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Host with the Most: 7 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes for Your Next Holiday Party

These shareable baked goods, finger foods, and cozy warm drinks will make you the most popular host (or guest) at any holiday gathering this winter!
Host with the Most: 7 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes for Your Next Holiday Party
Host with the Most: 7 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes for Your Next Holiday Party
Kat Van Sligtenhorst at SideChef
Hey, Kat here! I’m a content writer fueling a travel-filled lifestyle with food from around the world. Always on the lookout for innovative vegan eats, the best cup of black coffee, and anything that features tempeh as its main ingredient.
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, Chinese New Year…and that’s just scratching the surface. The holiday season is officially upon us, and we’re here with your annual supply of fan-favorite drinks and dishes.

Whether your whole family is flying in or you’ve got a calendar packed full of potlucks and theme parties to attend, these tasty treats will have everyone begging for a look at your recipe book. Let’s dig in!

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Red Velvet Roll Cake

Truvia

Between a dusting of powdered sugar and the stunning spiral that appears with each slice, this red velvet cake is an instant standout in any holiday spread. And the flavor matches the gorgeous facade; Melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey cake pairs perfectly with a cream cheese filling. Utilizing stevia leaf sweetener, this version has only 2 grams of sugar per serving, so seconds are encouraged!

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Blueberry Scones

Truvia

There’s a certain magic to waking up on a holiday, and nothing says a more gorgeous “Good morning” than these chic, low-sugar blueberry scones. Although it looks like you’ve had them flown in from France, these picture-perfect pastries are actually super simple to make, coming together in just 30 minutes. They’re best enjoyed warm, so give them a light toast before serving.

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Cranberry Rosemary Thumbprint Cookies

Truvia

Calling all home cooks who live for Thanksgiving! These playful, bite-sized treats draw on one of our favorite November ingredients–cranberry. And no store-bought stuff here; You’ll be whipping up your very own fresh cranberry jam, balancing out the tartness with a hint of Truvia sweetener. Place a tray of these down at a party and just watch how quickly they disappear.

LOW-FATFISH-FREE

Gingerbread Men Cookies

Truvia

What kind of holiday recipe collection would this be if we didn’t include such a tried-and-true classic? These Gingerbread Men feature all your favorite flavors–cinnamon, cloves, molasses, and more–yet (thanks to Truvia) boast 20% fewer calories and 64% less sugar per serving. For extra festive fun, set out icing and candy and let your guests decorate their own cookies.

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Balsamic Glazed Bruschetta

Truvia

Let’s step away from the sweet treats for a moment and explore some slightly more savory fare. This dish starts with a classic bruschetta: tomato, onion, garlic, fresh basil, EVOO…the works. But the real star of the show is a low-sugar balsamic glaze just begging to be artfully drizzled over your serving tray. Now this is some finger-licking finger food!

EASYLOW-FAT

Hoisin Style Glazed Meatballs

Truvia

Throughout the winter season, it can start to feel like once you’ve seen one holiday table, you’ve seen them all. But this quick and easy app brings new life to the party, featuring homemade hoisin-style dip and hand-rolled meatballs. A world of flavor and the easiest dish-to-mouth delivery imaginable.

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Peppermint Mocha Latte

Truvia

As we transition into our drinks sections, let’s kick things off with something non-alcoholic (but nonetheless festive). Whether you want to start a holiday morning in style or need something warm to sip on in front of the fire, this Peppermint Mocha Latte is just the thing to wrap your hands around.

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