DIY Ideas for a Holiday Dinner Party : Menu - Food & Drinks

DIY Ideas for a Holiday Dinner Party - Menu Options for Food & Drinks

Yesterday I shared a couple amazing decor ideas for a DIY Holiday dinner party that are guaranteed to have your friends talk your fabulous party for months! Now that you have the decor, it's important to decide on a delicious menu - food and drinks - to WOW your guests. I am always looking for new recipes and I have found a few great ideas for a tasty holiday menu - try not to drool as you check out these creative recipes!

{MENU - Holiday Appetizers}

If you are having a large gathering you may want to offer appetizers and easy to make finger foods for your guests. Some health-conscious menu options include:

Meatballs

Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto (add Neufchatel cheese if you want the extra calories and flavor)

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

Balsamic Roasted Red Potatoes

Double Tomato Bruschetta

Marinated Cheese & Crackers

Fruit Skewers (pineapple, melons, grapes, strawberries)

Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad (mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, crutons, diced red onions, feta cheese crumbles, and toss in a low-calorie balsamic vinegar salad dressing.)

{MENU - Holiday Dinner}

If you have a more intimate dinner with a few friends or family, here are a few menu options to enjoy around your dinner table:

Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots

Neely's Short Ribs

Chicago Italian Beef (Pot Roast)

Brown Butter Pumpkin Risotto (Vegetarian Option)

As side dishes feel free to use any of the recipes above along with these hearty main dishes. I would also recommend the following sides:

• brown rice,
• vegetables (green beans, broccoli & cauliflower, carrots, asparagus, etc),
• salad,
• bread (corn bread or rolls),
• baked sweet potato slices (rubbed in olive oil and sprinkled with cinnamon).

{MENU - Holiday Drinks}

In addition to tasty food, you will definitely want to have some delicious drinks to offer your guests. Here are some wonderfully unique drink options I have collected on Pinterest that you can WOW your guests with:

Cranberry Mojitos (alcoholic)

Apple Cider Sangria (alcoholic)

Sparkling Punch (non-alcoholic)

Iced Chai Tea (non-alcoholic)

{MENU - Holiday Desserts}

Last but NOT least - Dessert -my favorite part of the meal! Here are a few scrumptious dessert options:

Peppermint Bark

Pecan Pie Bars

Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake

Knock You Naked Brownies

**I have an absolutely amazing collection of food, dessert, and drink recipes on Pinterest - please visit my board for more menu inspiration!**

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