I'm having a really cool party and i need really cool, sweet snacks to go with it.?

Question

I'm looking for drink ideas (no alcohol plz) and food ideas, something like smores that we can make at the same time with eachother. it doesn't matter what theme the stuff is. Help me!!!

Answer 1

Berry Sweetheart (non-alcoholic)

INGREDIENTS:

3 oz red cranberry juice
3 oz apple juice
1 oz honey
maraschino cherry for garnish

PREPARATION:

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Add the juices and honey to a mixing glass.
Stir the ingredients with a barspoon.
Pour the contents of the mixing glass into the highball glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.


Shirley Temple (non-alcoholic)

INGREDIENTS:

3 oz lemon-lime soda
3 oz ginger ale
1 dash grenadine
maraschino cherry for garnish

PREPARATION:

Pour the lemon-lime soda and ginger ale into a collins glass with ice cubes.
Add a dash of grenadine.
Stir.
Garnish with the cherry.


Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dipped Apples

10 to 12 medium apples, stems removed
10 to 12 wooden popsicle sticks
1 cup HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 2/3 cups (10-ounce package) REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips, divided use
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, divided use (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)

Line tray with wax paper.
Wash apples; dry thoroughly. Insert wooden stick into stem end of each apple; place on prepared tray.
Place chocolate chips, 2/3 cup peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
Dip bottom three-fourths of each apple into mixture. Twirl and gently shake to remove excess; return to prepared tray.
Place remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips and remaining 2 tablespoons shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
Spoon over top section of each apple, allowing to drip down sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 10 to 12 coated apples


Chewy Maple Oat Clusters

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup bran flakes
1/2 cup pecan halves, cut in half
1/2 cup sunflower nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 (8-ounce) package chopped dried fruit
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup OR maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted

Heat oven to 325°F. Spread rolled oats in 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Stir in crisp rice cereal, bran flakes, pecans and sunflower nuts. Continue baking for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven; stir in raisins and dried fruit.
Stir together maple syrup and butter in small bowl; pour over cereal mixture. Stir to coat well. Continue baking, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 50 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. Spread on waxed paper. Cool completely; break into pieces.

Makes 32 (1/4-cup) servings.


Spicy Party Crisps

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped nuts
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Thoroughly cream butter and cheese together. Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well. Place dough onto plastic wrap, foil or waxed paper and roll into a 2-inch diameter log. Refrigerate for several hours.
Slice into slight 1/4-inch rounds, place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 325*F (160*C) for 20 minutes or until edges brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Makes about 5 dozen.

Happy Partying! :)

Answer 2

Hot Chocolate with marshmallows are always a winner, then u could create a variety cookie tray to serve with the hot chocolate. If you feel you need a little more, just get a variety of the small candy bars and mix them in a bowl. If you prefer cold drinks - mix some punch in a bowl and put in fruit slices this should get their attention. Good Luck and have a great party.

Answer 3

As far as non alcoholic drinks go, I always like "virgin" versions of cocktails. Bacardi makes an excellent frozen cocktail mix, you just add water and ice and you have a delicious virgin rum runner, maragrita etc.

As far as snacks go, some of my favorites for entertaining

A) Toasted pita bread, with a selection of olives, hummus, and labne (a sour yogurt available in Arab or Middle Eastern grocery stores)

B) A selection of antipasti ( Italian bread, cheeses (mozzarella etc.) cold cuts (Capicola, salami, proshooto) Hot peppers.

C)Raw Oysters (If you have the cash)

Answer 4

Call me old-fashioned, but I personally love Chex Mix...homemade pico de gallo (you can find a recipe through google or foodtv.com) and Lime Tortilla Chips (Tostitos brand) are perfect together, and refreshing. Perhaps some gourmet [aztec] hot chocolate or harry potter's "butter beer" (non-alcoholic) are good beverage choices, as well as great conversation-starters. Fondu is a great communal food...traditional cheese fondu with some type of [parmesan peppercorn] baguette is always a hit. Good luck!

Answer 5

If you want to make something together try making caramel apples with different toppings, decorate gingerbread men cookies or cupcakes too. My friend and I hosted a party once where we all decorated caramel apples together and everyone got really into it. We used the caramel wraps that you make soft in the microwave, everyone wrapped their apple and then chose their toppings. We had out bowls of Skittles, mini M&Ms/chocolate chips, nuts, crushed apple Jolly Ranchers, marshmallows etc. etc.

Answer 6

For a different kind of drink try punch, cheap kind will be ok, the kind that comes in a gallon jug or frozen in the freezer scection. Add a pint of sherbert and pinapple juice. Pour it all in a punch bowl and serve. It is deeeelish!

Answer 7

How about crusty bread with Taramasalata or Humus dips with salad. So tasty. Or Picked Walnuts and Soft Cheese Sandwiches. So tasty and wonderful colours.

Answer 8

A make-your-own ice cream bar is always a huge hit. buy two flavors of ice cream; vanilla and chocolate. Also get chocolate chips, sprinkles, whipped cream, cherries, slices bananas and thaw some frozen strawberries in syrup. YUM!! Who's mouth won't be watering? ;o)

Answer 9

I say POPCORN! You can eat it plain, or add all kinds of stuff to it. Some good things to add are:
1)Garlic salt
2)Parmesan cheese
3)Thyme
4)Cumin
5)Oregano
6)Dry taco seasoning mix
7)Dry ranch-style seasoning mix
8)Lemon pepper
9)Italian herbs: oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, and crushed rosemary.
10)French herbs: marjoram, thyme, summer savory, basil, rosemary, sage, and fennel
11)Cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg
Besides, everyone loves popcorn!

Answer 10

Crostini's (ciabatta bread, roasted red peppers and mozarella cheeze sprinkled with olive oil s/p!) delicious!!

Answer 11

cookies,chocolate covered strawberries,
donuts,nachos,chili dogs, chips and dip,pop,
punch,virgin margaritas.hope some of these ideas work for you.have fun! :)