Less is more: Easy recipes for the holiday season

Time is of the essence when it comes to the holidays. With all the decorating, shopping and wrapping, who has the time for those big holiday dinners? Whether cooking an entrée or dessert, these recipes are sure to free up some much needed time. 

Baked Ziti Casserole

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We love a cheesy goodness, and this dish definitely fits the bill. Made with layers of pasta, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese—it’s the perfect dish to cook for your next holiday party.

Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes

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So simple, yet so much to love. In a breezy 20 minutes, you’ll have a fancy-looking, tasty appetizer that will leave your guests impressed. 

BBQ Bacon Meatloaf

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Mix the deliciousness of BBQ with the classic taste of a mom-approved recipe and you’ll be everyone’s favorite host. This recipe contains bacon, sweet hickory BBQ sauce and a surprise layer of cheese topped with crunchy fried onions!

Cheesy Bruschetta Pull-Apart Bread

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Whoever said you shouldn’t play with your food, didn’t have this fun recipe in mind. Apart from the fun factor, this recipe is also quite simple to make: Just cut a loaf of bread, stuff it with tomatoes, cheese and basil and then bake it until the cheese melts. That’s one less dish to worry about.

Easy Cinnamon French Toast

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Planning on a holiday brunch? Look no further than this recipe to be one of your star dishes. Just place the bread, sausage, Egg Beaters, milk, sugar, and vanilla into baking dish and tada! An easy cinnamon toast recipe less in under an hour. 

Tomato-Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Here’s a reason to be happy: bacon mixed with your mac and cheese. This is one dish your guests will remember and ask for every year. 

Holiday Wreath Pizza

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If you didn’t decorate your home, well now’s your chance. This quick and easy pizza is festive and can be served as an appetizer or main course . . . and oh yeah, it tastes amazing — it’s pizza for crying out loud!