Comments on: Pepperidge Farm Holiday Worthy Meals Challenge

By: Tips for Simplifying the Holidays with Pepperidge Farm | Dine and Dish

Tips for Simplifying the Holidays with Pepperidge Farm | Dine and Dish — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:34:49 +0000

[…] you’ll remember back to a post last week, I shared that this year is a bit crazy in that we are hosting three holiday meals in our home! […]

By: Evelyn Cucchiara

Evelyn Cucchiara — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:42:05 +0000

Plan, plan plan and then plan some more. Right down to exactly how much butter, flour & everything else you need from the store. That way you only need to make one trip.

Plan what food goes in what dish. Then leave post it notes in the dish. Can’t overlook anything that way.

Make a different list for each event of everything you’re serving, right down to the garnishes. Again, you won’t forget anything.

The key is to remove all of the details from your head, and get them down on paper. Now – just don’t lose your lists! (I post them inside my kitchen cabinets. Easy to see, not making visual clutter).

By: DARLENE E

DARLENE E — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:49:46 +0000

I HAVE A BIG FAMILY SO EACH WIFE OR HUSBAND BRING A DISH THAT WAY ITS NOT HARD ON THE PERSON WHO IS HOSTING IT.

By: Yvonne Houchin

Yvonne Houchin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:01:23 +0000

Have you mom there to do the cooking! 🙂

By: Katie @ Healthnut Foodie

Katie @ Healthnut Foodie — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:04:41 +0000

Yum! Kristen!!! These look awesome!!!

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:24:19 +0000

Those look amazing Kristen-

My trick- serve on fancier platters – makes everything seem just a bit more festive!

By: Divya @flavourfiesta

Divya @flavourfiesta — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:04:08 +0000

Wow, you’ve got THREE dinners? Kudos to you, girl.

As for tips, I have to say that advance preparation is key. And one should always try out new recipes beforehand to avert disaster :).

By: Just Fran

*Just Fran* — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:59:41 +0000

Those rolls look delicious. I am a fan of taking a few shortcuts and enjoying the entertaining process (instead of killing yourself and being worn out when the guests arrive). Here is a holiday entertaining tip that I shared last year: http://my-plate.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-party-tip.html Wash the dishes as you go. Believe me; it is worth it. Wishing you the Merriest of Christmases and a Happy New Year!