This holiday season, HoneyBaked is partnering with Joanna Garcia Swisher, actress, tastemaker and co-founder of lifestyle destination The Happy Place to offer tips and advice to first-time hosts and experienced entertainers alike:

Let HoneyBaked Do the Cooking: “Cooking can be the most stressful part of the holidays,” Joanna says. “The Honey Baked Bone-In Half Ham is the star of the show in any holiday spread, and you can’t mess it up since HoneyBaked already did all the hard work for you.”

Set Your Table (or Counter!): “Guests will always gather around the food,” Joanna says. “While a beautiful table setting is always nice, an elevated buffet-style setup is a great way to keep things a little more casual and fun.”

Make-Ahead Mocktails & Cocktails: “A signature festive cocktail or mocktail makes any celebration feel more special,” Joanna says. “I like to prepare a batch before guests arrive so I’m prepared.”

“HoneyBaked is proud to be a part of cherished holiday traditions, both classic and new,” said McLaughlin. “We are excited to partner with hosting expert Joanna Garcia Swisher as she shares the meaningful traditions that have defined her holidays over the years, featuring our signature ham as the centerpiece.”