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29 Holiday Party Recipes

November 18, 2022 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

Hosting a holiday party doesn’t have to be stressful but it DOES have to include delicious holiday party recipes! Below is a combination of 29 party recipes that would be perfect for the holidays.

We’re about host our 20th annual holiday party this year and I am so excited. I love serving lots of delicious food and drinks for people to enjoy. I’m sharing 29 of my favorites to give you inspiration for your next holiday party.

Party Perfect Hors D'Oeuvres

Finger foods (or Hors D'Oeuvres if you want to be fancy) are one of the best parts of any party!

Marinated Olives

Marinated olives are super simple to make but big on flavor. They are always a party favorite.

Photo Credit: Savory Experiments

Charcuterie Board Meat Flowers

Elevate your charcuterie board with these meat flowers.

Photo Credit: Mom on Timeout

Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Meatballs

Put your slow cooker to work and make these yummy cranberry orange meatballs.

Photo Credit: Lil Luna

Spinach Dip Bites

Transform your favorite dip into mini bites that are party perfect.

Photo Credit: Jo Cooks

Mini Caprese Salad Bites

These red and green caprese bites are the perfect color scheme for the holidays. Plus, they taste amazing!

Roasted Squash Crostini

All of the pieces of these crostini can be made ahead and then you assemble before the party.

Photo Credit: Two Healthy Kitchens

Hummus Wreath

Add a festive touch to any party spread with this hummus wreath!

Photo Credit: Spend with Pennies

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Cranberries are one of those must haves at every holiday party. Here they are combined with yummy feta!

Cayenne Candied Bacon Brie

What could be better than warm brie? How about candied bacon topped warm brie?!

Photo Credit: Savory Experiments

Prosciutto Parmesan Cheese Straws - Puff Pastry Bread Sticks

The combination of bread, prosciutto, and Parmesan is always going to be a winner!

Photo Credit: Pinch of Yum

Bacon Wrapped Dates

These little bites always disappear from the table in minutes at our parties!

Photo Credit: Cafe de Lites

Antipasto Cheese Ball Christmas Tree

Combine all of the delicious parts of a antipasto into a Christmas tree.

Balsamic Cranberry Brie Bites - Christmas Party Food

Combine balsamic, cranberry, and brie for a festive party food.

Photo Credit: tarateaspoon.com

Baby Lamb Chops Appetizer with Red and Green Sauces

Truly elevate your party spread with these baby lamb chops.

Photo Credit: www.number-2-pencil.com

Snowman Cheese Ball Easy Christmas Appetizer

How adorable is this snowman cheese ball? It is a must have at any party.

Cranberry Orange Mini Cheese Balls

These little cheese balls are the perfect make ahead party foodl

Some of my favorite cocktails have been discoveries from attending parties hosted by friends of families. Cocktails that can easily be made for a crowd, like pitcher cocktails, are always the best when entertaining.

Festive Cocktails

I love a good cocktail at a party and the ones in these list are all tried and true favorites.

Festive Holiday Sangria

This festive sangria can easily be made for a crowd and is always a winner.

Photo Credit: Domestic Superhero

Cranberry Moscow Mules (4 ingredients)

You only need 4 ingredients to make this holiday cocktail a reality.

Photo Credit: Cooking on the Front Burner

Pomegranate Martini

The ruby red color of this martini is perfect for the holidays.

Photo Credit: The Kitchn

Sparkling Rosemary Cider

Cocktails by the pitcher are perfect for parties. Try this one with a delicious rosemary infusion.

Photo Credit: Call Me PC

Rudolph's Tipsy Holiday Punch

Rudolph’s Tipsy Punch is a festive holiday vodka drink that is perfect for party entertaining.

Cranberry Hugo Spritz Cocktail

Add a festive twist to an Italian classic cocktail for your next party with this recipe.

While savory foods are always popular, everyone looks for a little sweet treat when at a holiday party too. Be sure to have at least one or two dessert options for your guests.

Party Desserts

No holiday party is complete without a few sweet treats to nosh on while mingling.

Photo Credit: Love Bakes Good Cakes

Mini Cannoli Cups

These little bite sized cups are filled with the classic flavors of a cannoli but in a party friendly size.

Photo Credit: Homemade Interest

Cranberry Fluff Cheesecake Bites

Combine cheesecake and cranberries and you have a perfect holiday dessert.

Photo Credit: Crazy Little Projects

Christmas Muddy Buddy Recipe

This sweet snack mix is bound to be popular with both adults and kids at any party.

Photo Credit: The Kitchen is My Playground

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

These are always a crowd pleaser any time I make them for a holiday event.

Photo Credit: Fun Money Mom

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Make these no bake cheesecake bites for your next holiday party and watch them disappear off the table.

Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle #ChristmasSweetsWeek

Single serve desserts are perfect for parties and this one can be made ahead and served when you are ready.

Whether you are hosting a holiday party, making food to take to a friend or family member’s Christmas party, or just want to make some fun party foods for your next Friday night, this list is packed full of tried and true party recipes.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Christmas, Desserts, Drinks, holidays, New Year's Eve, Parties, Recipes

Massaged Kale Salad and Spiced Cranberry Old Fashioned

November 16, 2019 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

The holidays are the perfect time to experiment with small twists on classic recipes for that wow factor. This massaged kale salad and spiced cranberry old fashioned will be show stopped this holiday season.

