Festive Food and Easy Entertaining for the Holidays

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Don’t stress about entertaining this holiday season! We put together a page filled with everything you need to serve your guests without breaking a sweat. From sweet treats and plating techniques to time saving tips and cocktails to sip, your holiday is about to be turned from stressful into sensational.

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Bite-Sized Fun: How To Host A Holiday Tasting Party

If money's tight, it can be more stress-tivus than festivus. Here’s how to host a tasteful yet unique holiday soiree on a budget.

by: Lisa Thornbury

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Your Complete Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Breakfast Menu

Thanks to this make-ahead menu you can spend your Christmas morning with the family instead of in the kitchen.

by: Maija Moments

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Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate in a slow cooker? Why didn't we think of this sooner?

by: Nicole King

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Cracklin' Good Candy Cane Brownies

Earn brownies points when you serve these squares that combine a chocolatey chewy sweetness with a minty crunch.

by: Karen Humphrey

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You Can Set the Perfect Holiday Table - Yes, YOU

How to handle a holiday get-together with style and without losing your mind in the process.

by: Cassie Corbett

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Top Five Easiest Cookies to Make This Holiday Season

These simply sweet treats are easy to make, leaving you more time to find joy in the season and a moment or two of peace.

by: Maija Moments

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Grandma's Christmas Morning Strata

The best part of this recipe is that you assemble it the night before and in the morning you just throw it in the oven.

by: Maija Moments

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Do This for Perfect Mashed Potatoes - Everytime

The easiest way to get fluffy potatoes and the one ingredient you should NEVER use.

by: Karen Humphrey

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Get the Party Started with these Christmas Morning Mimosas

Start your Christmas morning off with a little sparkle by sipping on this seasonal mimosa.

by: Maija Moments

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7 Quick and Delicious Food Gifts From Your Kitchen

You don't need a lot of money to show friends you care, just a little time and these super simple recipes will have you giving gifts to everyone you love.

by: Maija Moments

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Throw a Great Kid's Christmas Party - and Have Fun Yourself

Set the mood with these tips and tricks to plan a holly, jolly Christmas party.

by: Stephanie Keeping

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Host A Cookie Exchange Party - and Reap the Sweet Reward

Make it quick, make it snappy so you can get back to drinks & appies.This Christmas let the crumbs fall where they may at the best cookie exchange party ever!

by: Lisa Thornbury

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Second-to-None Savoury Sausage Stuffing

This delicious stuffing is a great addition to your holiday menu because it can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to a month...ready when you need it!

by: Nadine Hughes

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Preserve the Holiday Spirit: Freezing Festive Baked Goods

Three steps to keep your baked goods stored safely and tasting delicious.

by: Karen Humphrey

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3 Cocktails that Bring Sparkle to Your Holiday Party

Celebrate the holidays with these fa, la, la, la, fancy drinks that are sure to impress your guests.

by: Lisa Thornbury

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Give Treats in Creative Containers - BAM! Two Gifts in One!

The only limit to this creative way to wrap gifts is your imagination.

by: Karen Humphrey

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Holiday Baking: How To Win This Year's Cookie Exchange

Get out the cookie trays, wrap on your apron, and start baking these delightful treats that will win your cookie exchange and get friends and family in the Ho Ho Holiday mood.