Community Questions: Can I make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread in advance?

Community Questions: Can I make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread in advance?

Question/tip from Minal: I am looking at your delicious chocolate chip banana bread recipe. Is the batter something I can make in advance and then bake shortly before serving so the house smells delicious? Or does the loaf have to be baked right after you make the batter because of the baking soda / rising, etc?

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Community Questions: Planning menus in advance

Community Questions: Planning menus in advance

I love to have people over but am daunted in trying to find a menu with great tasting food that I can make ahead at a reasonable pace. Managing young kids and doing too much at one time is unrealistic! How do I find recipes that I can make ahead? Ina Garten came out with a cookbook "Make It Ahead" but I've heard the recipes don't sound too appealing. Any guidance?

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