18 Recipes for Holiday Hosting Made Simple

The leaves have fallen, Thanksgiving has come and gone. As the calendar flips to December, many of us enter the busiest time of the entire year. Gifts to buy, work to wrap up, and parties to plan. How will you ever find time to get it all done? 

Deep down, though, everyone looks forward to the end-of-year holidays as a chance to reconnect with friends and family. Inviting loved ones into your home can be a lot of fun and a lot of work. Not to mention the stress! 

Here at Easy Home Meals, we have plenty of options to make these family meals, well, easy! Whether you’re hosting a party for a night or out-of-town guests for the whole weekend, here are some recipe ideas for every possible situation. 

Stock the Bar 

This Gingerbread Eggnog White Russian will keep you warm as a roaring fire! 

Skip the alcohol but not the fun with this Grapefruit and Sage Spritzer. 

Is there a better pairing than raspberry and chocolate? Not with this Chocolate Raspberry Frozen Martini.

If you’re hosting overnight guests, treat them the morning after with this fun Mimosa Float. 

Why put away the Apple Cider after fall has turned to winter? 

For a quick cross between dessert and cocktail, serve these Pumpkin Pie Shooters. 

One Pan, Many Servings 

If you have vegetarians in the crowd, they’ll flip for these Stuffed Acorn Squash Vegetarian Bowls.

This Pierogi and Green Bean Casserole will have everybody coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds).

Who wants to wake up early during the holiday break? If you make this Holiday Morning Breakfast Bake the night before, you won’t have to! 

For a Tex-Mex twist on the always-reliable casserole, try this Potato and Taquito Kugel Casserole.

Finger Food Fun for All Ages 

Get the kids involved in the kitchen by making these fun Mini Eclair Reindeer Pops.

Kick your buffet snacks up a notch with Orange and Cinnamon Spiced Nuts.

Forgo the sweet potato casserole with these petite versions of Sweet Potato Casserole Bites.

This festive Potsticker Wreath is sure to put a smile on any guest’s face — even before they take a bite.

Brunch Ideas for Everyone  

These Mini Potato Quiches certainly have the wow factor that will have your brunch guests talking all week! 

For a sweet treat both kids and adults will love, these Best-Loved Blueberry Muffins are a guaranteed hit for any brunch spread.

These Loaded Egg Bites are packed with protein, perfect for breakfast before a busy day of gift shopping.

Or take a different approach and bring some winter vegetables onto the plate in this Potato Puff Crust Autumn Harvest Quiche. 

What will you be cooking this holiday season? Share with us on social @EasyHomeMeals!