Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead

Holidays often conjure up warm and nostalgic memories, but they can also provoke a bit of anxiety, especially for those faced with cooking that big Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. In Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead the Diva herself, provides 125 foolproof recipes and a no-fail game plan to eliminate the stress and make it easy to prepare meals for 12 holiday celebrations from New Year's, Valentine's Day, and Easter, to Rosh Hashanah and Halloween. She includes expanded menus and extra help for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether it's a backyard bash for Dad on Father's Day or an elegant Passover Seder, each holiday features one or more make-ahead menus, plus tips on table settings, decorations, guest lists, estimating beverage amounts, and more. With a tone that is reassuring and confidence boosting, Diane serves as a holiday meal cheerleader, explaining how to get organized in advance and how to create a fabulous meal ever step of the way. The invaluable book is full of practical advice for both novice cooks and seasoned entertainers looking for a better way to cook for the holidays. The Diva's Famous Do-Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner: Hot Cranberry Punch Curried Cream of Pumpkin Soup Perfect Roast Turkey Make-Ahead Gravy Old-Fashioned Do-Ahead Cornbread Stuffing Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Creamy Butternut Squash Cranberry Chutney Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots Hot Apple Pie Sundaes And Much more!