There’s no stopping the holidays from rolling in so we have to be on our toes with entertaining ideas. Here are just a few tips and great ways to make your table the talk of the town including an impressive introduction to holiday fare. (It’s through the generosity of restaurateur and hostess Happy Ongpauco Tiu.)

 

Cream cheese balls

 

You will need:

 

Cream cheese

Finely chopped ham (leftovers are great for this)

Salt and pepper

Fresh dill, finely chopped

 

Steps:

 

Soften up half a block of cream cheese and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Mix in some chopped ham bits.

Form into a ball

Roll the rest of the ham and chopped dill to cover the cheese ball.

Chill

 

Serve with Melba toast or crackers

Tip: you can use or add chopped dried fruits or nuts.