5 Crowd-Pleasers for Your Next Holiday Spread
From a crowd-pleasing pasta and crispy bang bang tenders to peppermint cookies and pumpkin pie bars — five recipes for your next holiday gathering.
Whether you're hosting a full sit-down dinner or bringing a dish to someone else's table, this roundup covers both ends of the meal — a rich pasta and a batch of crispy tenders for the savory side, plus three sweets for the dessert table.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars
All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a no-fuss bar form that's easier to slice and pass around. Prep: 15m Cook: 45m
The Best Small Batch M&M Cookies
A small-batch, chocolate-chip-style cookie studded with M&Ms for when you don't need a full dozen. Prep: 10m Cook: 10m
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chewy chocolate cookies get a festive peppermint twist that's built for the holiday cookie plate. Prep: 10m Cook: 8m
High Protein Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
Crispy breaded tenders tossed in a bold bang bang sauce disappear fast on any appetizer spread. Prep: 15m Cook: 12m
Copycat Carbone Pasta with Tortellini & Burrata
A creamy, spicy vodka sauce over cheese tortellini, finished with burrata, makes a main dish that feels special-occasion. Prep: 10m Cook: 20m
Mix and match the savory and sweet, or lean all-in on dessert — either way, this spread is built to feed a crowd.
