Professional and amateur chefs alike are busy preparing new recipes and tasting them as they approach the holiday season. Transporting the dishes to their destination is a problem for many. Hot meals can become frozen in transit. Let’s face the facts: Holiday parties can only be as good as the food they serve.

Rachael Ray created a line specifically for chefs and home cooks to transport food so it tastes and looks as good as the day it was made. This is just a sample of the many amazing products that can be used to transport food stylishly, regardless of whether it is only a few hours or several hours away.

* Party on. The 5-piece Foodtastic Party Box features a spacious thermal carrier that fits dishes of almost any size or shape. The large storage container features a lid that is easy to secure, a snack tray with five compartments, and an egg tray that can hold eighteen eggs. The carrier is equipped with SuperFoam insulation for high-performance and an opening zippered for easy access. It can also be used alone to transport all types of cold or hot foods.

* Take the double decker. The Expandable Potlucker, which is extremely portable, has two compartments. These can hold nine-by-13 inch baking dishes. ThermaFlect Radiant Barrier and SuperFoam insulation will keep food warm or cold for many hours.

* Go then stow. Stow-A-Way Potlucker can fit 9×13-inch baking dishes. High-density thermal insulation retains heat for long periods of transport. This great product can be folded flat for easy storage when it’s done.

* Get versatile. The 4-in-1 Thermal Carrier with Baker Taker has a glass baker for holding your just-baked dessert (or lasagna). You can place it inside the Baker Taker and then store it in the thermal carrier bag. You can use the straps to carry it horizontally or vertically.

* Keep it cool — or hot. The Chill Out Tote Duo has SuperFoam insulation and ThermaFlect Radiant Barrier, which keep food warm or cold for hours. The front pocket can hold utensils and the leak-proof liner is easy to clean. These bags are so easy to transport, you will want both one for hot food and one for cold.

You will soon be able to enjoy the holidays. Go to www.rachaelray.com.