(NAPSA)—Duringthe busy holiday season, manyfamilies find they're look- ing for quick and easy meals that are both comforting andfestive. Fortunate- ly, following these four hints canhelp. 1. Cook once—eat twice. Find creative ways to repurposeyourleftovers. Make stews, casseroles and_frittatas. Haveleftovers for lunch. When you “brown-bag it” this way instead ofgoing out, you can save an average $1,500 over the year. That can buya lot of holiday Easy-to-heat-and-eat hotsides can presents—including for yourself—and makelife a lot simplerat holiday help you have the time to go shop for time. them. 2. Focuson your favorites. Outsource therest. If, say, you love roast turkey, baste thatbird all you like but don’t devote a lotoftimetothesides.Put the potato peeler downandpickuprefrigerated MainSt. Bistro Signature Mashed Potatoes at yourlocal grocery store. Or for a sweet twist, dig into some Baked Mashed Sweet Potatoes with sweetpotatoes,real butter, brownsugar andcandied pecans. Accordingto the U.S. DepartmentofAgriculture, sweet potatoesare higher in beta-carotene than manyother vegetables and are a sourceofpotassium,fiber, and vitamins A and C. Whetheryoulike your spuds sweet or savory, both are great whenhosting holiday dinners or enjoying family meals. 3. Plan a potluck party. Invite the neighbors for dinner and have each family bring a different dish. For easy andpopularadditions,look for the ful- ly baked refrigerated sides from Reser’s Main St. Bistro. Baked Scalloped Po- tatoes combinetendersliced potatoes with a rich cream sauce topped with cheddar cheese. Baked Macaroni & Cheese is a rich, savory dish with real cheddar cheese and a golden-brown crust. To adda little heat, try Zesty Au Gratin Potatoes with diced jalapefios, cheddarcheese and crispy bacon. Look for these and other MainSt.Bistro side dishesin your grocer’s Meat Dept. 4, Put a bow on the party. For more fun, make it a gift wrappingparty, too. Yousimply supply the scissors andtape and everyonebrings a different roll of holiday wrapping paperso you can all mix and match,swap and share. Learn More For further facts on food, go to http://resers.com/products/main-stbistro-classic-sides#overview.
