Your Holiday Open-House cheese tray should include a mix of soft and hard choices, garnished with grapes and other seasonal fruits.
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	Chocolate Covered Raspberry Cocktail

Capture the warmth of the holiday season by bringing family and friends together for an open house. This drop-in party is ideal for busy guests and requires minimum fuss from you. The best part? Everything can be done beforehand so you can enjoy mingling.

We've put together a decorating tips slide show and video, right, a list of recipes for your buffet, wine-pairing tips and holiday cocktail recipes.

Buffet Menu

Cheese tray with Herbed Cheese-and-Cracker Bits

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (served in a crockpot to stay warm)

Polenta and Chicken Tartlets

Chocolate Fondue

Tra Vigne's Biscotti (perfect with fondue)

Wine Pairings