It's that time of year again.....The end of an old chapter and beginning of a new chapter! Though most of us have long forgotten the origin of the new year traditions and what they mean, we still like to celebrate. These days there are so many options for parties, dinners and clubs but you must be willing to drop a few hundred dollars for these events. Usually a buffet dinner of some sort is included and champagne at midnight but drinks are high prices and getting a safe ride home can be challenging. So let's start with home first and we'll share what's happening out there later....
Even though most events are tremendous fun, they are not for everyone. SipSum Cocktailz would like to share ways you can celebrate with friends at home and still have an amazing time. As we all get older, standing on a sidewalk for 3 hours waiting for a cab is less appealing.
Benefits of having a party at home....
Less expensive
No curb waits in the cold
Home cooked food rather than buffet bland food
More intimate
Less chaotic
Most important no chance of altercations with the younger crowd
Decorations are easy and available at any dollar store for next to nothing!! Streamers, balloons and party hats are necessary for any New Years Eve Party!!
Entertainment can come in many forms.....Music, XBOX Kinect is awesome for getting everyone involved, karoake is fun but can be horrible if no one can really sing, two truths and one lie is a game where everyone has to write on a sheet of paper and then the host sticks them on the wall and the other guests have to guess who`s is who`s. The lie`s can be as outrageous as possible and makes it more fun.
Our very favorite game is DICE. It`s a game that has grown with us since we began playing years ago. It`s called 7. You need 5 dice to play. Starts with everyone rolling one dice. The highest roll starts the game and it goes clockwise from there. The object is to try and get the same number in 7 rolls. The player can determine what number they will try and get by seeing if they get any pairs or triples on their first roll, from their you have 6 more chances to try and get 5 of a kind. If the player succeeds at getting 5 of a kind they get 1 point, and then have a chance to get 5 of a kind in 5 rolls, if yes, they proceed to try and get 5 in 3 rolls, if they get it again they have one final chance to get 5 of a kind in one roll. Any time the player does not get 5 of a kind, they pass the dice to the next player. The point system progresses for example:
7 rolls 1 Point
5 Rolls 2 Points
3 Rolls 3 Points
1 Roll They win the game
Each player plays to try and end with seven points. The player only progresses with the higher point levels if it is a continuous turn. If they player does not get 5 of a kind in 7 tries, when the dice comes back around to their turn, they start back at 7 tries. This game is super fun and can be played with as many players as you wish to have at the table.
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Party platters with cheese meats and crackers are great fillers and you can get creative as you want with the types of cheese and meat. The types of dishes used can make a difference with your appearance and can make a huge difference.
We would like to share some great ideas from our favorite websites that are incredible and easy.....
check em out! We are only sharing appy`s and finger foods. Fondue`s are making a come back as well so we added a recipe. Full sit down dinners are a whole other segment!
Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
35 Min
Ingredients
Directions
Black-Eyed Pea Chowder
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min
Ingredients
Directions
Baked Mexican Pinwheels
average rating
prep time
15 min
total time
2 hr 25 min
makes
30 servings, 2 pinwheels (24 g) each
recipe by: kraft
what you need
1 tub (250 g) Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup Kraft Tex Mex Light Shredded Cheese
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 plum tomato, seeded, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, finely chopped
6 large whole wheat tortillas
make it
HEAT oven to 375°F.
MIX cream cheese spread and shredded cheese in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in next 4 ingredients.
SPREAD onto tortillas; roll up. Wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
HEAT oven to 375°F. Unwrap roll-ups. Trim and discard ends. Cut each roll-up into 10 diagonal slices. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
BAKE 10 min., turning after 5 min.
kraft kitchens tips
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with sour cream.
SUBSTITUTE
Prepare using sun-dried tomato-flavoured flour tortillas.
MAKE AHEAD
Roll-ups can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before slicing and baking as directed just before serving.
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
average rating
prep time
15 min
total time
25 min
makes
12 servings, 2 shrimp (60 g) and 2 tsp. (10 mL) dip each
recipe by: kraft
what you need
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 pouch Shake'N Bake Extra Crispy Original Coating Mix
1/4 tsp. each curry powder and cayenne pepper
24 uncooked large shrimp (1 lb./450 g), peeled, deveined
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Kraft Signature Creamy Masala Dressing
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
make it
HEAT oven to 400°F.
COMBINE coconut, coating mix and seasonings in shallow bowl.
DIP shrimp in egg, then roll in coconut mixture until evenly coated. Place on baking sheet.
BAKE 10 to 12 min. or until shrimp are tender. Mix dressing with cilantro. Serve with shrimp.
kraft kitchens tips
MAKE AHEAD
These appetizers can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 3 hours before baking as directed.
CURRY DIP
Mix 1/2 cup Kraft Regular or Calorie-Wise Rancher's Choice Dressing, 1/4 cup Kraft Pure Orange Marmalade, 1 tsp. curry powder and 2 or 3 drops hot pepper sauce until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve with the shrimp.
Quick Cheese Fondue
average rating
prep time
5 min
total time
13 min
makes
24 servings, 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) each
recipe by: kraft
what you need
1 cup dry white wine
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 pkg. (450 g) Velveeta Process Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup Kraft Mozza-Cheddar Shredded Cheese
make it
MIX first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Add Velveeta; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until Velveeta is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
ADD shredded cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Transfer to fondue pot or small slow cooker set on low heat.
kraft kitchens tips
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with sliced apples, broccoli florets and French bread cubes.
NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSION
Substitute 25%-less-sodium chicken broth for the wine.
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