Easy Holiday Entertaining

Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful. A bit of planning and you’ll have the perfect spread.

Pick an easy appetizer to start. Something you can make in advance and have ready when your guests arrive. I recommend goat cheese stuffed dates with DeNigris Aged Gold Balsamic. This vinegar is made in the classic tradition of Modena Italy and pairs perfectly with both hot and cold dishes! Balsamic vinegar is like Parmigiano Reggiano or prosciutto di Parma - it has to be made in a specific way, with specific ingredients. Anything else is just a knock off. DeNigris also happens to be the only one in the US without sulfites in their vinegar.

I always like to start with white wine for antipasto. I’m loving Alpasion’s Sauvignon Blanc. Because of its fruit and herby flavor, it’s perfect to sip on while guests gather, whether they’re eating or not! Alpasion makes several other varietals, so if Sauvignon Blanc isn’t for you, they’re still worth checking out. They’ve also got a gorgeous lodge at their property in Argentina. You can actually stay there, tour the vineyards and do a tasting!

For dinner, there’s nothing like a show stopping roast, especially one that’s super easy to make! My prime rib roast is a simple recipe that will wow your guests without overwhelming YOU. Red meat definitely needs red wine. I’d pair La Gerla with this dish - either their Brunello or their Poggio Deglli Angeli. These are Tuscan red wines with big flavors to compliment a hearty Christmas dinner.

No party, or meal, is complete without a little something sweet. OmSweetHome’s non dairy butter is actually a vegan butter alternative that whips up the same way real butter does for buttercreams and other dishes - both sweet and savory. Here I used it to frost a gingerbread cake that I made from the box (it’s not cheating if you mixed it!) and you can see how it looks (and tastes!) just like a classic buttercream. The owner, Dawn is a friend of mine, and I’m always happy to support other female owned businesses!

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