Cooking at The Sizzleworks Cooking School: Ultimate Dessert Buffet

Two Do Ahead Divas go head to head in this holiday extravaganza. Chef Julie, a caterer in a former life, will share her favorite foods for holiday festivities as well as tricks and secrets for make ahead preparations. Chef Carol, of Sizzleworks will bring her years of entertaining in her own home, as well as her favorite tips. From planning to garnish, setting the table and the mood, your party will be quick, easy, fun, and an enormous success.

Dessert is the most essential and anticipated part of any meal, especially during the holidays. So why not create an entire party that's devoted only to desserts? Sure, this idea is a bit off center, but a dessert party is the ultimate holiday event: unexpected, festive, and ever so slightly decadent. A desserts-only bash is also an amazingly carefree way to entertain, because everything can be made ahead. With just a few finishing touches before your guests arrive, you'll be party-ready.

•  Lemon Buttermilk Panna Cotta w/ Raspberries
• Chocolate Cherry Truffle Torte w/ White Chocolate Leaves
• Mini Apple Pear Crisps & UBER-QUICK Creme Anglaise
• Dessert Cheese Platter w/ Seasonal Fruit
• Margarita Bars
• Champagne Mocktails
• Rich Hot Chocolate with Palmiers