Easy Recipes You Can Take to Any Holiday Gathering

Crowd-Favorite Christmas Veggie Salad

Take a store-bought vegetable tray (ditch the cherry tomatoes—keep the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and celery). Chop it all up. In a bowl, mix one packet of Italian dressing mix with a cup of mayonnaise and pour it over the veggies. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Chill until serving. It’s colorful, crunchy, and gone before you can say “Merry Christmas, y’all.”

Fancy Pecan Pie from the Freezer

Warm a frozen pecan pie, drizzle it with caramel sauce, and top with whipped cream. Nobody’s questioning it.

Bourbon Cheer

Pour yourself a little holiday happiness—mix two ounces of good bourbon with a drizzle of honey, a squeeze of orange, and a splash of ginger ale. Serve it over ice with a cinnamon stick for garnish. Sweet, simple, and guaranteed to keep your spirits bright.