We are setting up our holiday displays in our stores this week, so the shopping season is officially here! We can understand if you are thinking about turkey more than gumdrops and sugarplums right now. But if you are planning to entertain this season, whether it's for a group of 4 or 50, we've got a slew of classes to help make entertaining seem effortless.

Our Warming Winter Dinner Party features an elegant menu with seasonal dishes such as Caramelized Parsnip Bisque that you will learn to pull off flawlessly.

Stick to the classics like Roast Prime Rib au Jus with Horseradish Sauce in Dinner Party Classics. Our chefs provide lots of make-ahead shortcuts so you have time to enjoy your guests.

Learn easy-to-prepare, party-perfect snacks like Pear & Prosecco Bellini with Blue Cheese Mousse Endive Spears with Caramelized Pears & Toasted Pecans in Winter Cocktails & Appetizers.

Diets can wait until the new year. Enjoy the bliss of baked goods such as Double Chocolate Layer Cake with White Chocolate Peppermint Frosting in Festive Baking.

Of course, homemade cookies are a must-do activity for any family during the holidays. Be inspired with interesting recipes for Cranberry-Pistachio Bars with Apricot Glaze and new decorating ideas in Fun n' Fancy Holiday Cookies.

Old-fashioned candy like Peanut Brittle and Chocolate Truffles will always remind us of the holidays. Learn the art in Candy Making Demo (just $5!).

Can't wait? Watch our videos.

How to Make Peanut Brittle

 

How to Make Chocolate Truffles

The Mart's party happens next week as we transform our retail space into an entertaining extravaganza. Get ideas for easy apps and hostess gifts for the season while you stock up on gift cards.

Less than a month remains of  Bonus Bucks! Buy $200 in gift cards and get an additional $25 gift card to gift or keep for yourself. Buy $400 and get 2! Bonus Bucks is only available until December 1, 2014, so order online now.