Your holiday entertainment questions answered

We asked readers to send in their holiday entertaining questions and had our culinary dream team weigh in. Food editor Russ Parsons, deputy Food editor Betty Hallock and Test Kitchen Director Noelle Carter are here to make sure your holiday parties are a success.

Here are some of the questions we received, with the answers below. If you've still got questions, it's not too late. Comment on this post or ask us on Twitter using #LATHoliday or on our Facebook page.

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