15 Quick-And-Easy Store Products For A Glamorous Holiday Party
'Tis the season for cooking, baking, and holiday get-togethers! For us, it's one of our favorite times of the year, especially with a good holiday party thrown into the mix. But, while we love a festive fête, for some hosting a party can be nothing short of a stressful undertaking. The simple truth is that it doesn't have to be!
No one needs homemade pie crusts, three-day-brined turkey, or the perfectly iced cake to throw a successful get-together. All it takes is the right shopping list and a retailer who has the right products. Stick with us for 15 quick-and-easy party food suggestions, all found at low prices at your local Walmart. This includes a variety of key staples and new ingredients from gourmet cheeses and high-end cured meats to delicate desserts that look and taste like they came from a specialty store.
Hors d'oeuvres and Appetizers
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Never underestimate the power of a good cheese and meat platter to kick off a classy celebration. Use a mix of hard and soft cheeses, like St. Andre Triple Crème Brie, Capricorn Goat Cheese, and Rembrandt Aged Gouda. Accompany the cheeses with good charcuterie, such as Del Duca Prosciutto or Daniele Sliced Italian Salami.
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Step up your hors d'oeuvres game by wrapping dried dates with Wright's Honey Bourbon Bacon for a new take on Bacon Wrapped Dates. Quick appetizers that don't take time in the kitchen can also be lifesavers. Items like Sam's Choice Spanakopita can be made in a snap and have the right mix of elegant and exotic to finish off an appetizer course.
Main Course
There's no need to stress over the entree with easy products such as Sam's Choice Ham or Cargill HoneySuckle White Cajun Turkey — no brining, marinating, or long roasting is required to serve a feast worthy of a Norman Rockwell painting. Serve it with a salad, simple roast potatoes, sautéed spinach, and a Bake at Home Marketside Baguette (found in the Walmart bakery department) that has all the flavor of homemade bread without the effort.
And of course the main meal wouldn't be complete without a nice bottle of wine. For those who are looking for both quality and value, go for labels like Robert Mondavi Private Selection.
Dessert
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Save the best for last, as your guests enjoy treats that feel like they were crafted just for them. Take the hard work out of dessert by serving a warm slice of Marketside Apple Pie (from the Walmart bakery department) and top it with a scoop of Sam's Choice Sea Salt Caramel. To give the night a memorable end, call a toast with a glass of Martini Asti and a bite of delicious LOOKA Macarons.