Tired of all the shops and the crowds ... and guests coming home for Christmas Eve?
Do not panic! There is a simple, inexpensive, but festive. Instead of a full meal with all the fixings, why not some simple holiday punch and hors d'oeuvres with wine?
Think about it ... Most people are busy visiting relatives and friends in different places and probably would be more inclined to actuallyenjoy some 'light. I remember when I was younger, and we had to go three places, and we were stuffed. Appetizers would be perfect ... However, we sat down to a meal in every home. With starters, you could still delicious and a dining area make it special and meaningful.
Let's see some starter ideas ...
Holiday BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients
2 lbs. Chop
1 cup bread crumbs
1 / 4 cupOnion, diced
1 / 2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons garlic salt
3-4 cups barbecue sauce
1 / 2 cup grape jelly
1 / 2 cup brown sugar
Directions
Mix together all ingredients except BBQ sauce, grape jam and sugar cane and shape into small meatballs. Put in place a single layer in a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Add the meatballs to the slow cooking and cover with barbecue sauce, jelly and brown sugar mixture. Cook for 3 hours before. Serve
Cheese baked potato wedges
Ingredients
4 medium-size baking potatoes (about 1 1 / 2 pounds)
1 / 4 cup sour cream
1 / 4 cup chopped green onions
2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
5 slices of bacon crumbled, the excess wire
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cook the potatoes for about 1 hour. Removetake from oven and let cool.
Cut each potato in half. With a spoon, carefully remove the potatoes and place in bowl, set aside. Cut each half into two quarters back in shape. Season with salt and pepper.
Quarter potatoes cook for 15 minutes. (For ease of use and freshness.)
Mix the sour cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, green onions and parsley to 1 cup of potatoes. (Save remaining potatoes for later).
Mashed potatoes with a potato masher. Mixture will be sticky and hold together.Divide the mixture evenly over sweet potatoes, press the mixture into the skin. Sprinkle with pepper and bacon and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve hot.
Devilled eggs
Ingredients
1 dozen eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or dressing
1 tablespon mustard
1 teaspoon of cucumber enjoy
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Boil a dozen eggs. Disc in half, lengthwise. With a spoon,Remove the yolks and enter the bowl.
Add mayonnaise or salad dressing, mustard and pickles resish egg yolk and mix.
Pour the mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
You can not get a party without chips and dip or crackers with cheese and sausage. Get the best dishes and bowls for them and make a nice display for it.
Appetizers for a fantastic holiday vacation less stressful and cheaper alternative to present adinner party complete. Holiday events need not be expensive to impress your guests. Pull out all the stops ... Their best dishes, light candles, bring holiday mood with some soft music, and decorate your table with your favorite drink is. Be creative, use your imagination and have fun doing it!
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