Your Perfect Holiday Party Menu (With alive Recipes!)

Christmas dinner is often comprised of the same dishes (turkey or meat equivalent, stuffing, potatoes, and veggies), but if you’re planning a holiday party that’s not a sit-down dinner, you’ll have to get more creative.

If guests will be standing, mess-free finger foods are essential so guests don’t ruin their party attire (or your carpets), but it’s also important to have variety in a menu, balancing different flavours, temperatures, and dietary needs. These alive recipes make it simple!

To make the planning process even easier, we’ve divided recipes into four categories: beverages, snacks, cold dishes, hot dishes, and desserts, so you’ll want something from each. Depending on the number of people you’re inviting, choose a few from each of the categories below for a party menu with something for everyone.

Beverages
Keep in mind that not everyone will be drinking alcohol, so at least one non-alcoholic drink is always appreciated.

• Citrus Pomegranate Sunrise
• Chai Iced Tea
• Ginger Lemonade

Snacks
Have some snacks out before the main dishes are served, to give people something to munch on.

• Smoky Avocado Spinach Dip 
• Parmesan Pita Chips 
• Lemony Kale Popcorn 
• Festive Nachos

Cold dishes
Light and refreshing, these dishes are perfect for guests who don’t want something too heavy.

• Fresh Baby Greens with Pea Shoots and Almonds in Raspberry Vinaigrette 
• Devilled Eggs
• Vegetarian Party Sandwiches 
• Polenta Pizza Squares 

Hot dishes
Winter calls for warm, comforting dishes such as these.

• Spring Rolls 
• Greek-style Chicken Skewers
• Baked Spinach and Potato Samosas
• Sherried Shrimp with Romesco Sauce 

Desserts
A holiday party wouldn’t be complete without something sweet at the end!

• Chocolate Date Truffles 
• Gingerbread Chews 
• Mayan Chocolate Dip 
• Licorice and Fig Biscotti