DECEMBER TOTM - LET'S PARTY!

[JoyfulCook]

We All love a Party and there are so many Celebrations being planned from Graduations, Anniversaries. Christmas Eve, Christmas, Boxing Day, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve - just to mention a few.

Have you got any ideas for party themes for large or small gatherings or more importantly great make ahead recipes that you have used and enjoyed.

Has anyone got a good recipe for punch if you have please share it here.
If you are having a party this month what are you doing?

Party games can also be quite fun specially for the children it keeps them entertained. Lots of input gives us loads of ideas.

[auzzi]

Cold punches: everything should be chilled ...for our hot christmas ...

School-house Punch
1 qt orange juice
1 qt apple juice [freeze half into ice cubes]
1 qt juice of choice
1.25 qt lemonade: orange, mountain dew, passionfruit etc
1.25 qt ginger ale [don't swap]
28 oz canned fruit salad in syrup [freezer 60 minutes]
2 oranges finely sliced
1/4 cup mint leaves
[you can add 1 punnet strawberries, hulled then quartered lengthwise]

Let's Do Lunch Punch [slightly alcoholic]
16 oz Pineapple Pieces in Syrup
16 oz Crushed Pineapple in Syrup
1 orange, sliced thinly
1 punnet strawberries, hulled then quartered lengthwise
2 lemons, juiced
1.25 qt lemonade
26 oz soda water [freeze half into ice cubes]
26 oz sparkling white wine
Mint leaves, optional

[JoyfulCook]

Those look great - have you actually posted your recipes yet? hope so as that way they can be shared with everyone. thanks for sharing

[Sage]

Both my son and I have our birthdays in December; another good reason to Party!
Rita

[BecR]

Here's a great, easy holiday party punch!!

Sparkling Lime Christmas Punch

[JoyfulCook]

BecR thanks for the recipe, wish we could get the Lime aid here Sage, it sure is going to be celebrations ast your house this month - hope that you are planning a party or three?

[mickeydownunder]

OH MY GOODNESS Joyful Cook...I JUST saw this thead today for the first time and OH MY GOODNESS I am like the Party Theme Queen lol

Where do I start?

OK, forget xmas....let's say I was having an IMAGINARY New Year's Eve party...close friends

LOVE seeing pink champagne and use hibiscus flowers (available at any food store in Oz...sorry overseas...am sure you can find them too) but they are talking pieces and look VERY elegant too! WHOO HOO!

Always like to provide options and variety for my friends...so here is a lovely non alcoholic option that looks nice too

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nonalcoholic-punch-recipe/index.html

[mickeydownunder]

OK, so now with punch sorted.....let's say will have about 10 friends including DH and me....

My "niche" in doing theme parties (and have done MANY!!!) is to make many mini bite portions of all world cuisines tied into a theme

so let's see...

2013...Out with the old, in with the new....mmmmmmm

Renewed hope for the future, appreciate each and every day as a gift....THIS is how my mind works and my thought processes when am thinking of what to do ....Thought you all might be humored too!

OK, my mind is thinking of songs...Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman...(there is NO SNOW where I live as it does not get cold enough, so a SNOW theme is now eliminated lol HOPE you all are laughing by now WHAT goes into having the party of all parties with each one topping the one before it too!

BINGO!!!! Mini bite portions of all world cuisines where each plate represents NEW YEAR'S EVE!!!

N.....NOODLES

E...EGGS

W...WASABI

Y...YOGURT

E...EGGPLANT

A...APRICOTS

R...RAVIOLI

S...SPANAKOPITA

E..EDAM

V..VEGGIE CHIPS

E...EMPANADAS


WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

N........NOODLES

Chilled Soba in Cucumber Cups

WHOO HOO!
Simple, easy, made ahead too!

Will be making these for a party coming soon too!

http://www.thekitchn.com/appetizer-recipe-chilled-soba-in-cucumber-cupsrecipes-from-the-kitchn-170638

[mickeydownunder]

EGGS ....GARAM MARSALA DEVILED EGGS
(Food.com recipe)

http://www.food.com/recipe/garam-masala-deviled-eggs-159054

Photo by Sandi from CA



WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

SHRIMP CAKES WITH WASABI MAYO

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/shrimp-cakes-with-wasabi-mayo/53a0d4f0-2ab6-4137-8682-fa2e76ab06d2



WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

LAMB KOFTA WITH SPICED YOGURT

http://pikachakula.com/recipe/lamb-kofta-with-spiced-yogurt



WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

Chèvre, Eggplant and Pesto

http://www.potsandpans.com/uncategorized/laura-chenels-chevre-eggplant-and-pesto-appetizers/



WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

Apricots With Amaretto Cream Cheese and Teriyaki Walnuts
(have made these before and OH MY GOODNESS!!! They don't last lol)

http://www.divinedinnerparty.com/buffet-and-finger-food.html



WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

CRISPY BAKED RAVIOLI with Marinara sauce

http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/2835/crispy-baked-ravioli





WHOO HOO!