Your kids get up at the crack of dawn to open presents. You normally find yourself spending the rest of the morning cleaning up wrapping paper from all over the living room and you spend the afternoon slaving over the stove to get the appetizers and dinner prepared for your guests. Well, we’re going to take a bit of the chaos out of Christmas Day by providing you with a few stellar recipes to try this year:

Appetizers:

Pears and Prosciutto: What do fruit and a classic Italian meat have in common? They go wonderfully together and makes for a delicious appetizer. Take a slice of a pear, cover it with blue cheese crumbles and wrap it up with a slice of prosciutto. Recipe here: http://bit.ly/1BEEGEb.

Hot Artichoke and Crab Dip: If you thought crabs were only around during the summertime, think again. This warm, creamy dip will have everyone coming back for more. Serve with crackers, pita chips or pretzels. Recipe here: http://bit.ly/2gPoHyT.

Loaded Potato Bites: Cheese. Bacon. Sour cream. Potatoes. What’s not to love? We guarantee you won’t be able to eat just one. Recipe here: http://bit.ly/2hSpc8P.

Main Dishes:

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin: Pork doesn’t even need bacon if it’s cooked properly, but what the heck, everything is better with bacon, right? This dish is elegant, yet simple and perfect for your holiday feast. Recipe here: http://bit.ly/2hyl5T7.

Lollipop Lamb Chops: grilled tender lamb chops topped with sweet agave nectar could potentially earn gold this holiday season. Recipe here: http://bit.ly/1sPOWSi.

Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon Steaks: we can’t leave this fish dish off the menu this holiday. It’s easy to make, tastes delicious and pairs well with just about any side dish. Recipe here: http://bit.ly/1CnQ2Oy.

This is David’s Soundview Catering, a premiere catering and events company based in Stamford, CT, serving Connecticut and New York since 1988. Utilizing a palette of fresh, quality ingredients to prepare dishes that appeal to all the senses, David’s Soundview Catering’s talented team of chefs offer an extensive and delicious selection of seasonal favorites and globally inspired cuisine.