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Party Panache, Food Bar Ideas

We love an excuse for a party or get together

and love to entertain

Over Labor Day we enjoyed a Hot Dog Bar

It was so much fun!

I started thinking about other Food Bars we’ve done

and rounded them up to share with you~

inspirations for upcoming fall and holiday gatherings!

Just click on the recipe title to go to the post with the recipe~

Here are some blasts from the past

Grits Bar

We did this one Christmas and family helped themselves

to baked cheese grits and could select toppings of

grilled shrimp, BBQ pulled pork, asparagus,

mushrooms and bacon

Taco Soup Bar

A slow cooker pot of taco soup

with grated cheese, onions, sour cream,

shredded lettuce and tortilla chips

Spring Charcuterie Spread

Veggies and dip, Pimiento Cheese with scoop fritos,

pistaschio nuts, Bacon Jam & Asparagus Rolls

ham biscuits, grilled lamp lollipops,

and Lemon Cheesecake Tartlets

Green Goddess Salad Bar with Wacky Weeds

Salad with a variety of toppings,

homemade Green Goddess Dressing,

and Puff Pastry Breadsticks

Festive Fajita Bar

All the fixings for fajitas plus margaritas!

Kid Friendly Charcuterie Board Buffet Bar

A variety of cheeses, crackers, salami, pigs in a blanket,

grapes, pesto tortellini, cucumbers, chips and dip

Bloody Mary Brunch Bar

Featuring a Fresh Peach Cake,

Bleu Cheese Pepper Poppers,

bagels, hard boiled eggs

Tea Party Buffet

Store bought small bites arranged in teacups

and on pedestals for a wow presentation

Tapas in the Vineyard

Grapes and fresh figs,

Spinach and Artichoke pastries {bought from frozen section}

Antipasto Cocktail Cupcakes

a variety of nuts, cheese, bread and wine

Popcorn Bar

Popcorn with a wide variety of seasonings and toppings

Merry Mimosa Bar

Champage, orange juice, cranberry juice and berries for garnishing

Trick or Treat Buffet

A spooky candy spread with Halloween treats and sweets!

I also had an idea for an International Lettuce Wrap Bar

A spread of International fillings to wrap in lettuce or tortillas

Asian Cashew Chicken, Pimiento Cheese,

Taco Lettuce Crunch Wrap

Pulled Pork with Roasted Vegetables

Short Ribs with Snow Pea Slaw

Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Paste

How about a Burger Bar with sliders, toppings and fries…

or maybe a Pasta bar

with a variety of pasta types, sauces, meats, and veggies…

or a Potato Bar with baked or mashed potatoes

and lots of crazy toppings…

I hope you’re inspired to try having a Food Bar,

such a fun way to entertain!

Endless Possibilities!

I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:

 Sundays on Silverado  Love Your Creativity 

 What’s for Dinner Between Naps on the Porch 

All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home

 Tasty Tuesday   Oh My Heartsie Girl  Turn About Tuesday 

 Full Plate Thursday  Centerpiece Wednesday  Creative Crafts

Creatively Crafty Thursday Favorite Things   

Friday with Friends

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