Lightening your cooking workload during busy holiday weeks becomes easier with simple meal-prep strategies. Batch-cooking essentials, pre-chopping vegetables, prepping sauces, and assembling freezer-friendly dishes help save time and reduce stress. Streamlined planning keeps weeknight meals organized during a season filled with events and commitments. By preparing early, you create smoother routines, minimize kitchen chaos, and free up more time to enjoy seasonal moments with family.