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Savor the season with quick entertaining tips

With a tree yet to trim, a mound of gifts to wrap and the annual holiday pageant looming, the added stress of holiday hosting can feel overwhelming. Bring back the joy of holiday entertaining with some time-saving shortcuts and tips courtesy of Joan Hanson, test kitchen director for Hormel Foods.

Bring on the fun with family, friends and finger foods

The economic uncertainty of the last year has had at least one positive effect: consumers are retreating to the comforts of home for nurturing good times and reconnecting with family and friends.

According to U.S. trend watcher Iconoculture, consumers are rediscovering the comfort of home, as they save money by hosting more in-home get-togethers. Indeed, staying home is the new going out; 71 percent of adults report cooking at home more and eating out less.

Make the most of holiday classics

Don’t let guests fear the ghost of holiday meals past; instead ensure perfection with these holiday classics that warm the heart and please the pocket book.

Did you know one ham can provide an easy-to-prepare holiday meal with plenty of delicious options for leftovers? For meal planning and preparation tips, be sure to watch HamTV to get the most out of your holiday ham

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