| Today's Segment -- Video Forthcoming Quick and Easy Holiday Entertaining with Ceci Carmichael Throwing a holiday party is a great way to spend time with friends and family. The trick is to stay stress-free and have fun while you’re doing it! Entertaining Expert Ceci Carmichael is here to share her secrets on throwing a memorable bash from start to finish. What’s the first step to throwing a great holiday party? Pick the right day. During the holidays, schedules fill up fast and weekends are always busier than weekdays. If your bash is the only party on a weeknight, you will have less competition and likely a better turnout. Plus, there’s always the bonus that the party will end at a reasonable hour! So many people love to throw dinner parties around the holidays. How do you keep the party going after a satisfying meal? A great host will always finish a meal with a refreshing cup of coffee. A freshly brewed cup can really keep the conversation going and is the perfect complement to any dessert! Celebrate the season with the delicious taste of Dunkin’ Donuts packaged coffee. They offer several different varieties like s – Original Blend Dunkin’ Dark, Dunkin’ Turbo and Dunkin’ Deecaf. Plus, flavored coffee like – French vanilla, cinnamon spice and hazelnut. Pick some up where you buy groceries and brew it at home! If you have any packages leftover it makes a great stocking stuffer or hostess gift. A great gift idea is to pair a package of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee with a really BIG mug. This coffee is so delicious; you know people are going to want a bigger mug! What’s the best way to dress up beverage? To bring out the richness of Dunkin Donuts coffee, I use Land O’Lakes half & half. It’s made from all natural milk and cream and doesn’t contain artificial flavors or preservatives. The wholesome, natural ingredients make a richer, smoother, more delicious cup of coffee. It’s a real fresh-from-the-farm flavor with all the rich, creamy goodness of real dairy. They also have traditional and fat-free options. Let’s get back to the meal. Do you have any tips for a holiday dish that will make everyone happy? The key to a quick and easy holiday meal is serving dishes that you know your guests will love and using ingredients you may already have in your pantry or can easily find Millions of people serve this deliciously creamy and crunchy Green Bean Casserole each year, and the best part is, you can add your own twists to make this dish your own. Start with a base of green beans and Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup, and then add your family’s favorite ingredients, like cheddar cheese, red bell pepper or bacon Visit CampbellsKitchen.com for this recipe and many more easy and delicious dishes made with soup What’s the best way to have fun at your own party? The trick is to plan ahead and stay organized. I find an organized fridge makes entertaining so much easier. It’s so important for prep and storage. I love the Amana Jot fridge. The door panel has a dry-erase finish. How genius is that? On the day of the party, I write the recipes directly on the fridge. It’s much easier than glancing at a book. When guests come I like to write the menu on the front so guests know what is being served. Just like a restaurant wall! It’s also fun to let kids show off their holiday doodles. Talk about customization. For more information, check out these websites: Dunkindonuts.com amana.com campbellskitchen.com |