A Christmas tree charcuterie board is the easiest way to make a holiday table look special without cooking anything. You stack rows of cheese, crackers and fruit into a triangle, add a star on top, and it becomes the centerpiece. If you need more ideas for the same party, take a look at these Christmas…
These Christmas charcuterie board wreath ideas turn cheese, beef salami, antipasto, veggies and desserts into a round Christmas wreath appetizer that works as a centerpiece too. A Christmas wreath charcuterie board is round, so it fits a dining table better than a long board and looks good from every seat. You build a ring of…
These easy Christmas Eve dinner ideas for a crowd include beef roasts, slow cooker mains, pasta bakes, casseroles and sides that feed a big family without a stressful night in the kitchen. Christmas Eve dinner for a crowd works best when most of the cooking happens before guests arrive. That means roasts that cook hands-off,…
A make-ahead Christmas breakfast casserole means you can open presents instead of cooking. ou build it the night before, keep it in the fridge, and slide it into the oven while everyone gathers around the tree. If you want something sweet to bake alongside, these apple streusel muffins can be made two days ahead. There…
New Year’s Eve is the night for grazing. Instead of a sit-down dinner, set out a mix of hot and cold finger foods that guests can pick at until midnight. If you also want some sweet and salty snacks for the countdown, check out these easy New Year’s Eve snacks perfect for midnight. Plan 5…
Mini dessert cups are the easiest Christmas dessert for a party. Everyone gets their own portion, there’s no slicing, and none of these need the oven. If you love individual desserts, these individual dessert cups and shooters are all no-bake too. Most of these can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge….
Hosting Christmas this year? These 25 crockpot Christmas recipes feed a crowd with almost no stress. Holiday cooking is a lot easier when the slow cooker does half the work. While the crockpots handle the main, the sides and the drinks, your oven stays free and you actually get to enjoy your guests. For more…
Need easy bake sale ideas? The best bake sale treats are easy to make in big batches, travel well and look great wrapped up on a table. Bars and cookies are always the top sellers, like these brown butter chocolate chip blondies. This list has bars, cookies, muffins and mini loaves, and no-bake treats kids…
Looking for easy girl dinner ideas? These 25 girl dinners include snack plates, protein-packed boards, cozy bites and fresh bowls you can make in 15 minutes or less. Girl dinner is a plate of little things you love, put together with no real cooking. Think cheese, crackers, fruit, a dip and something sweet, like this…
Want coffee shop drinks without the price? These 20 Nespresso recipes to make at home include iced lattes, shaken espresso, cold foam, cappuccinos and holiday favorites. A Nespresso machine makes it easy to recreate your favorite coffee shop drinks at home. Add a little syrup, milk and ice and you have a latte in two…