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Topic: Menus and Recipes | 05/11/09

Simply Elegant Holiday Cocktail Party Menu

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Plan a shopping trip to Sam’s Club with these menu items in mind, and you’ll be ready to throw a special cocktail party with lots of style and practically no fuss.

Menu:

Spanakopita

Grilled Members Mark Garlic Sausage wedges with honey mustard

Bertacchi Mini Meatballs with Sweet Chili Sauce (see recipe)

Cranberry and Brie Purses

Deli Spirals

Mini Crab Cakes with Herb Tartar Sauce (see recipe)

Mini Potato Skins stuffed with Cheddar and Bacon

Pomegranate  Punch (see recipe)

Recipes:

Sweet Chili Sauce for Meatballs

12 ounces chili sauce

14 ounces grape jelly

 This old-fashioned classic is still wonderful. Combine one bottle of chili sauce and one jar of grape jelly. Heat gently and then pour over the heated meatballs to coat.

Herb Tarter Sauce

This is a fresh and tangy variation on the typical tartar sauce.  It is very good with any kind of grilled or sautéed fish or shellfish.   Makes approximately 1 cup.

 2 T. drained capers

1/4 cup parsley, cilantro or chervil           

2 T. minced shallot   

1 cup mayonnaise    

2 T. lemon juice        

Dash Tabasco sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Pomegranate Punch

This is a very festive holiday cocktail served in a clear glass bowl with orange wheels floating on top.  For a special touch, freeze pomegranate seeds in ice cubes to add to the punch at the last minute.

Makes 15 to 20 servings

Juice of 2 limes

2 tablespoons sugar

1 quart pomegranate juice

1/2 cup Pama liqueur

1/2 cup orange juice

1 (750 ml) bottle brut champagne

 Melt sugar in lime juice then combine with all ingredients except champagne. Cover and chill from 2 hours to overnight.

 To serve, combine chilled juices with chilled champagne in a large punchbowl.

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