4 Holiday entertaining can be easy as pie when you stock up with freezer favorites. (NAPSA)—Here’s a hint on keeping your cool during the winter holidays: take a trip down the frozen aisles of your grocery store. There you can find “Secret Weapons” to make holiday entertaining easier and more enjoyable. Rememberto shop early and stock your freezer so you'll have holiday mornings much more fun * Delicious Desserts: Start with delicious frozen pies, cakes, ice cream and more—then make them your own by addingspecial touches. Try this holiday favorite “Secret Weapon.” secret weapons at your fingertips for parties, unexpected company, family and guests. Try these time-saving, tasty sug- gestions from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) that will help you go from the freezer to table in minutes. Appetizer Thoughts: In the frozen food aisle, all ready to heat and eat are dips, egg rolls, quiche, cheese sticks, meatballs, shrimp and more. Serve on attractive holiday platters and you're ready to enjoy your guests. * Side Dish Suggestions: Frozen vegetables, potatoes, pastas and breads can help make any holiday meal less work for the cook for more time with family. Brunch Ideas: A freezerfull of frozen muffins, waffles, pancakes, ege dishes, breakfast bowls, sandwiches, bagels and more can make Pumpkin Pie With Ginger Whipped Topping 1 frozen pumpkin pie 1 cup frozen or refrigerated whipped cream topping % teaspoon ground ginger In a medium bowl, mix whipped cream and ginger. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Bake pie according to directions. Serve with dollop of whipped cream topping. For more recipes, serving sug- gestions and food safety tips on frozen and refrigerated foods from NFRA,visit www.BringUsToYour Table.com.
