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Whether you've been invited or you're the host of a holiday party, you know the joy (and the stress) of preparing the perfect seasonal bash. To wow and dazzle - without needing to reach for your flask - trivago.com asked some of America's best celebrity and hotel chefs to dish on their favorite recipes for a stress-free holiday get-together.
Time to get cooking!
For The (Spiked) Punch: Cranberry Flower
Chef Chris Santos
Beauty & Essex and The Stanton Social
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You might know him as the picky judge on Food Network's Chopped, but add a jug (or three) of Chef Santos' Cranberry Flower and even the most curmudgeon of your party scrooges will find their holiday cheer.
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For The Finger Food: Jamaican Jerk Caramel Corn
Chef Ryan Dutch
Queen of the Night at the Paramount Hotel
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As flamboyant an offering as Chef Dutch himself, putting out bowls of these sweet and spicy treats will wow your guests and give you a bit of breathing room before the main event.
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For The Carnivores: Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin
Chef Johan Svensson
BLT Steak at the Trump Hotel Waikiki
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Everything is better with bacon, and that runs doubly true when you're serving an entire room full of people. Luckily Chef Svensson's recipe is a cinch to make in a party pinch, and just as delicious.
For The Healthy Side: Citrus Quinoa Salad
Chef Russell Wooten
Longitude at Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica
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Chef Wooten's salad is all about presentation, and the delicate flavors and bold colors will keep the vegetarians happy, and balance out that heavy holiday party plate.
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For The Fool-Proof Roll: Herb Popover
Chef Ronnie Rainwater
Delmonico Steakhouse at The Venetian
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Finicky pastry can be the bane of any holiday party host, but Chef Rainwater's herb popovers are a surefire crowd-pleaser, and promise not to deflate before they hit the plate.
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For Your Just Dessert: Olive Oil Cake with Poached Pears
Chef Michael White
Ai Fiori at the Langham Hotel New York
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The pièce de résistance of any great party is dessert, and the port-addled fruit on top of Chef White's moist cake will guarantee your guests end dinner on a high note - and will have them asking for seconds!