Party Recipes

Scare your party guests with these cheese wheels turned into eyeballs!

This is a decadent treat that's easy to make! Serve in martini glasses for a festive feel.

Turn one of your favorite salads into a portable appetizer, perfect for a spring party or the start to an al fresco supper.

This dip is so easy but looks fancy. Experiment with different colored peppers and flavors of salsa and hummus to change up each batch.

Let's plan a Tea Party!

Informal Tea Parties are fun. Guests pour their own tea and help themselves to whatever they want to eat.

And you can use several teapots and offer a variety of teas to your guests.

As compared to a formal tea, the Hostess uses one teapot and pours tea for all of her quests. (cont...)

The party mix my family likes and put it in here so I can log it in for my Sparks. :-)

Makes 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

So simple! Divided into 6 servings to add in sides, otherwise divide into 4 servings.

Guest coming over, trying to keep puu puu's on the lighter side, here a fun one that you can make a million different ways!

High-test, perfectly sweet espresso "brownies" (no chocolate, but they are brown!) perfect for those parties that run into the wee morning hours! I cut these into petit-four sized pieces and decorate them with little rosettes of vanilla icing and chocolate-covered espresso beans for parties. If it's just for home noshing, though, feel free to cut them as big as you like!

As Found On:

http://www.frenchs.com/recipe/f
renchs-party-pinwheels-RE1785.html

Vegetable Soup for the Soul posted to http://www.partylikeavegan.com/ on January 9, 2011

Really hearty snack, appetizer or meal...original recipe called for 2 jalopenos, but I swapped them out for the curry and garlic powders.

Cooking time includes 40 minutes time to cook dry BEPs... if using rinsed, canned beans, cooking time is 3-4 minutes. Some people don't soak BEPs, but I like it better when I soak them

Good candidate for your food processor (which I used) but can easily be put together without one.

Make small cakes and top with salsa, sour cream, cheese, whatever you like and use as appetizers for a party (hold up well at room temp). I dipped them in medium chilpolte salsa...but they are great just as they are at room temp.

I ended up with 24 (2" plus) pancakes which made 6 (4 cake) servings. I like to put a couple in a snack sized baggie and keep out at night for sudden snack urges.

Preparation: The Day Before

Plan your menu.

With the first cup of tea, serve a generous tray of sandwiches: Chicken, Egg, Avocado & Shrimp Salad, Cucumber, Smoked Salmon, Goat Cheese & Watercress.

Finger foods, little sides like: Cheese, Smoked Almonds, Crab Cakes & Quiches, Crostinis and Bruchettas.

Warm freshly baked bread, Scones, Biscuits, Muffins & Tea Cakes. Spreads warm breads with Creme Fraiche, Devonshire Cream, Honey Butter and top with fresh fruit and Strawberry Preserves.

With the second cup of tea, serve any favorite desert, a lovely pound cake, cheese cake, fruit tart or cupcakes.

Prepare sandwiches. Make extra for unexpected guests.

Most sandwiches can be refrigerated over night, place them flat on a cookie sheet, cover with slightly damp paper towels and wrap the whole platter tightly with plastic wrap.

Wash teapots and dishes.
Set up individual trays with a teapot, milk and sugar bowl. Place each tray on a counter close to the kettle in the kitchen.

Preparations: The Day Before

Plan your table.

Shop for groceries.

Pick out flowers for your table.

Wash and/or iron table cloth.

Plan your table so that the teapots and platters are in easy reach of of each guest.

Plan for each guest to have a cup, saucer, plate, spoon, napkin, small fork for eating cake and butter knife for spreads.

Have extra utensils and napkins ready for unexpected guests.

"Royal Tea" has the fullest menu. It is served late afternoon after the family comes home from work.

A choice of teas, 2-3 meat dishes, potatoes, vegetables, green salad, fruit salad, sandwiches, Crab Cakes, Quiches, etc...

Warm Banana or Zucchini Bread, Scones, Tea Cakes, etc... Creme Fraiche, Devonshire Cream, Strawberry Preserves, Honey and other flavored butters.

Elegant deserts served with the second cup of tea.

And then, it is all followed up with a glass of champagne or a glass of sherry at the very end of the meal.

"High Tea" also called "Meat Tea"

This is a late afternoon tea served with meat and vegetable dishes.

The menu is more generous.

