Need some last-minute ideas for a small holiday gathering or a larger spread for staff and guests? These five recipes for festive appetizers and drinks will get your party started.
These quick potato croquettes can start with leftover mashed potatoes, easing the workload during this busy time of year. The combination of crispy potatoes and flavorful sauces is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Click here to see recipe.
Here’s an easy recipe for crostini that requires more assembly than actual cooking. In less than 30 minutes, you can have a welcome addition to a holiday spread. Click here to see recipe.
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Spiced Pear Toddy
The winter holiday season is the perfect time to mix up some hot toddies. This spiced pear version smells like gingerbread cookies baking in the oven—an aroma that will entice guests and warm them up on a chilly night. Click here to see recipe.
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Surf ‘n Turf Sliders
Chef Lamar Moore takes the classic surf ‘n turf combo and downsizes it into a slider. The surf component is shrimp, while the meat component is ground beef. A cheesy mustard sauce completes the build. Click here to see recipe.
Photo courtesy of Washington Red Raspberry Commission
Virgin Razzy Mary
Alcohol-free cocktails are a must-have on restaurant drinks lists, as the “sober-curious” trend continues to be popular. This festive red mocktail is holiday-ready. For guests who opt to indulge, it can also be spiked with vodka and poured over ice. Click here to see recipe.
University of Florida’s solution for feeding students in the midst of construction of a new dining hall has turned out so well, it will almost be a shame to see it go.
The endlessly colorful cuisine of Mexico is always in season, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to bring some new recipes to the party, starting with El Rio Picante, an alternative marg, and finishing with DIY churro sundaes.