This holiday season, we\u2019ve teamed up with our friends at NOLET\u2019S Silver Gin<\/a> to share some of our favorite products and recipes for hosting\u2014including our go-to cocktails starring NOLET\u2019S Gin, which is crafted with real botanicals and over 330 years of family experience.<\/em><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s your first time hosting during the holidays or your 40th time, we know that it can be a stressful undertaking. From creating a cohesive menu to making sure you have enough plates and forks to go around, there are countless points at which planning can take a wrong turn. To avoid some of these potential pitfalls, we turned to the Food52 team for advice: What are holiday hosting essentials you can\u2019t live without? The answers varied, ranging from silicone lids that make prep work a breeze to festive, easy-to-love cocktails made with NOLET\u2019S Gin. However you\u2019re celebrating the season, here are 12 of our best tips, recipes, and tools to make it as seamless\u2014and joyful\u2014as possible.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is the perfect, elegant nibble for a holiday party. They\u2019re savory and sweet, like a cookie and cracker in one.\u201d \u2014Nicole Davis, Contributing Editor<\/p>\n \u201cMy biggest beef with a Moscow Mule is that it\u2019s vodka based, and I\u2019m very much not a vodka girl. The swap for NOLET\u2019S Gin, plus the addition of festive pomegranate, makes this the ideal holiday sipper for me.\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cNot only is this take on roasted chicken wildly delicious, it\u2019s also surprisingly easy for how impressive it looks and tastes. It\u2019s exactly the sort of festive centerpiece that holiday gatherings call for, without any stress.\u201d \u2014Anabelle Doliner, Staff Editor<\/p>\n \u201cI made this for a Friendsgiving last year and let me tell you, my friends were impressed! It is truly the perfect winter cocktail.\u201d \u2014Sam Brahler, Senior Account Manager, Brand Partnerships<\/p>\n \u201cEven with all of the seasonal options out there, chocolate chip cookies are still my No. 1 for the holidays…or really even any time of the year. It\u2019s pretty hard to top a classic chocolate chip cookie, but when I first tried these tahini chocolate chip cookies, I didn\u2019t realize I had been missing them all my life. I think using tahini in desserts is still relatively new for a lot of people, especially for the holidays, so this is always a welcome and surprising hit.\u201d \u2014Ariel Pietrobono Costa, Creative Strategy Director<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m all about this brown-butter stuffing for holiday dinners. It\u2019s a crowd pleaser that has even non-stuffing-lovers going for seconds.\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/p>\n \u201cThe addition of maple syrup makes this gimlet decidedly wintry. Plus, it\u2019s a cocktail that couldn\u2019t be simpler to make: Along with the syrup, just add lime juice and NOLET\u2019S Silver Gin to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake for 20 to 30 seconds, and float star anise on top for garnish, if desired.\u201d \u2014Anabelle Doliner, Staff Editor<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cI rave to friends about these silicone lids. They not only help with dinner prep but also keep food warm after it hits the table\u2014a must when there are multiple dishes to juggle!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/p>\n \u201cI have some vintage Russel Wright that I love, and have switched out my other dishes for these over time. They look amazing no matter what your style, taste or occasion. The Lug bowls are my absolute favorite! So versatile, they are perfect for ingredients prep, salad bowl, candy, bowls, dips, and are easy to hold for sofa grazing during the big game or in front of the fireplace.\u201d \u2014Wren Bach, Director of User Experience & Product Design<\/p>\n \u201cI love how this colorful glassware from Hawkins New York dresses up any drink.\u201d \u2014Nicole Davis, Contributing Editor<\/p>\n \u201cMy favorite moment when dining\u2014especially when you\u2019re with your closest friends and family during the holidays\u2014is the cup of coffee after dinner. It\u2019s revitalizing, delicious, and the best way to keep everyone together at the table.\u201d \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Content Creator<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cA really cute and lovely advent calendar like this one brings back so<\/em> much nostalgia for me, makes for a statement decor piece, and also keeps me on track to remember the office holiday party!\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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3. Chili Crisp & Honey Roasted Chicken From Frankie Gaw<\/a>
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8. Five Two Airtight Silicone Lids<\/a>
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\nWhat are your holiday hosting essentials? Let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n
\nIn partnership with NOLET\u2019S<\/a>, we’re sharing this holiday season’s most festive tips, tricks, and recipes. With a rich history that dates back over 330 years and 11 generations, NOLET\u2019S floral and fruit-forward gin is a staple on our bar carts during the holiday season and beyond.<\/em>
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