Holiday Open House Menu

When I was a kid the holidays were filled with open house event invitations. I loved going from house to house and looked forward to all the delicious food. This year I decided to host one of my very own, inviting families to come and celebrate the season and the many blessings of 2013.  The event was Sunday afternoon and I was able to do most of the prep and cooking on Saturday.

I don't typically do a lot of Christmas decorations (other than a tree and some greenery) so to help with holiday decor I bought two floral bouquets and re-arranged them to create 8 smaller arrangements and one large arrangement to place in serving areas.

Holiday Open House Menu
Beef Tenderloin with Whipped Horseradish and Crispy Shallots
http://foodieworthy.blogspot.com/2013/12/beef-tenderloin-with-whipped.html

Asparagus and Puff Pastry with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
http://foodieworthy.blogspot.com/2013/12/asparagus-and-puff-pastry-with-honey.html?q=chicken

Christmas Queso and Chips
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/christmas-queso-recipe/index.html

Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail and Chips
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chipotle-shrimp-cocktail-50400000122630/

Chicken Salad with Basil Vinaigrette and Lettuce Cups
http://foodieworthy.blogspot.com/2013/01/chicken-salad-with-basil-vinaigrette.html?q=chicken

Bacon Crackers and Blue Cheese Dip
http://foodieworthy.blogspot.com/search?q=bacon+crackers

Boursin with Tomatoes and Cucumbers on Rye
http://foodieworthy.blogspot.com/2013/12/boursin-tomato-and-cucumber-open-face.html

Spicy Snack Mix
http://foodieworthy.blogspot.com/2011/10/baked-snack-mix-perfect-cocktail-nosh.html

Hot Chocolate and Dessert Bar
http://foodieworthy.blogspot.com/2013/12/hot-chocolate-and-dessert-bar.html