Festive and flawless feast-making

You’ve decided to take one for the team and summon the entire clan over for dinner and festivities on December 24 or 25. The invite was the easy part. Now you’ve got to figure out how to balance what's on your menu with your family's preferences and palates.

But prepping, cooking and serving the Christmas meal doesn’t have to be a dreaded or frustrating endeavor. With the right planning, you can ace this banquet, sidestep the stress, and conquer the kitchen with culinary cleverness. This positive process starts with the right mindset. For tips, click here and read my newest piece for CTW Features.