With the holidays upon us; the time is perfect for getting together with the people who mean the most to you. There’s something special about this time of year; it’s almost magic. When it comes to a good holiday dinner, a lot is involved. From appetizers to the main course and even dessert, there are many options to choose from. These days, most people are trying to live healthier lifestyles and sometimes it can be hard finding options to choose from. Even harder, are the dishes that take so long to prepare that you end up missing out on your time with friends and family.

When it comes to making the perfect dinner dishes, and doing so with as little stress as possible, many of us turn to the Food Network. They’ve got a show for everyone; from beginning cooks to well-versed chefs and everything in between. For this holiday season, we spoke to Donatella Arpaia about preparing food without skimping on taste, adding those veggies, and the perfect side dishes.

The dishes on Donatella’s table look incredible and the advice she had to give was great. Now, seemingly the most stressful part of planning those holiday get-togethers can be made easier, and we’re definitely going to be using her tips and tricks to make our own meal time better for everyone at our gatherings.

You can visit getbacktothetable.com for more information.

What is your favorite holiday dinner dish? Tweet us at @CelebMix and let us know.

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