There's a wide variety of options
for party food and drinks. When choosing your party foods, consider the theme
of the party, who will be in attendance, the time of day and the time of year.
The more guests you have, the more choices you'll want to offer. Here are many
ideas to help you select food, drinks, dips, desserts and much more for your
next party or celebration:
Finger Foods
What party is complete without some
great, and sometimes messy finger food? Great finger foods to have at any party
include mini pizzas, mini sausages, cheese chunks, spring rolls or wontons,
chips and salsa, chunks of fruit, finger sandwiches, cookies, crackers and mini
cheesecakes or quiches.
Appetizers
Appetizers may include buffalo
wings, deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms, nachos, cheese puffsor cheese straws, pinwheels and crab cakes. Sliders are also gaining in
popularity, sliders are simply mini versions of hamburgers.
Dips
Dips are always popular at parties.
Serve dips with a nice variety of items like carrot sticks, chips, crackers and
other vegetables and fruits. Popular dips include 7 layer dip, artichoke dip,
hummus, guacamole, salsa, cheese dip, fruit dip, black bean dip and chili
cheese dips.
Desserts
No party is complete without some
sweets and desserts. Consider popular recipes for brownies, fudge, cookies,
cake, pie and a variety of pastries or homemade candies. Great recipes for fudge
might include fudge recipes with nuts or liquors. Cookies are also a great
recipe idea for parties. There are thousands of cookie recipes in so many
varieties that you are sure to find one that fits the theme of your party.
However, the most popular cookies are still the standard chocolate chip cookie
recipes, and you can't go wrong with those, for ANY party.
Snacks
Other snacks to consider for your
partygoers include peanuts, pretzels and party mixes. These are great to have
in conversational areas and wherever the drinks are being served.
Drinks
Every party needs some interesting
drinks available for the guests to wash down their party foods. Consider
punches like sangria, mint julep, mimosa punch, champagne punch or eggnog.
Whatever party food and drink you
choose, don't forget to enjoy the party yourself!
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