Astonishingly Easy Yet Impressive Christmas Holiday Entertaining

Jo Hughes Mon, Dec 14, 2015

‘Tis the season for it as we head into festivities and summer holidays - and even the grinchiest of yuletide detractors will admit to feeling the irresistible attraction of a long lazy day/night session consummated by choice company and even choicier food & drink.

Note the ‘lazy’ means exactly what it says… you really don’t have to put in much effort (or even expense for that matter) to achieve stunning results, thus saving energy for conversation and those star turns you’ve been practicing all year in anticipation of your annual opportunity to twinkle.

Here’s a few impressively simple-yet-delectable ideas to help you entertain - nay amaze - your starving sojourners with ease.

Five Minute Finger Foods

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  Fried Calamari by Erinnish
  Just as well this ever popular crowd pleaser is as quick to make as it is to devour...
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  Tomato and Feta Snacks by Forever Nutrition
  Quick bites rustled up from any salad veggies or pickles you have to hand are always a win.
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  Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Popcorn by Der Tisch
  Go for a combination of simple flavours for an unusual and light finger food.

Perfect Platters

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  Labne Balls by Food By Jessica
  Nothing will impress more than a genuine chez-nous cheese, labne is simply delicious.
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  Fattoush With Crunchy Flatbread Ribbons by RecipeTin Eats
  A great way to cut through all that rich festive food is with a fresh and zesty salad.
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  Roasted Chilli And Basil Bocconcini by Sprinkles and Sprouts
  Simple colour and herb garnished cheese presentations are a fast and easy way to amaze.
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  Molten Brie by Belly Rumbles
  Throw a stylishly sloppy twist on the traditional cold cheeseboard.
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  Build Your Own Bruschetta by RecipeTin Eats
  DIY bruschetta adds a little extra fun to the entertainment agenda.
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  White Bean Dip w/Crostini by Grab your Fork
  Dipety do-dah, dipety yay...

Delightful Drinks

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  Berry & Rosehip Iced Tea by Gormandize
  You could probably whip this beauty up in less time than it takes to pop the champagne cork.
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  Watermelon & Mint Aguas Frescas by The Cook's Pyjamas
  It's the greens and the reds...somehow this one just captures Christmas in a glass.
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  Mango Crush by Gourmet Getaways
  Boom! A summertime vacation sensation of a drink, mangos make amazing holiday ambassadors.

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