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I compiled a list of some of my favorite products for creating a festive holiday party to help you be the hostess with the mostess.
The holiday season brings people together whether it’s exchanging white elephant gifts, breaking out the fancy dishes, decorating Christmas cookies, or other family traditions. While this time of year can be a bit hectic with all the busy schedules, it is important to find time to spend with the people that mean the most of us. It is also important to plan a party for them to remember. Entertaining can be a joyful occasion and I am putting together a Holiday Entertaining Guide that is full of on trend products that will wow your guests.
1. Jus-Rol Puff Pastry Dough
Appetizers welcome guests and sets the tone for the gathering. Jus-Roll Puff Pastry Dough is the perfect staple for many appetizer recipes. It is ready to bake straight from the refrigerator. There is no need thaw the dough, simply unroll the baking paper and let the creativity begin. You will bake exceptional pastries every time and it is perfect for both sweet or savory recipes. Jus-Rol is non-GMO and suitable for vegans and vegetarians plus made right here in the USA.
Our family made these festival tree-shaped pizza appetizers with the Jus-Roll Pastry Dough. We are sharing our recipe below.
Tree-Shaped Pizza Appetizers
Ingredients:
- Jus-Roll Puff Pastry Dough
- Pizza Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni Slices (quartered)
- Green Pepper (cut into tiny pieces)
- Tree-shaped Cookie Cutter
Directions:
Start by unrolling the dough onto a flat surface. Then use your cookie cutter to get as many trees as possible from the dough. Next place your newly cut trees onto parchment paper. Then add the sauce, cheese, and toppings to each pizza. Finally bake in the oven on 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
We served ours with a garlic dipping sauce. See recipe in our 6th item featured in this article. So, stay tuned.
Go to www.jusrol.com or Store Locator – Jus-Rol (jusrol.com) to find out more about this product and the store nearest you.
2. Zing Zang Cocktails
For your 21 and over guests serve them ready-to-drink Zing Zang Cocktails. Zing Zang is the leading non-alcoholic cocktail mix brand in the U.S. and a fan-favorite of bartenders and Bloody Mary enthusiasts alike. It has become the #1 Bloody Mary mix in the US. And now, the #1 selling Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink Can. This canned cocktail is great for brunches, tailgates, or just the occasional Bloody Mary at home. With 9% ABV it is the equivalent of two cocktails in a can. Zing Zang also offers Mango Margarita with Tequila Canned Cocktail. What I love about it, is that it is made with all-natural ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, or preservatives. Margs pair perfectly with Taco Tuesday, happy hours, parties, or even your home bar. It also contains 9% ABV.
We garnished our Zing Zang Bloody Mary’s with bacon slices, celery stalks, olives, and a lemon. We also rimmed the glass with celery salt. For the Mango Margarita, we rimmed the glass with salt and added a lemon.
Find the store nearest you by visiting this Zing Zang online.
3. Holiday Invitation Collection from Punchbowl
In this day and age, digital online invitations are a must. Punchbowl is the gold standard in online invitations and an easy way to plan an unforgettable celebration. This year’s holiday invitation collection features 300+ gorgeous designs for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and other holiday celebrations.
Sending online party invitations with Punchbowl is as simple as 1, 2, 3. First choose and personalize a design from the Holiday Invitation Collection. You can customize the party invitation using different fonts, colors, and even design accents. You can even create a potluck list or poll to determine a signature cocktail. Next, build your guest list with phone numbers and/or email addresses. Finally, the third step is to deliver your guest list instantly and start tracking your RSVPs.
We customized this Christmas Party invitation from the Holly Jolly Christmas Party Design. It was perfect!
Check out all the possibilities by visiting Punchbowl.com.
4. Bar Menu
Craft unforgettable food at home with this globally inspired collection of 100+ crave-worthy bar bites and cocktail pairings from the best-selling author of Booze & Vinyl and The New Cocktail Hour. Bar Menu is a comprehensive guide that features fresh flavors and ingredients to elevate your ‘bar bites’ to the next level. It also features over 30 cocktail recipes. The beautifully photographed food and drinks in the book make it worthy of the coffee table or home bar area.
We used Bar Menu to find an easy holiday entertaining option for our guests. We choose the Zesty Chili Popcorn. It was a flavorful twist on the traditional buttered popcorn. This is a must try for sure! You can find the recipe on page 14 of the book.
To purchase a copy of this book, head to Bar Menu by André Darlington | Hachette Book Group.
5. Recipe 33
Flavored infused almonds make the perfect snacking option for all your guests. Recipe 33 infused almonds are great for an on-the-go snack, topped on a salad, or even added to a charcuterie board. Recipe 33 infused almonds are made with real ingredients and currently offers five flavor options including Black Truffle, Lemon Rosemary, Smoky Serrano, Garlic Dill, and Cinnamon Vanilla. They are flavored almonds without all the additives or mess that ends up all over you and your clothes. Also consider these keto almonds for special dieting restrictions.
We leveled up of Christmas wreath charcuterie board with several flavored almond options. They paired wonderfully with the meat, cheese, and even fruit that we served.
Save $2.00 on any 4oz bags by visiting Flavor Infused Almonds & Healthy Treats – RECIPE 33, and using promo code TryRECIPE33.
6. Dorot Gardens
Spend more time with family and guests than in the kitchen with this ultimate kitchen hack. Dorot Gardens pre-portioned fresh frozen herbs and garlic will change your life. No longer will you be chopping, peeling, and creating a mess. Or even smelling like it hours after preparing the food. You can have garlic, onions, and herbs year-round with a simple ‘pop’ of the tray. It is more convenient than fresh.
Do you remember the tree-shaped pizza from the beginning of the post? We used the garlic for a butter dipping sauce. We added two cloves of garlic to two sticks of melted butter for a savory sauce. My boys especially love a good garlic dipping sauce.
Dorot Gardens offers 8 items including Crushed Garlic, Crushed Ginger, Chopped Basil, Sauteed Onions, Crushed Turmeric, Chopped Parsley, Chopped Cilantro, and Chopped Dill. Find your nearest local retailer at Homepage – Dorot Gardens.
I really hope you enjoyed all these recipes and products in our holiday entertaining guide. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! May your home and heart be filled with love and laughter.
