5 Quick & Easy Party Food Ideas

The holiday season is just around the corner and that means serious party business. If you’re hosting a festive party this year, there may be a lot of planning and organising to be done like setting the decorations, getting gifts, and most importantly planning the big party menu. Aside from your roast, you’ll want to greet your guests with some fun party snacks–something your guests can grab and go while they mingle, dance and gift swap with festive abandon. Whether you’re entertaining or just looking for inspiration, these noteworthy appetisers are just what you need to kick off any festive celebration.

Honey Chicken Skewers

Have a go at these succulent honey chicken skewers. Skewers are the perfect option to serve at a party as they are served in individual sticks. Add these Maverick Australian Flag BBQ Skewers for a true blue Aussie BBQ party. These handy skewers feature an optimum length that’s enough for more room to cook meat and veggies on the BBQ. This recipe is so simple and easy to whip up, your guests will come back for seconds! View the recipe here.

A toasty snack for kids

Even your picky little eater will be drawn to this adorable toast snack. Sometimes just a little creativity will do just the trick. Using the Monkey Business Bready Made, create toasts in the shape of fun animal-like figures. This will surely get kids to have fun with food and enjoy eating their meals. It’s the perfect snack for parties, breakfast or just as a simple fun snack. (image3) (image by Taste.com.au)

Zucchini Fritters with Cold Smoked Salmon (image by Taste.com.au)

Elegant, refreshing and soulful, these zucchini fritters are a delicious idea to add to your appetiser menu. This recipe is a combination of zucchini, potatoes, spring onions, egg and flour–seasoned to perfection and topped with cold smoked salmon to form a refreshing yet savoury blend of flavours. These fritters can be whipped up in batches so you’ll need a good quality non-stick fry pan to ensure every piece is evenly crisp to perfection. We used the Neoflam Mitra Non-Stick Frypan as it offers excellent even heat distribution and helps to retain nutrition while cooking. On top of that, this gorgeous ivory pan also brightens your kitchen beautifully.

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Tamagoyaki

The Tamagoyaki is a fluffy and bouncy Japanese rolled egg that is usually made sweet or savoury. It’s no surprise that the tamagoyaki has been a fan favourite for ages. It’s so simple to make and only involves a few ingredients that you can get from your nearby grocer or an Asian mart. To perfect your tamagoyaki, use the Pratico Iron Made Tamagoyaki Fry Pan to make delicious tamagoyaki. The quality iron steel ensures heat is distributed evenly so you can achieve perfectly golden-yellow fried rolled eggs.

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Christmas Candy Cane Slice (image by Australia’s Women’s Weekly Food)

Think chocolate crackles but festive. Nothing is more Christmassy than these delectable Christmas candy cane slices on your dessert table. This chocolatey dessert requires some prepping so its best to have good quality microwave-safe bowl. We use the Academy Byron Enamel Prep Bowl to make the chocolate melt evenly and smoothly–a crucial part of this recipe. If the chocolate needs a little bit more mixing, use a good heat-resistant whisk like the MasterPro ThermoWhisk which is also a thermometer that can monitor and maintain the temperature while you whisk your chocolate at the right consistency. This recipe is simple and it also makes a pretty-looking dessert perfect for all ages.

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We hope these recipes give you some inspiration of what to add to your lunch or dinner party menu. Enjoy these delicious treats and happy munching! Here at Thursday Living, we offer an extensive range of quality gifts, tableware, homeware and lifestyle products. Enjoy Free Shipping in Australia with no minimum spend and enjoy a 30-day return guarantee.