Mara is expecting her first child, and she wants to plan ahead, stocking her freezer with nourishing, delicious meals that she and her partner can enjoy in the first few weeks of life with their little one. So Chris taps Hana Asbrink, one of the brains behind Bon Appetit's column The Fourth Trimester, to help Mara fill the freezer before the baby arrives.

Recipes Featured:
Spinach Lasagna with Ricotta
Baked Mushroom Rice Porridge
Cozy & Quick White Chicken Chili

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Kathryn is a mom of four hoping to start a delicious new Christmas morning tradition. So Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic team up to help Kathryn with the makeahead breakfast of her family's dreams.

Recipes:

• Breakfast Crunchwrap for a Crowd
• Cowboy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach
• Biscuits and Gravy

Plus: Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole