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Free holiday plan

Get a free holiday baking & cooking timeline

Tell us about your occasion, your guest count and what you'd like to make. We'll email you a free, day-by-day plan built from The Food Receipt's heirloom recipes, usually within 3 business days.

A suggested menu from our recipe boxChosen to fit your occasion, guests and baking experience
A day-by-day timelineWhat to bake days ahead, what to freeze and what to make on the day
Quantities for your guest countSo you know how many pies and batches to plan
Links to every recipeWith modern measurements and printable recipe cards

It's free, with no strings attached. We don't sell baked goods, catering, classes or subscriptions. Prefer to plan on your own? Use our holiday baking timeline guide.

Tell us about your holiday

Takes about a minute. Fields marked * are required.

Your baking experience
What would you like to make? (choose any)

Free. No payment details. No newsletter. Your information is never sold.

What happens next

From request to holiday plan

1

Send your request

Complete the form and you'll see a confirmation right away.

2

We plan your table

Someone from our team chooses recipes and builds a timeline around your occasion and experience.

3

Check your email

Your plan arrives, usually within 3 business days, with links to every recipe.

Questions about holiday plans

How much does it cost?

Nothing. The plan is free and there's nothing to buy. The Food Receipt doesn't sell baked goods, catering, classes or subscriptions. The website may show ads to help cover its costs.

How will my information be used?

Only to put together and email your plan, and to answer any questions you send back. Your details are never sold or shared, never added to a mailing list, and never used for advertising. Requests are deleted within 12 months, or sooner if you ask. See our Privacy Practices.

Can you include my family's own recipe?

You're welcome to mention family favorites in the notes, and we'll fit them into the timeline. The recipes we link to will come from our own recipe box.

What about food allergies?

We'll avoid recipes containing the allergens you mention, but can't guarantee any dish is free of them. Most baked goods contain wheat, milk and eggs, so always read labels and avoid cross-contact.

My plan hasn't arrived

Please check spam or promotions. If 3 business days have passed, write to [email protected].

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