Video: Time-saving Tips for Fabulous Holiday Entertaining!

Looking to add sizzle and sparkle to your holiday party... all without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. From hors d'oeuvres, to the main course and side dishes, to desserts and beverages, home entertaining expert Ceci Carmichael dishes out some easy tips and time saving advice that'll help you prep for your holiday party and get your home looking festive for your guests.

About Ceci Carmichael - Home Entertaining Expert:

Ceci Carmichael offers quick cooking ideas on Good Food Fast with Family Circle. She's also hosted several television shows including Simplify Your Life on the Fine Living Network and Family Circle and Calling All Cooks on the Food Network.

As a certified chef who trained at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, she specializes in finding quick and easy ways to cook up delicious meals the whole family can enjoy. One of her habits includes barbecuing in winter, preferably, in a foot of snow. She cites Lucille Ball and Julia Child as her childhood heroes. Her other interests include horseback riding, skiing, marathon running, scuba diving, Tennis and Kayaking.

She lives outside of New York City with her husband and 2 children.