Ready-Made and Jewish-Style Meals for Holidays

With all the holiday gift shopping for the perfect presents during the holiday seasons who has time to cook? The Christmas cookies, the ham or turkey, the veggies and pies and breads, there's always something to be cooked, baked or sauteed. So why not have someone else do it for you.

If dealing with the fuss of all the shopping, prep work and cooking during the holidays is all too much, you may consider buying everything already prepared. The trick is, with just about a week to go, you'll want to order as soon as possible. 

- Offers a full catering menu complete with fruit, cheese and antipasti platters for that perfect holiday party. But if you're having more of a dinner party, they offer chicken parmesan, beef tendloin, quiche, salmon and deli sandwiches as well. And of course there are plenty of dessert options.

- For all your Jewish favorites Mrs. Marty's is the place to go. , Mrs. Marty's offers matzo ball soup, kugel, brisket and gefilte fish. They also have traditional roasted chicken and matzo stuffing available, as well as desserts, which include macaroons and loaf cakes in a variety of flavors.

DeFabio's 9th Street Market and Catering Company - The catering company has traditional favorites that are served in trays serving 15 people. They even offer a holiday party menu. You can get a homemade stromboli tray for $49.95. Or choose from a variety and get mini cheesesteaks, mini beef wellington or mini crab cakes, ranging from $1.75 to $1.95 each. They also have several pizza and salad options. There's always room for dessert too. They offer pumpkin, apple or coconut custard pies, bread pudding, and cannolis to name a few.

and -  If you just need some help on appetizers and desserts, both places offer a variety. Linvilla, which is known for its pies, has dozens of flavors, from pumpkin to mince to cherry. They have no sugar added flavors too. Linvilla's bakery has other sweet treats, as well as stuffed breads, rolls, cookies, and hors d'oeuvres trays. Wolff's offers popular pie flavors, homemade cookies, plus cider and pumpkin donuts all fresh and made to order. Just fill out their Christmas Bakery order form and pick up your tray of cookies, fresh baked bread or pie when you need it. They are open until 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and all orders must be placed by Monday, Dec. 19. So hurry up and decide what to order.

Check with each location's website for more information and to place orders.