It's crunch time folks, and the time is nigh to prepare yourself for the onslaught of holiday festivities (if you haven't already). Luckily, we've rounded up our holiday survival recipes all in one place for your viewing and using pleasure -- from surviving last-minute guests to providing a 3-ingredient festive party snack, we've got you covered for any and every holiday circumstance.
The Party Punch Bowl: Crimson Bulleit Punch
Let's face it: you can't survive the holidays without a good drink. Treat your guests -- and yourself -- to this silver bullet, or Bulleit, of a recipe.
Wow your holiday dinner guests with a fancy roast that's shockingly easy to make.
The Last-Minute Hors d'Oeuvre: Puff Pastry Pinwheels
No need to panic when guests swing by unannounced -- as long as you have some puff pastry lying around in the freezer (store-bought or homemade).
The No-Fail Potato Gratin: Celery Root and Potato Gratin
The perfect ratio of crunchy top to creamy interior -- plus Tom's tips for achieving perfection in any gratin.
The Instant Holiday Gift: Torrisi's Spicy Sauce
The DIY hot sauce you can make from the bottles and cans in your pantry -- an instant holiday gift for the people you still don't know what to get.
The Make-Ahead Holiday Breakfast: Orange Scented Olive Oil Sticky Buns
Serve your family an impressive holiday breakfast without losing any sleep.
The Fruitcake Alternative: Fruitcake-Inspired Brownies
Instead of relegating fruitcake to the darkest corner of your dessert table, serve up Fruitcake-Inspired Brownies that will please everybody.
Homemade Rolls for Novice Bakers: Heavenly Oatmeal-Molasses Rolls
Bake up a batch of rolls for the holidays -- no experience required.
The DIY Place Card Holder: Cocoa Pear Crisps
Revolutionize place card holders while feeding your guests at the same time.
The Festive Party Snack: Orange Blossom Candied Cranberries
A simple recipe that's beautiful, snack-able, and dessert-able all at once.
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