When you know you’ll spend Christmas whipping up a fabulous feast, takeout for dinner on the 24th feels like a no-brainer. You want something tasty, but you also have a million other things to do.

Pull out all the stops with this shortcut lasagna that’ll taste like it took all day to make. Good news — it didn’t. Layer jarred marinara sauce with ricotta, pre-shredded mozzarella, cooked ...

Golden Corral: The buffet-style restaurant is open on Christmas Eve, with most locations open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and closed on Christmas Day. Hard Rock Cafe: Most locations will be open both ...

Participation and hours may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead: Applebee’s: The casual ... p.m. on Christmas Day. Golden Corral: The buffet-style restaurant is open on Christmas Eve ...