Do you get stressed thinking about what to make for the holidays? Does the idea of entertaining during the holidays seem like a great deal more work than you are willing to put forth? Feeling guilty about these thoughts? You are not alone! That’s why our #SundaySupper tastemakers put together a list of our all time favorite EASY dishes for entertaining during the holidays. These recipes are designed to take all the fuss out of holiday entertaining while making you look like a rock star in the kitchen!
We got together and brainstormed recipes that we felt would be the most helpful for you during this most hectic time of year. How holiday entertaining ever got this complicated is beyond me, but we are here to take it down to an elementary level in the effort category and the “master chef” level in taste and presentation! Are you ready?
Take a peek at our lineup, which includes everything from no-fuss libations to the sweetest of happy endings and everything in between to make your party a success! Join my co-host, Valerie Cathell Clark and me, Michelle De La Cerda, along with our #SundaySupper family for a special live chat on Twitter this Sunday, Novemember 1st at 7pm EST.
Here’s what is on the menu:
Beverages
- Caramel Coffee by Party Food & Entertaining
- Christmas Cranberry Mojitos by Our Good Life
- European-Style Hot Chocolate by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate by My San Francisco Kitchen
- Pomegranate Sangria by The Redhead Baker
- Spiced Hot Milk Brandy by Nosh My Way
Appetizers
- Apple Cranberry Brie en Croute by The Crumby Cupcake
- Beet Hummus by Soni’s Food
- Christmas Cranberry Dip by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
- Festive Shrimp Bites by The Freshman Cook
- Gluten Free Spinach Cheese Fondue by Fearless Dining
- Hot Crab Dip by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Krayl’s Easy Holiday Cheese Board by An Appealing Plan
- Mini Cheese Balls by Books n’ Cooks
- Pear Proscuitto Arugula and Cheese Rounds by Food Done Light
- Pull-apart Beer Bread with Mediterranean Vegetables by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Ranch Buffalo Chicken Dip by Table for Seven
- Shrimp Puffs by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Smoked Salmon Dip by Palatable Pastime
- Smoked Salmon Shooters by Amee’s Savory Dish
- Spiced Nuts by Confessions of a Cooking Diva
- Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Dip by The Complete Savorist
- Ultimate Taco Dip by Momma’s Meals
Main and Side Dishes
- Fruited Wild Rice by Magnolia Days
- Harvest Roast Chicken with Grapes, Olives, and Potatoes by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- La Grande Zuppa del Costiera Amalfitana (The Grand Soup of the Amalfi Coast) by Monica’s Table
- Make ahead Parmesan Mashed Potatoes by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Pasta With Duck Sugo by The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
Desserts and Baked Goods
- Apple Brown Betty by Curious Cuisiniere
- Apple Panna Cotta by Caroline’s Cooking
- Banana Coconut Lime Bundt Cake by Desserts Required
- Chocolate Sheet Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Easy Pumpkin Dip by Wholistic Woman
- Gluten Free Key Lime Tartlets by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Grown Up Peppermint Bark with Sambuca by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Microwave Carob Fudge by Pies and Plots
- Orange and Dark Chocolate Chunk Scones by The Texan New Yorker
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread by Ruffles & Truffles
- Pumpkin Mousse Parfait by Brunch with Joy
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