Party time
Tis the season to indulge and celebrate! Get ready to dazzle your guests and create unforgettable moments with these delicious and easy to make bites at your festive or new year party.
Hello
And welcome to the last RecipeCrumbs newsletter of 2023. You probably noticed that I slipped in an extra newsletter this week because there are so many recipes I want to share with you and remind you of at this time of the year.
For my final newsletter, I thought I would share a few drink (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) ideas plus some simple party food, ideal if you are having a few friends over for a get-together over the festive period or on New Year’s Eve.
A massive THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has supported Recipe Crumbs this year. Each click, share, and comment, either here or on my blogs and especially those 5-star recipe ratings, holds incredible value for me. Your support enables me to keep sharing my recipes and makes my job so enjoyable. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I hope you will continue to join me next year, when I have more new recipes and old favourites to share from Recipes Made Easy and Only Crumbs Remain.
I hope everything for the holiday period is going to plan for you and that you get a chance to take a break and enjoy some quality time with those you love. So, all that remains for me to do is wish you a peaceful and happy Christmas.
Until next year, have a delicious time.
Much love
Three of the best non-alcoholic festive drinks – Recipes Made Easy
Christmas time is the time to eat, drink and be merry. Whilst there is nothing wrong with getting a bit tipsy at this time of the year, not everyone wants or is able to drink alcohol. They need not miss out on being merry, though, as these 3 alcohol-free drinks mean they can enjoy the flavour and fun of a festive drink without the alcohol. Choose from mulled cranberry punch, apple and ginger fizz and Lime and mint spritzer.
Mulled Wine and Mulled Cider – Recipes Made Easy
With the quintessential flavour and scent of Christmas, what better way to enjoy the festivities than with a warming glass of mulled wine or cider in hand?
Simple and easy to make. They are perfect to offer guests on a cold winters evening and a must at festive parties.
Pesto Christmas Tree – Recipes Made Easy
This easy pesto Christmas tree is a savoury pastry in the shape of a Christmas tree, which will add extra fun to the festive season. Variations on this recipe have been around a while now but that doesn’t stop it from still being a really easy to make party centrepiece, ideal when having friends around for festive drinks.
Easy Crostini – Recipes Made Easy
These crostinis are really simple nibbles to put together. You can make the croutes and the toppings ahead of time and assemble them just before they are required.
Party Sausages – Three Ways – Recipes Made Easy
Party food doesn't get easier than this; Party Sausages - Three ways: Sticky BBQ, honey and mustard and chilli, soy & sesame sausages.
Choose your favourite flavour combination or make all three.
Easy Lavash Crackers – Only Crumbs Remain
Crisp, crunchy lavash crackers are easy to make and are delicious served alongside a cheeseboard or with dips.
Roasted Vegetable Tartlets – Only Crumbs Remain
These colourful tartlets have crisp flaky filo pastry cases and are filled with roasted vegetables, which can be served as they are or with the addition of goat's cheese or a dollop of crème fraîche. And however you serve them, they are quite simply delicious!
Spicy Turkey Nibbles – Recipes Made Easy
Flavoured with chilli and ginger, these spicy turkey nibbles are delicious eaten hot or cold.
Cheese, walnut and Rosemary Mini Muffins – Only Crumbs Remain
These little savoury snacks are ideal for packed lunch boxes, picnics and parties. Tasty cheese muffins with the added crunch of walnuts and a hint of rosemary are delicious!
Have you seen?
Easy Left over Roast Chicken recipes ( most of which can be made with left over turkey)?
Christmas Day Dinner countdown (and handy time plan).