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Because my husband and I have family seen in the Christmas season, we spend time with his family in our House on Christmas Eve and my family in their home on Christmas day. As my mom always makes large beautiful dinner and we have so much going on the time, Im typically a snack buffet table for the celebration of Christmas Eve in our House.

It is very easy and helps my stress level hold down. I can it make all ahead of time and only set up the table later. I understand fancy with the table decoration, but include a pretty poinsettia tablecloth and beautiful vacation paper plate and napkins. It is now a tradition, which all forward looks, because it is easy and delicious snacks all day long offers. The best part is that with paper plate, there is no food or pots and pans, wash! The only clean up involved is removed all remains, i.e. If any!

Here are a few tips, plan own snack buffet. If you have time, take a piece of paper and start writing down some of the ways. Note all recipes mind come read the following as you:

~ Bowls filled with things to diving is always popular. I like a dish with Ranch to delete Veggie dip (I use to make the dip the package Uncle of dans found in the grocery store) and a selection of crackers with my popular recipe clam dip.

~ A tray with sandwich stuff. I invite a tray with deli meat and cheese and other sandwich stuff such as onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, mayonnaise and mustard. You can try a club sandwich or Reuben sandwich makings tray stuff. You can experiment with different kinds of bread such as party rye or sourdough.

~ Cookies and sweets. Every year I make two or three of our family favorite recipes contained below. What is your family favorite cookie and candy recipes?

~ Drinks. The Irish cream recipe below served over ice is wonderful, and a special treatment. We buy also pop and beer and this seems, all make happy. You need maybe a favorite punch, eggnog, or hot butter rum recipe that you want to use.

~ Crunchy things. I have made getting the Chex mix.

Dont forget that you can help family members or other guests! This gives more variety and less work! You just tell them to bring a snack type item.

Recipes

Clam dip

1 (8-Ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6-Ounce) can save minced clams, juice
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 / 2 Teaspoon lemon juice
1 / 4 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste

Combine cream cheese and shells. Stir just enough clam juice, a beautiful consistency for dive to make. Add remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly. Purposes or ceilings and chill. Serve with crackers or chips.

Toffee treats

1 / 4 Box Saltine cracker
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup butter or margarine
1 big bag of chocolate chips
Chopped walnuts-opt.

Oven to 350 degrees. A large cookie sheet with aluminum foil cover. Grease with butter. Cover with Saltine cracker. 1 Cup sugar and 1 cup butter bring to the boil and cook for 2 1/2 minutes. Pour over you crackers & spread rapidly. Bake 5-7 minutes. Distribute a large bag of chocolate chips, such as icing on the cake. Top with chopped walnuts, if desired.

Irish cream

1 Cup heavy whipping cream
1 14-Oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 2/3 c. whiskey
1 TEASPOON instant coffee
2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 Teaspoon vanilla

Set enter all ingredients in a blender and mix on high for 30 seconds. Store in the refrigerator. Well before serving shake over ice. Should keep at least 2 months.

Peanut butter of bon bons

1-1 Lb box powdered sugar
2 Cubes margarine (1 cup)
1 Cup peanut butter
Chocolate chips or chocolate almond bark

Mix all ingredients except chocolate. Form balls in round. Chill but. Insert toothpicks & diving in melted chocolate. Chill until set.

I know that are not for the health-conscious recipes, but it is only once in the year. Here is to hoping you have a easy does it Christmas party this year.

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