Offer a generous tray of different types of sandwiches, Mini Crab Cakes, Bruchettas, Fruit Salads, Quiche, etc...

Serve warm breads, biscuits, scones with Creme Fraiche and fresh Strawberries, serve Devonshire Cream, Pecan Honey Butter and other flavored butters.

Serve Desert with the second cup of tea.

Offer any favorite desert: cakes, an English Trifle, puddings, pies, cheesecakes, etc...

Except for the "Elevenses", Afternoon Tea is served between the hours of 3:00-6:00pm.

The later the hour determines the amount and type of foods served.

Establish and appreciate your own special tea time. Relax and refocus your attention from the cares of the world.

Think upon your blessings, things that are beautiful and pure. Recount the joys in your life.

Pour your cup of tea, sit back in your favorite chair, escape from the pressures of the day and enjoy your precious quiet time.

Ready for some real fun from Beaufort, SC?!
For more fun recipes see:

"Take A Bite Off The Wild Side" at:

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/Cookboo
ks.asp?cookbook=389985

A great spicy chicken soup and a fantastic way to use leftover chicken!

This mini pita pizza is great as a snack or light meal. I also love it for parties because they cook super quick, and you can make them with a variety of different toppings throughout the night!

If you wanted this for lunch instead of a snack, you might want to consider adding some grilled chicken to make it more filling. :) Even without the chicken it already has 15.4 g of protein!

I got the recipe for the coconut filling from this site: http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2010
/03/homemade-mounds-bars.html. You can put whatever filling you want in them though
This is a link to where I bought the Frog Mold but you can use any type of mold. It would affect the NI though.: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EBMUN
U/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_alp_Fwndob0Q9YEJA

For a nicer presentation and for the best results, score cucumber lengthwise with fork and slice as thin as you can, use thinly sliced white bread with a firm texture.

After Dinner

Repeat the same process for sampling the wine and cheese pairs as you did before dinner.

The third wine and cheese pair will be a softer cheese and the fourth pairing will usually be a desert wine and it's complimentary cheese.

After folks have sampled the last cheese, they may or may not want to finish the evening with a small slice of cake or pie.

Plan for the desert wine to compliment what ever desert you serve too.

Bring out your tray with a pot of fresh coffee, creamer and sugar bowl. Serve desert and coffee to finish off the evening.

Remember to send out "Thank you for coming to my Wine & Cheese Tasting Party" cards the next day.

1 c Ketchup
1/2 t Splenda
1 t Salt
1 t Black Pepper
4 t Lemon Juice 4 tsp
1/8 t Tabasco Sauce
1 t Worcestershire Sauce
4 Garlic Cloves

Mix together the ketchup, Splenda, salt, pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire and Tabasco Sauce to the bowl. Finely chop the garlic and add it to the bowl. Mix well and chill before serving. (cont...)

For more information on the Beaufort Boil Party, go to:
"Take A Bite Off The Wild Side!"

http://recipes.sparkpeople.c
om/cookbooks.asp?cookbook=389985

(12 Servings)
2 Sticks of Unsalted Butter
6 Garlic Cloves

(25 Servings)
4-6 Sticks of Unsalted Butter
12 Garlic Cloves

In a sauce pan, melt butter and the peeled garlic cloves over medium heat. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the garlic cloves.
Serve hot immediately. Serves 12 - 25

For more information on the Beaufort Boil Party, go to:
"Take A Bite Off The Wild Side!"

http://recipes.sparkpeople.c
om/cookbooks.asp?cookbook=389985

Why not get a good dose of fiber in your party foods?? Swap out plain old Chex cereal with cereals higher in fiber, and reduce the empty calories and blood sugar spikes. Feel free to add nuts, pretzels, or any other of your favorite party mix ingredients!

If you want an appetizer to take to your next gathering look no further than this easy and delicious cheeseball. I serve it on a tray with crackers and fresh fruit, usually grape clusters. If you want to get really fancy you can even put a bed of lettuce under your cheeseball for extra flair.

Microwaveble Chex mix

Easy and best if made a day ahead.

Lovely picnic party piece or luncheon.
Slice on arrival.
Seve with cherry tomatoes and salad.

A quick, easy, healthy and delicious party food for any occasion, and your guests will be like --whaaaaat? :D (It's also very easy to remember!)
Let me know if you love it! xx