The holidays seemed so far away just a week or so ago, and now they feel like they will soon be over! Still, between now and then, there’s a lot of entertaining that will take place. I’m a strong believer in taking help when it’s needed, and when you’re the host of a holiday party, you definitely need help. Sometimes that help comes in the form of a friend or relative in the kitchen, or hiring teenagers to act as waitstaff, or in planning your menu carefully. Of course, the best holiday parties have delicious homemade foods, but there’s no shame in having a couple of prepared food items on your menu that are tasty and easy to make and serve. Remember, you’re supposed to enjoy yourself at your party too, so take the help when you can!

Those prepared food items that you buy and serve always act as your safety net - should something go wrong with what you’re making, you always have the “fall back” foods. Often, however, those prepared food items that you pull out of your oven at the last minute can be the stars of the show. Tomorrow at 4pm ET on QVC, I’ll be showcasing one such holiday fall back item - Assorted Strombolis from Rastelli’s. The best thing about these strombolis, however, is that they are not just for holiday entertaining, but make a great lunch or dinner and would be fantastic for the Big Game parties that are just a month or two away. Continue reading »