5 Festive Meals That Make the Holidays Easier Than Ever

While we love and anticipate it, the holiday season is a notoriously hectic time of year. Between navigating the usual to-do's of the day, and planning for a season full of parties, gift giving, and social obligations, it can be easy to lose track of time.Libby's® Fruits and Vegetablescan change that. Wave goodbye to your menu-planning worries and stock up ahead of time. Wondering where to start? We've got you covered. Here are five delicious recipes that are jam-packed with Libby's® Fruits and Vegetables that everyone at the table will love.

The Appetizer
In thisCinnamon Carrot Soup Shooters with Maple Glazed Baconrecipe, sweet and savory make a perfect union withLibby's® Sliced Carrots, maple syrup, vegetable broth, onion, cinnamon, and seasonings. Whether you serve them to guests as they arrive or include them on the menu as an amuse-bouche, this shot of soup is a cozy, welcoming way to start a warm holiday meal.

Cinnamon Carrot Soup Shooters with Maple Glazed Bacon

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The Side Dishes
Salty pancetta and red potatoes are a hearty base for thisSouthern Style Green Beansrecipe made withLibby's® Cut Green Beans. Brown sugar brings out the variety of flavors while a pinch of cayenne pepper lends a bit of heat. Brighten up the table and balance a robust menu with thisCarrot and Beet SaladfeaturingLibby's® Sliced BeetsandLibby's® Sliced Carrots. Crunchy pistachios and crumbled feta round out this crisp side dish. Be sure to make a big batch--this salad is deceptively delicious, and will have guests going back for more.

Southern Style Green Beans

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Carrot and Beet Salad

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The Entrée
Hearty and delicious, thisLentil Shepherds's Pieis a crowd pleaser for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. It has all the trappings of the traditional pie--onion, mushrooms, garlic, russet potatoes, and butter -- but green lentils are a healthy substitution for ground beef in this version. What's better? It's a one-pot wonder, rounded out withLibby's® Cut Green BeansandLibby's® Sliced Carrots,可以提前组装。这意味着you get to maximize your mingling with guests.

Lentil Shepherd's Pie

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Last But Not Least, Dessert
You didn't think we'd give you a menu without dessert, did you? Few things are more festive than a fruit pie or crumble, which is why thisSpiced Pear Crumbleis a holiday dessert dream. It also has good-for-your-body ingredients like flax seeds and coconut oil. Crunchy oats, walnuts, andLibby's® Sliced Pearsare seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, and sugar. It's broiled just long enough to obtain a crispy covering, and voilà!--dessert is served. (And gone in no time.)

Spiced Pear Crumble

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