If you’re anything like us you’ll be hosting more than a few holiday celebrations this season. And, while we’ve all got a handful of tried-and-true recipes that we rely on for dinner parties and other get-togethers throughout the year, the holidays call for something extra special. That’s why we’ve rounded up all the holiday party essentials, right here. From appetizers and drinks (including eggnog!) through festive desserts, you’ll find everything you need for easy entertaining. We’ve even included some dazzling mains, like this gorgeous roast. You’ll be amazed at how much flavor it gets from a simple glaze of warming winter spices, maple syrup and tart pomegranate. It’s the perfect choice for a festive feast or sit-down dinner.

This easy holiday cheese board is the perfect mix of homemade recipes, crafts and artful arranging. Adorable adorned puff pastry Christmas trees hover above a beautiful mix of cheeses, meats and snacks, complemented perfectly by a homemade cranberry honey. It’s a guaranteed hit, with something for everyone.

Festive, fun and easy to make, this white chocolate holiday bark is a sweet and colorful treat that’s perfect for gifting or serving at your next holiday party.

Ree uses festive colors for these tasty skewers: store-bought spinach tortellini and fresh mozzarella for white, cherry tomatoes for red and adrizzle of pesto for green.

This pistachio tiramisu is a game changer that’s both familiar and unexpected. The custard here is streamlined for ease—simply whip the egg yolks until they’re airy and light, add rich, beautifully green pistachio cream, then fold in a luxuriously whipped mascarpone cream. The result is a smooth, creamy base with a delightful crunch from chopped pistachios. Both are layered with coffee-drenched ladyfingers that have a hit of hazelnut flavored liqueur for an extra layer of nutty depth. Together, the components meld to become a showstopper dessert that’s easy to pull off and fancy enough to serve on a holiday.

A sausage and pepperoni pizza transforms into a festive wreath for the holiday season. Top with a golden-brown dough bow and sprinkle with fresh basil for a dish that's almost too cute to eat.

This impressive centerpiece is perfect for feeding a crowd at your ugly sweater party this holiday season. Coated with a meringue frosting, these bite-size cupcakes are as light as snow and easy to pull off and enjoy during the festivities.

The holidays are all about entertaining and decorating. Why not combine the two? These three colorful cheese ball "ornaments" are festive and fun – the perfect addition to a Christmas party or other celebration. Pair them with your favorite veggies and crackers and watch them disappear!

One of your favorite appetizers (spinach dip) is the perfect flavor inspiration for this savory spin on buttery, rolled rugelach. Molly smartly uses feta for just the right amount of saltiness.

Shake things up this holiday season and replace your Christmas ham with Christmas ribs slathered with triple pomegranate flavor. First, we brush the ribs with sticky pomegranate molasses and rub them with a smoky warm spice blend. Second, we slow-roast them with pomegranate juice to keep things moist, along with some jalapeño for heat. After roasting, we use the pan juices to make a sticky-sweet and slightly spicy BBQ sauce. Finally, we garnish the ribs with fresh pomegranate seeds, for jewel-tone flecks of color and a tangy crunch in every bite.

When you need a quick and easy (but oh-so-festive) decoration for holiday desserts, use candy melts instead of chocolate — no tempering required!

At your holiday brunch, tell guests to have fun with this pull-apart treat and enjoy with coffee or tea.

Cremasse (sometimes spelled cremas or kremas) is a traditional Haitian drink that’s shared with family and friends, usually at the holidays. It’s similar to eggnog and other festive winter drinks but doesn’t contain eggs. Although most recipes for this popular drink have you simply dumping all the ingredients together, infusing the spices into the cream at the beginning intensifies their flavor. And in case you’re wondering about the difference between rum and rhum: Rum is made from molasses, while rhum is made directly from sugarcane. Rum is typically sweet and syrupy, while rhum has more of a punch with herby, earthy flavors. Haitian rhum is often aged for as much as 8 years in oak barrels for even more flavor. Do seek out aged rhum for this festive drink for a true Haitian experience.

Savory, cheesy and bite-sized, these holiday sausage balls are a nostalgic crowd-pleaser that make the perfect appetizer for any festive gathering.

When you need an impressive centerpiece for your dinner table, try Anne's roast.

If you're hosting a winter wonderland-themed party then this spin on the classic Yuletide cake is a perfect choice. Instead of the original meringue mushroom-covered log, this one is made to look like a lovely white birch instead.

Marzipan (or maçapão) was introduced to India by Portuguese colonizers who settled in Goa. What makes the Goan version special is the use of cashew nuts, which are grown locally and less expensive than the traditional almonds. The cashew marzipan is delicately flavored with rose water and just a hint of almond extract. It can be used in many ways and during the holidays, like Christmas, New Years and Easter, the marzipan is tinted and pressed into molds to make these fun and colorful little treats.

Rich pomegranate curd and tangy whipped mascarpone make this tart a delicious showstopper. A tasty crust of toasted almond flour adds a nutty note, and a garnish of jewel-like pomegranate seeds is an elegant finish. This recipe streamlines the step of blind baking the crust by simply lining the dough with foil and pressing it into the sides of the dough — no pie weights or dry beans needed.

This simple and elegant appetizer is ready in only 15 minutes. Pair the poached figs with bread, a boldcheese and your choice of wine for easy holiday entertaining.

This snowman decoration comes together in a few minutes and makes a sweet way to serve a winter mocktail. The creamy white nog is dazzled with the wintry flavors of nutmeg and allspice.

These sweet-and-spicy nuts are the perfect addition to any holiday cheeseboard or cocktail party spread.

Light-as-air meringue swans float upon individual meringue lakes filled with rich vanilla creme anglaise. This dessert is almost too beautiful to eat.

Ina's 15 minute cream cheese round is an easy yet elegant way to start your party.

Roasting high-quality white chocolate magically turns it into an addictive caramel. Stir it into hot chocolate, sandwich it between two cookies or drizzle it over ice cream.

With a variety of pastry tip shapes, you can create a knitted-wool look for this cozy cake. And after your guests are finished admiring, slice into it for a chocolate candy-filled surprise.

A creamy spread of salt cod, potatoes and garlic is perfect for dipping crisp crackers.

Can't wait to sneak one of the candy canes off the tree? Try these pepperminty fried dough bites, instead!

Ina Garten’s filet of beef is ideal for the holidays: It’s foolproof — and guaranteed to impress!

This creamy and cool punch — inspired by a Ramos gin fizz — is a real knockout, complete with a snowman chilling out in drifts of bubbles. To make it ahead, you can assemble the snowman body in advance and pop it in the freezer, adding the scarf just before serving.

The holiday season is synonymous with cookies, and the most well-loved cookie of childhood is probably the chocolate chip variety. Melissa's recipe is part cookie, part biscotti — sweet and soft enough to eat like a cookie, but hard enough to be perfect for coffee dipping.

Try both the sweet and savory versions of Alton's crepe recipe. Stuff with a filling or simply top with powdered sugar for an elegant treat.

Frittatas are an easy way to feed a crowd on a budget. Aida uses asparagus and cheese to flavor the eggs, but any combination of vegetables and cheese would be great.

Ellie's red pepper and walnut dip is quick and easy to make (it's done in 15 minutes!); Set it out alongside a vegetable platter for an elegant appetizer spread.

For a lighter holiday entertaining main, try Bobby's black sea bass with a crunchy relish that's both sweet and spicy.