Say it with me: You do not need to be the perfect host. Again: You do not need to be the perfect host. With the holidays upon us and social media serving up its usual array of lifestyle perfection, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and wish you never agreed to throw a party in the first place. But writer Tara O’Brady has some advice for you: shed the worry of entertaining this year by taking the easy route. From where you host to what you serve, you don’t have to sacrifice a good time to have a simple but memorable get together. Here’s how.

Also this week: Stash this ready-to-go dessert in your freezer for unexpected guests over the holidays. And if you’re on a baking bender and don’t know what to do with all that leftover molasses, we’ve got ideas.

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