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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

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

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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Pomegranate Rosemary Mimosa

November 29, 2016 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

Be ready for all of the holiday festivities this year with this simple but elegant Pomegranate Rosemary Mimosa! It is perfect for brunch, lunch or parties!

This time of year is packed with all kinds of get togethers. From brunches to dinners to happy hours, our schedule is totally packed with events where we meet up with friends, family and/or co-workers. 

Pomegranate Rosemary Mimosa

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or less, Christmas, Drinks, holidays, New Year's Eve, Recipes

Whipped Ricotta Spread

December 22, 2015 By Shannah Coe 3 Comments

Whipped Ricotta Spread is an amazingly simple but delicious recipe that can be used as a spread, on top of pasta or as a dip for vegetables!

I’m about to blow your mind with literally the BEST thing you might ever make and it takes less than five minutes. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it isn’t! 

Whipped Ricotta Spread

Easy Whipped Ricotta Spread

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or less, Appetizers, Christmas, food, holidays, New Year's Eve, Recipes

Orange Pomegranate Sparkling Punch

December 21, 2015 By Shannah Coe 7 Comments

Our annual holiday party was a few weeks ago and I spent the weeks between Thanksgiving and the party getting everything prepared. The menu is of course a huge part of the party and that includes what types of drinks are served. In addition to our standard drinks, I always like to serve a cocktail that guests can help themselves to throughout the party. This year, that cocktail was a orange pomegranate sparkling punch.

Orange Pomegranate Sparkling Punch

Orange Pomegranate Sparkling Punch

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Horchata Iced Coffee Cocktail

December 15, 2015 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

I am so excited to share with you one of my new favorite cocktails. While this post was sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Christmas season is a busy one. I get next to no sleep and our calendar is filled with events! I am definitely not complaining because there is nothing I love more than a good Christmas party. But, it can be difficult to make it to the end of the party when you are already tired. This is how I was feeling at our annual Christmas party this weekend. I wanted the party to continue but I was feeling like I needed a little pick me up. Instead of just grabbing  a cup of coffee though, I decided to make a horchata iced coffee cocktail {and offer it to my guests of course to}.

Horchata Iced Coffee Cocktail

Horchata Iced Coffee Cocktail

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or less, Christmas, Drinks, holidays, New Year's Eve, Recipes

Sparkling Cranberry Mojito

December 2, 2015 By Shannah Coe 16 Comments

A Sparkling Cranberry Mojito is the perfect party drink for the holidays. Make it by the glass or by the pitcher and watch your guests enjoy every sip!

Ok, are you loving cranberry week as much as I am?! I mean, I love cranberries anyways so sharing some of the ways I use them during the holiday season is super fun for me. I hope you are finding some recipe ideas that you can use too. Today, I’m focusing on one of my favorite party drinks: a Sparkling Cranberry Mojito.

A sparkling cranberry mojito is the perfect party drink!

A sparkling cranberry mojito is the perfect party drink!

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Christmas, Drinks, holidays, New Year's Eve, Recipes

25 New Year’s Eve Appetizer Ideas

December 23, 2014 By Shannah Coe 1 Comment

You are totally going to give me the side eye but I want to talk about New Year’s Eve. Yep…we haven’t quite made it to Christmas yet and already I am looking to the next holiday. Why? Because, after Christmas, you have less than a week to get prepared for New Year’s Eve! Only 6 days until the biggest party of the year. So, I want to help you get prepared by sharing 25 New Year’s Eve appetizer ideas so December 26th doesn’t hit and you go into major panic mode on what to eat.

25 New Year's Eve Party Appetizer ideas

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Chipotle Chocolate Truffles

December 15, 2014 By Shannah Coe 3 Comments

Combine chocolate with the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers for some delicious Chipotle Chocolate Truffles. They are the perfect no bake holiday party food!

If you follow me on Facebook, you’ve seen my saga of the broken oven. Just when we thought it was a glitch, the oven completely died. Of course, that happened 3 days from our annual holiday party which was totally stressful. I immediately had to rethink all of my holiday party recipes to limit how much of it needed oven time. That meant no cookies, puff pastries or anything like that. Instead, I decided to make the star of the dessert table Chipotle Chocolate Truffles. 

A simple no bake dessert that is full of rich chocolate flavor and the perfect hint of spice!

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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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