by: Jenn Powell
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DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHO WILL SIT NEXT TO WHOM. MAKE PLACE CARDS WITH LEAVES FOR A NO-FUSS WAY TO ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY.
WITH ALL THE FOOD THAT WILL BE SERVED DURING THE MEAL, DON'T STRESS ABOUT AN APPETIZER. MAKE A CHARCUTERIE BOARD FOR YOUR GUESTS TO PICK ON WITH MEATS, CHEEESES, VEGETABLES & SPREADS.
CHOOSE SIDE DISHES THAT CAN BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME AND THEN JUST NEED TO BE REHEATED LIKE THIS BROCCOLI VELVEETA BAKE.
WHEN YOUR GUESTS ASK WHAT THEY CAN BRING, HAVE EVERYONE BRING A DESSERT. THIS WAY YOU ONLY HAVE TO PUT TIME AND EFFORT INTO THE MEAL.
THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN A LARGE STACK OF DISHES AFTER A BIG MEAL. CLEAN THE DISHES AS YOU USE THEM FOR LESS OF A MESS AT THE END.