One of the things I love about the holidays is trying the different foods that people make for their holiday parties. For many people, this week is a week full of parties. If you're still in the planing stages of what to make for your holiday gathering, here's a great menu with a few different options to make in your Blendtec blender. Just pick one of the two meals under each category and create your perfect holiday feast.

For the Cranberry-Pomegranate Vinaigrette salad, sprinkle nuts, seeds, orange segments, red onion slivers, and caramelized pecans over fresh greens. Garnish with cranberries or pomegranate seeds. The Caesar salad is a bit more simple: romaine lettuce, croutons, thin slices of Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.

The Vegetable Chowder is a delicious soup that all your guests are sure to enjoy. Put this traditional BBQ sauce on your ribs and cook how you desire.

BBQ Sauce on Ribs

Corn bread is a great addition to the soup, and the curried apricot sauce with shrimp is a perfect accompaniment to your ribs.

Both desserts, the Almond- and Jam-Topped Pastry and Peppermint Brownies, are a delicious way to end your dinner. If one of these desserts doesn't work for you, check out some of Blendtec's other delicious dessert options.

Peppermint Brownies

What are your favorite holiday dishes?