For most people, the idea of pulling together a big holiday dinner is the very definition of stress. You have to cook foods you make only once a year (or never!), unearth the good china, polish the silver, and get the house ready for company, quite often a crowd. Plus the whole dinner hinges on serving a delicious, golden brown turkey. If that goes wrong, you’re sunk, right?
Relax. Yes, cooking a holiday meal is a challenge. But it is totally doable, especially when you have the expertise of the editors of America’s top magazines at your fingertips. In this collection, you’ll find easy delicious recipes that are guaranteed to make your dinner extraordinary. If you want the classics, we’ve got them. Looking for surprising new takes on turkey and sides? We’ve got those, too. Plus there are all kinds of tips to make sure the day goes right, from planning your menu and guest list to ideas for stunning (and simple) centerpieces and a step-by-step guide to carving the bird. And if something does go wrong? No worries. We’ve got solutions for the most common snafus. So get ready to make the holiday dinner your friends and family will remember for years to come. It’s so much easier than you think!