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"8 Ways to Do Holiday Brunch\\nThrowing a boozy brunch is a fun, easy and cheap way to celebrate the season. Prep almost all of these delish dishes the day before so, come party time, you can actually hang out. Cocktail?\\nThe best greeting is one made with cocktails in hand. Float a cranberry or two on top to snaz them up.\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/pear-cranberry-sparklers)\\nPancakes say lazy-day lounging with friends. Sour-cherry syrup, which you can make a week ahead, adds a twist on taste.\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/almond-pancakes-with-sour-cherry-syrup)\\nYour friends might not bake from scratch, but they'll be psyched that you did! Be sure to use fresh baking powder or the bread won't rise.\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/biscuits)\\n\\n  \\n__Maple Sausage__\\n\\nStuff those biscuits with maple sausage, and they're almost too good. Almost. Prep the patties the day before, then cook them quickly just prior to serving.\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/maple-sausage)\\nA fancy-pants fruit salad with a tropical flair really sweetens things up. Chop fruit in advance; assemble day of. Done!\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/tropical-fruit-salad)\\nBrunch sans egss isn't brunch! Stick this strata in the oven as guests arrive.\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/bell-pepper-and-goat-cheese-strata)\\nBalance the meal with a savory salad. Dress kale a day ahead; toss at the table.\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/kale-salad-with-dates-parmesan-and-almonds)\\nCider is the ideal way to warm up the room\u2014especially if it's spiked.\\n\\n[See the recipe.](/fooddiet/recipes/2012/12/clementine-mulled-cider)\\n\\n  \\n__[7 Easy One-Pot Meals](/fooddiet/2012/11/seven-easy-one-pot-meals-slideshow)__\\n\\n__[Guilt-Free Pasta Recipes](/fooddiet/2012/03/pasta-lovers-diet-slideshow)__\\n\\n__[Healthy Comfort Foods](/fooddiet/2009/11/healthy-comfort-foods-slideshow)__"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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