14 Fast Entertaining Ideas

Give chicken a boost of protein, flavor and crunch by coating it in ground pistachios instead of breadcrumbs.

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Breasts

You can also slice the chicken into bite-size pieces before crusting it and serve the sauce on the side.

Turn a freezer aisle fave into an elegant breakfast or dessert with wine-poached pears.

Spiced Pears & Waffles

Skewer pieces of waffles and pears for a fun brunch presentation.

Kale adds a nutritious, rustic bite to this traditional Italian sauce.

Kale Pesto Fettuccine

Serve this dish in individual ramekins for the ultimate brunch crowd-pleaser.

Spicy Coddles Eggs

A nice pink hue will definitely stir things up at the dinner table.

Creamy Beet & Goat Cheese Risotto

This bright salad will steal the spotlight at any holiday table.

Shrimp & Radicchio Salad

Radicchio is sturdy enough that you can toss this salad hours before serving it.

Add a sweet spin to this classic cocktail with a splash of seasonal cranberry juice.

Cranberry Negroni

Don't water your drink down: make orange-cranberry ice cubes by freezing the juices in layers.

This sophisticated supper comes together in just minutes. Perfect for last-minute visitors!

Blackberry Pork Tenderloin

Give boxed cake mix a face lift by adding canned pumpkin. It's simple and sweet!

Maple & Pumpkin Cake

Upgrade lunch with these spicy pita pockets filled with chicken, veggies and cilantro.

Chipotle Chicken Salad

Turn your home into a French bistro with store bought crepes and a creamy mushroom filling.

Mushroom Crepes

Get a spicy-sweet start to your day with these antioxidant-rich smoothies, laced with a hint of ginger.

Pom-Berry Smoothie

Whip up this winter warmer in a snap for hungry guests coming in from the cold.

Gingery Wonton Soup

Let the kids help you roll up these coconut and chocolate treats. It will be great practice for building snowmen!

German Chocolate Macaroons

Place macaroons in mini cupcake liners tucked into a decorative box.