There's never a shortage of things to do during the holiday season. There are cookies to bake, trees to decorate, gifts to wrap and meals to prepare. This year, take time out to truly enjoy the holiday festivities with your friends and family. While wrapping presents or trimming the tree, serve up this quick and easy three-course meal from Mealtime.org that will warm your home and your hearts.

Tomato Crostini with Fontina Cheese
Start your meal off right with these flavorful appetizers made with canned Mediterranean vegetables, hearty bread, fresh cheese and Italian-style seasonings. As simple to eat as they are to make, you don't even need to stop your holiday decorating while you enjoy these tasty hors d'oeuvres!

Ten Minute-stroni
On a cold day, nothing is more satisfying than a bowl of steaming hot soup. For your second course, this hearty soup is packed with vegetables and beans, and thanks to canned foods, it's ready in minutes.

Peppermint Parfait
Nothing says "ho-ho-holidays"” quite like peppermint. After putting the last of the tinsel on the tree, kick back with your family and enjoy the festive decorations with this festive peppermint dessert, made in minutes with ice cream, creme de menthe, canned pears and candy canes.