Monday, December 30, 2013

Host a New Year’s Eve Finger Foods & Cocktails Party

Finding something to do on New Year’s Eve can be overwhelming and stressful - especially when you’ve got little ones to worry about. Your usual babysitter has plans of her own!


Hosting a family-friendly shindig at home can be the answer to your - and your friends - prayers. Try these simple, yet impressive recipes to really please your guests’ palates!

Fig and Bleu Cheese Flatbread

Flatbread pizzas are not only delicious, but they are fun to make. Store-bought pizza dough makes this recipe even simpler. The mix of salty and sweet flavors is a perfect choice for the festive occasion. Cut it into smaller or larger squares depending on the size of your guest list to make sure there’s enough to go around and everyone gets a taste. [photo credit]









Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps

Your resolutions don’t start til midnight anyway so you may as well eat something a little sinful. These tasty poppers are absolutely decadent. With just four ingredients (not counting the toothpicks), this recipe is a cinch. Be sure to make extra because you can bet these will go fast! [photo credit]










Blush Champagne with Gold Sugar Rim


For a signature cocktail that’s simple but festive-looking, rim your champagne flutes with gold sugar. Your guests will gets a splash of sweet before the bubbly hits their lips and they will surely thank you for it. Pour sparkling cider for the kids so they can feel like grown-ups for the night! [photo credit]


Sparkling Champagne Cupcakes


To finish off the finger food feast, these cupcakes are the perfect touch. The sugary sweet frosting mixes well with the slightly more muted cake and a delicious creamy filling. Bake them in a mini cupcake tin for higher numbers and fewer sugar comas. Let the kids decorate them for a fun afternoon activity while you prepare the rest of the food.

Do you have a favorite recipe for New Year’s Eve bashes? We always love to hear from you! [photo credit]

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