meals, and cater most events like private parties, corporate events, birthday parties, and teach cooking classes in home or at their professional kitchen. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Piato Catering, 804 E. Main St., Urbana: Holiday meals are available and fully customizable. Piato also offers a menu of Christmas desserts and cookies from which to choose. Visit piatocafe.com for menu and ordering information. Orders need to be placed by Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. Pick up is on Dec. 24.

Tasty Tart, 405 S. Neil St., Champaign: Offering a Christmas box in a 4-pack holiday-themed box (preorders only) which includes Marshmallow Oreo, Strawberry Santa, Triple Chocolate, and Berry Lemon. Available for pickup on Dec. 23, 24, or 25.

Ye Olde Donut Shoppe, 1401 s. Neil St., Champaign: Get your Christmas-themed donuts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the holidays. You can pre-order the night before to ensure you get what you want! Some weekday availability; call to check on that before placing your order. Call (217) 359-3311 to order or order online.

If you know of other Champaign-Urbana area locations offering Christmas pre-orders, email us and we will add the information for our readers. Want to know all things holiday in Champaign-Urbana? Sign up for our Home for the Holidays email newsletter to make sure you stay informed of all the holiday happenings. Click to sign up today!

Relax this holiday season and let someone else handle the cooking for you. Several Charleston-area restaurants are offering special holiday platters and meals that require nothing more than heating up the oven. Or, skip the at-home meal all together and dine-in at one of these Charleston establishments that will remain open for Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

• Pitmaster John Lewis is serving his annual holiday pick-up options of:USDA prime beef brisket ($145)

• Turkey breast ($75)

• Prime rib ($225)

• Green chile corn pudding ($39)

• Mac & cheese ($39)

Pick-up available from Dec. 22-24. Order online at shop.lewisbarbecue.com.

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar is celebrating Christmas week Dec. 20-24 with a special seven item menu featuring an Italian-American style feast. Guests can choose to indulge in all seven meals, or just select one or two. Menu highlights include lobster bisque, style white clam pizza, shrimp fra diavolo and whole roasted snapper. 041b061a72