CHRISTMAS PARTY IDEAS AND FOOD

Hello fashion dolls,

Next week is Christmas, but although most parties have already come and gone it'w not to late for you to plan out what your going to do for your own Christmas gathering. I love to decorate and do anything that has something to do with party planning, so I google searched online for some cute ideas that I will be sure to use when I finally decide to host another Holiday dinner gathering.
I'm very into Christmas all the decor, food, shopping and parties the music is something that I can definitely do without since it's depressing and very sad for those who dont really celebrate or care to.

CHRISTMAS DECOR IDEAS

 

I enjoy attending parties with good decor because it lets you know that the hostess put thought into putting the party together and had their guests in mind when deciding on what it should look like. Detailed decor is always fun when you use themes like the Grinch stole Christmas or Rudolph the red nose raindeer.

 

This is a cute way to make the dessert table to be fun and festive. Also, this coild turn into back drop for taking photos. Using this decor makes the scenery look more welcoming and like everyone is ready to eat, party and open presents with the people they love.

 

This is a very fun way to be in the spirit of the Holidays and to create a festive enviornment for your guests. The center pieces are creative and a unique way to keepthe Chritmas theme with all the table decor. 

This is a super cut way to decorate your kitchen table for dinner, simple and festive way to dress up the silverware on the dinnerware. 

 

It would be super cool to be able to cut these out by hand myself, but for one I don't cut straight and secondly I don't have the patience to sit down for a significant amount of time cutting paper to make them. 

  

This would be cute to take a family photo infront of and it could be sent out as the family Holiday card if thats the sort of thing you do for family members; I want to start that tradition with my family starting Christmas 2020 so be on the look out for content and a vlog late 2020. 

When I host a party that will have a large attendance, I will go big when it comes to the way I decorate for the occassion and I go all out when the budget is right and the Christmas spirit is heavy within me LOL, which is typically every year. I want people to come back when I have other gatherings or parties so I want to have the best of the best in a way that all my guests will enjoy it. Extra is a good thing when your planning a party because if you take a risk and over do it with decor just a little you never know how many more guests may come the next time. 

FOOD TO SERVE AT CHRISTMAS

If you plan on having family ot friends spend the night over the Holidays, breakfast is going to be a little chaotic with adding more adults and kids to the table. I have made it tradition to bake cinnamon buns with breakfast on Christmas eve, and to make the kids fun Holiday shaped pancake breakfasts. 

1. Turkey and ham

2. Swiss chicken crepes

 

Ingredients

1 (12-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained 

Swiss Cheese Sauce 

3 cups finely chopped, cooked chicken

 1 (5-oz.) package fresh baby spinach, chopped 

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese 

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 

1 garlic clove, pressed 

1 teaspoon seasoned pepper 

8 egg roll wrappers 

Garnish: fresh basil leaves

3. Italian casserole

 

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked 

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 

1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup undiluted 

1 clove garlic, minced

 1/2 teaspoon dried whole marjoram 

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried whole tarragon

 1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/4 teaspoon pepper 

1 pound Italian sausage

 1 large onion, chopped 

1 egg, slightly beaten 

1 (16-ounce) carton ricotta cheese 

1 tomato, chopped

 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

4. Creamy chicken alfredo casserole

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) package fresh baby spinach, chopped

 1/3 cup refrigerated pesto sauce 

1 (15 oz.) jar Alfredo sauce

 1/4 cup chicken broth

 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta, cooked according to package directions 

2 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken

 4 ounces pre-shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup) 

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil 

1/4 teaspoon paprika

5. Tuna casserole

 

Ingredients

1 (16-oz.) package ziti pasta

 1 (8-oz.) package haricots verts (thin green beans), cut into 1-inch pieces 

6 tablespoons butter, divided

 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced

 1 can cream of mushroom soup

 3 cups heavy cream 

1 cup organic vegetable broth 

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese 

6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 1 (12-oz.) can solid white tuna in spring water, drained 2 tablespoons chopped green onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or parsley

 1/4 cup crushed potato chips

 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 

2 tablespoons butter

6. Chicken enchilada casserole

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups diced sweet onion 

2 large poblano peppers, seeded and diced 

2 tablespoons canola oil 

3 garlic cloves, minced 

2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup

 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream 

2 (4.5-oz.) cans chopped or diced green chiles 

1 cup chicken broth 

1 (1-oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix 

18 (6-inch) corn tortillas, quartered 

6 cups shredded cooked chicken

 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded pepper Jack cheese

VEGAN APPETIZERS 

1. Spinach puffs 

 

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours

1/2 cup unflavored unsweetened soy or almond milk

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon salt

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed

1 small onion, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 (17.3 ounce package) puff pastry (2 sheets. Check the label to ensure it's vegan — many brands are.)

Olive oil

2. Baked vegan samosas

 

Ingredients for the dough

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, could sub all-purpose

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon water

1/4 cup canola oil, or another suitable baking oil

Oil mister or cooking spray

Ingredients for the filling 

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 tablespoon canola oil, or another high heat oil

1 small onion, finely diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and minced, optional

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 teaspoons garam masala

3/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste, optional

1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/3 cup roasted and salted peanuts

1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

3. VEGAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH GARLIC & DILL

 

Ingredients for the fritters

1 pound fresh zucchini

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons green onion chopped 

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

3-4 tablespoons olive oil

For the Cashew Cream

1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours and drained

1/2 cup unflavored soy or almond milk, plus more to thin

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt to taste

4. Vegan swiss cheese fondue

 

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews

1/2 cup diced russet potato

1 garlic clove

2 tablespoons white miso paste

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons tapioca starch

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1 cup unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk, divided

1 cup dry white wine

Salt to taste

For Serving

Bread cubes

Apple or pear slices

Lightly steamed veggies

Grapes

5. BUTTERNUT TOTS WITH SPICY MAPLE MUSTARD

 

Ingredients for the butternut tots

1 lb. butternut squash about 1/2 of a medium squash, cut into 1 inch cubes

1-2 tbsp. olive oil divided

1/2 medium onions quartered

1 garlic clove minced

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup chickpea flour

1/2 tbsp. smoked paprika

1/4 tsp. salt plus extra for sprinkling

1/4 tsp. black pepper

For the Spicy Maple Mustard

1/4 cup yellow mustard

2 tbsp. maple syrup

2-3 tsp. Tabasco or to taste

6. VEGAN MOZZARELLA STICKS

 

Ingredients for the mozzarella

1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours and drained

1 cup unflavored and unsweetened soy or almond milk

1/4 cup melted coconut oil (use refined if you want to avoid any coconut flavor)

3 tablespoons tapioca starch

2 tablespoons white miso paste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for the batter

3/4 cup unflavored soy or almond milk

3 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Ingredients for the breading

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or whole wheat

1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For Frying

Canola oil (or another high heat oil)

DESSERT AND SNACK IDEAS

 

 

I hope you enjoyed my post and took away some party ideas form all the information I shared today. Lately, I've been finding new things to cook and will be sure to share more recipes with you guys in future posts that I share also including event planning type content as well depending on thr topic. Thank you for reading and following my journey, 2020 is going to be an amazing year ! I'm ready to share all my new content / vlogs and ready but patient to see what blessings open doors for me and my family. I am ready to finally make my break through in everything that I am doing and improve my blog in a way that my fashion dolls will continue to enjoy coming back to read content.

Stay blessed, keep God first and have a Happy Holidays.

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