CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When cooking for the holidays this year, a lot of people may scale down their recipes to suit smaller gatherings.

Spectrum News 1 wanted to help out in the kitchen and bring you dishes that even a novice cook can try.  

Anchor Claudine Chalfant checks in with "The Chef & The Foodie" to get expert tips on diving into desserts with a look at how to prepare bread pudding.