I'm less envious, however, of folks who are preparing a feast for a big bunch of people. This is always potentially stressful, on a holiday or any other time.

• Make the Best Brisket Ever
• Pomegranate Apple Salad Recipe

The challenge is to satisfy the wide spectrum of tastes at the table and not drive yourself crazy or wreck your home in the process.

• Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
• Sweet Potato Kugel Recipe

The only thing I like about cooking for large bunches of people is that there's always something to worry about. It's not a holiday unless you can engage in your favorite hobbies, and as mine are eating and worrying, I'm usually all set.

• Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
• Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe