18 Holiday Entertaining Recipes

We can thank our friends in Quebec for this spiced pork pie that's become synonymous with winter entertaining. Feel free to use a store-bought pie crust for easy assembly, or roll out the dough and make individual hand pies worthy of serving with cocktails at your festive gatherings.

Sweet and citrusy, this baked ham comes together quickly and is an ideal complement to any holiday party. Serve bowls of assorted mustards and fresh buns or biscuits. The kids can make their own sandwiches that are perfect for tiny hands.

This elegant make-ahead dark chocolate dessert is infused with citrus thanks to the addition of Grand Marnier. Serve alongside a crisp shortbread cookie, or top with a smattering of nuts to add a little crunch to this gluten-free holiday dessert.

No-cook appetizers are an essential when entertaining this holiday season. Feel free to puree the bean mixture in advance and dress the tops of these toasts with sundried tomatoes, fresh herbs or olives.