From November 1st through the end of the year, our house is all cranberry all the time. From my sparkling water to most recipes, I find a way to incorporate cranberries into just about everything. I also like to add unexpected twists into more classic recipes like a kale salad or an old fashioned cocktail. McCormick® Herbs & Spices are always the perfect companion to my recipes like in this massaged kale salad featuring spiced sweet potatoes and chickpeas.

Massaged Kale Salad

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Filed Under: Christmas, Drinks, holidays, Recipes, Side dishes, Thanksgiving

Cookie Butter Eggnog Cocktail #ChristmasSweetsWeek

December 14, 2018 By Shannah Coe 10 Comments

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

A cookie butter eggnog cocktail takes a standard eggnog drink up a notch and adds in even more amazing flavors. This holiday season, grab some eggnog and mix up an amazing eggnog cocktail all your guests are destined to love.

An eggnog drink is a must at every holiday event! Some people drink it on its own but I much prefer making an eggnog cocktail with it instead. This cookie butter eggnog cocktail is totally next level and definitely a drink you need on your party list.

Photo of Cookie Butter Eggnog Cocktail in black and gold glass

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Filed Under: Christmas, Drinks, holidays, New Year's Eve, Recipes

Holiday Pavlova Dessert #ChristmasSweetsWeek

December 12, 2018 By Shannah Coe 8 Comments

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

A holiday pavlova dessert makes an absolutely stunning centerpiece for your Christmas dessert table. With this pavlova recipe, you can create a delicious holiday dessert that is as beautiful as it is tasty.

Whenever we go to someone’s home for a party or dinner, I like to take a dessert of some sort as a way to say thank you. During the holidays, a pavlova cake makes a great option!

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Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle #ChristmasSweetsWeek

December 10, 2018 By Shannah Coe 10 Comments

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

A gingerbread cheesecake trifle is the best no bake dessert recipe for the holidays. With the traditional Christmas flavor of gingerbread combined with cheesecake filling and caramel sauce, this trifle will disappear the moment you set it on the table.

During the busy holiday season, I am all about making holiday recipes that are easy and delicious. Freeing up my oven by making a no bake holiday dessert like this gingerbread cheesecake trifle is a total game changer for busy holiday meals.

Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle in glass with cinnamon sticks

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Prosciutto Cups with Pear and Goat Cheese

December 3, 2018 By Shannah 26 Comments

Prosciutto cups with pears and goat cheese are the perfect easy party appetizer! This one bite appetizer is so perfect because it combines salty, savory and sweet flavors into one delicious little bite.

Every party needs an delicious one bite appetizer that the host can easily make in advance but also stands the test of the hours long it sits during a party. Prosciutto cups with pear and goat cheese are perfect for parties because much of the prep can be done 1-2 days ahead.

While they can survive a few hours on the party table, you won’t need to worry about that because they will totally disappear once people try them.

Goat Cheese Prosciutto Cups

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Festive Holiday Sangria

November 21, 2018 By Shannah Coe 2 Comments

I am thrilled to partner with BJs Wholesale Club to bring you this holiday sangria recipe. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

As you prep for the upcoming holiday season, don’t forget to include a holiday sangria on your menu. This homemade sangria is the absolute best sangria recipe I have ever tried (and believe me…I’ve tried a bunch).

A white sangria recipe is so perfect for the holidays because it is always a crowd pleaser. Call this homemade sangria your Thanksgiving sangria, Christmas sangria or just overall holiday sangria. No matter what you name it, you will call it your favorite for sure.

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Filed Under: Christmas, Drinks, holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

November 16, 2018 By Shannah Coe 15 Comments

White chocolate oatmeal cranberry cookies combine all the best flavors of a Christmas cookie in one simple recipe. I highly recommend making a double batch because these cranberry oatmeal cookies are always crazy popular.

For as long as I can remember, cookies and Christmas go hand in hand. My grandmother used to spend day after day making all kinds of delicious Christmas treats. No one came to visit without getting a plate of goodies to take home. As I’ve gotten older, I try to do the same for my family and friends. Mathlete loves oatmeal cookies so it only makes sense to include some version in our holiday baking. My favorite are white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies.

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Marinated Olives

November 5, 2018 By Shannah Coe 3 Comments

Party appetizers don’t have to be difficult or super involved. Marinated olives make a perfect appetizer for holiday parties and beyond. Pair them with some cheese and charcuterie and you have the perfect thing to serve for any event.

Whenever we host a party, I always try to have a few super easy appetizers that I can make ahead but that I know will be popular with the crowd. Marinated olives are so perfect for this because they are a ridiculously easy appetizer recipe but also look great on the table.

Bowl of warm marinated olives with greenery

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The Best Green Bean Casserole Recipe

October 25, 2018 By Shannah Coe 6 Comments

As the holiday season approaches, get your Thanksgiving menu finalized and make sure it includes this amazing green casserole recipe. With extras like bacon, this recipe takes the traditional green bean casserole up a notch and your guests are guaranteed to love it.

Green bean casserole is a staple at pretty much any holiday dinner table. When you are searching for recipes, look no further than this green bean casserole with bacon. It is the best green bean casserole recipe around.

The Best Green Bean Casserole

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Hi, I'm Shannah! Welcome to My Suburban Kitchen, where you'll find tons of recipe ideas including family friendly dinners, sinfully delicious desserts and even Paleo and Whole30 recipes. I love spending time in our kitchen and also share little glimpses of my life as a wife to one awesome Mathlete and working mom to 2 cute kids! I hope you'll grab a seat at our table and enjoy your time in the kitchen with us.

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