It feels like hot cross buns only left our shelves yesterday and yet here we are in November already.
Kids have started writing lists and stores are spewing out wreaths and tinsel decorations like there’s no tomorrow.
I cannot believe we have hit Christmas season again. Seriously, where did this year go?
Each year, around this time, I stare at my calendar and brace myself.
Around September it’s still fairly open, by October I get a few invitations then BAM – November hits and I don’t have a free weekend until the New Year.
I’m sure you all know what I am talking about. Yes, people, I am talking about Christmas parties.
It is the time of year when we find that even our Facebook friends want to catch up in real life.
Then of course there are work parties, family gatherings and the usual excessive get togethers with each of your friendship groups.
Now don’t get me wrong – I love a good party. But what I don’t love is the following conversation:
“So, do you want me to bring anything?”
“Oh we’ve got it covered, just bring something small.”
Every year, time and time again, it’s the same conversation.
It’s like the polite way of saying, “yes, bring food but I have no idea what you should bring so you can just figure that part out yourself.”
So there you are, obliged to bring food yet stuck with no idea what to actually bring.
Well, today I’ve got you covered. As someone who has been in that situation countless times, and as someone who enjoys wasting a great deal of productive time on Pinterest, here are my top seven easy food ideas for Christmas parties.
Just as an FYI, you should know that this post is sponsored by Oliving by Hans. But all opinions expressed by the author are 100% authentic and written in their own words.
No more awkward moments when 15 people show up with a packet of chips or whatever chocolates were on special that week – these foods are easy, quick, (relatively) healthy and sure to be people pleasers.
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Rum balls! (I however prefer it without the rum, but i think calling them just "balls" would send the wrong message)
500g Marie biscuits or similar plain biscuits.
1/4 cup cocoa, sifted
1 (395g) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup shredded coconut
Step 1 - Crush the biscuits in a bowl. Sift cocoa into a bowl. Stir in all ingredients, except coconut.
Step 2 - Wet hands and then roll into bite-sized balls. Roll in coconut to coat.
Step 3 - Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
EASY AND DELICIOUS!
how can you have a story like this and not have links to recipes? ok some of them are pretty self explanatory but i want to know more about this avo-taco-cheese-tomato dip!!
Agreed! This article is completely unhelpful without recipes.