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Entertaining during the holidays can be overwhelming, so we put together a quick and easy spread! This spread is perfect to catch up with old friends, pre-game before your company holiday party, or cozy up by the fireplace and watch a holiday movie. These apps and drinks are easy to whip up, so you’re able to socialize with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
Our Menu
- Apple Cider Sangria
- Cranberry & Brie Bites
- Holiday Cheese Plate
We put everything out on the coffee table with little appetizer plates, cocktail napkins, seasonal flowers, and candles, so guests are able to help themselves. Our Apple Cider Sangria gets more flavorful the longer it sits, so mix this up in the morning before your guests arrive. All of those delicious fall fruits and spices will be waiting to greet them. Just top with the sparkling water right before serving!
For food, our Cranberry & Brie Bites take minutes to prepare and bake up in the oven. Pop them in just before guests arrive, and you’ll have a cheesy and festive app in no time. Elements from our Holiday Cheese Plate can also be made in advance, so you’ll just need to arrange on platter before serving.
Holiday Cheese Plate
- Cranberry & Pistachio Goat Cheese
- Brie Cheese
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Rosemary Crackers
- Black Pepper Crackers
- Pear Slices
- Apple Slices
- Rosemary Roasted Nuts
- Blackberries
- Candied Orange Slices (we love these from Trader Joe’s)
Arrange your three cheeses on the platter then spread around the crackers. Place slices of apples and pears around the cheese. Fill in the empty spots with blackberries and the nuts. Garnish on the sides with the orange slices.
