We adore celebrating the holidays with family and friends. There’s nothing better than a house filled with laughter and aromas of the foods that bring us together.

But when you add hosting to already challenging to-do lists, it can take your holiday stress to a whole new level. All the shopping, chopping, wrapping and decorating while juggling regular commitments can become overwhelming. If you’re already feeling the pressure, you’re not alone.

Even trained professionals find holiday meals for a large crowd taxing, especially out of a home kitchen. But we also understand that great meals are a result of planning, which begins with setting a realistic menu.

I start by asking myself questions like: What is feasible in this setting —am I entertaining at home or somewhere else — and what e

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