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Dishes to Bring to the Party This Season

During the holiday season, being a guest to a dinner party is much easier than hosting it… or so it would seem. Especially when the invitation requests that you bring a dish for others to enjoy. But rather than shying away from the pressure of performing, embrace it. No matter your skill set in the kitchen, these recipes will have your friends and family coming back for seconds.

Appetizer
Potato-Beef Canapes
This dish has all the ingredients of a well-balanced meal in bite-sized form.
Pro-tip: Prepare the meat the day before to avoid more time in the kitchen the day of the party.

Figs with Bacon and Chile
The perfect combination of salty and sweet, these figs will satisfy the taste buds without spoiling the main course.

Main Dish
Mushroom Gruyere Tart
A tart is the perfect dish for a holiday party, it’s fun to say and easy to garnish. And this recipe comes with a surprise ingredient in the crust: tahini.

Dessert
Pumpkin Flan with Maple Caramel
The name for this dessert would stand alone but coupled with the fact that it’s an Ina Garten recipe… need we say more?

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