According to recent research, about half the U.S. population enjoys entertaining at home.  The other half, no doubt, enjoy being entertained.  But being a holiday host can add significant stress to an already hectic life.  Twin sisters, Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford, best selling authors and co-founders of Thymes Two Catering, advise planning ahead, encourage guests to bring appetizers or desserts, and serving buffet-style rather than a sit-down meal. Mary Barber:

�Delicious side dishes don�t have to be difficult.  One of our very favorites is to toss a bunch of asparagus with a little sesame oil and roast them in a 450 degree oven for about ten minutes.  Then drizzle them with the Toasted Sesame Teriyaki Flavor of Kikkoman�s Quick & Easy Marinades.  We often serve this tasty side dish with teriyaki-glazed pork.  And this is one of our secrets for a quick and easy holiday meal.�

For more simple holiday recipe ideas, Barber and Whiteford say log on to kikkoman, k-i-k-k-o-m-a-n, hyphen-u-s-a-dot-com.