During the holidays we know there are lots of gatherings, whether for family, friends or work. Join us in this seasonal episode while we dive into our top 5 tips on Holiday Appetizers.

• Think about balance in your appetizers: This could be textures, flavors, hot vs cold, and diversity of ingredients.
• Utilize make ahead appetizers or platters: These are great for a less stressful meal addition and are great for your cold apps.
• Add in seasonal ingredients and/or flavors: For fall into winter think warm spices and hearty flavors.
• Budget plays a part: Think about whether homemade will be best or will store bought be more budget friendly. Sometimes homemade is better and sometimes not, depending on your group size.
• Collaboration for the win: This can also be helpful with stress during the holidays, if you ask your guests to contribute to bringing items.

Bonus Thoughts: (If you want to add a little something extra)

1. Go Global in Flavors
2. Add in Some Drink Pairings
3. Play with Festive Presentations or Garnishes

We hope these tips find you well in this post and can’t wait to share more tips for the season! Remember to have tons of fun while cooking this holiday season, we know from experience that it makes it all more enjoyable, especially if you have friends and family helping.We hope you enjoyed this episode of 100% fresh and would love to answer any questions you may have. Connect With Us Follow us: @twochefmission Join our group: ⁠Meal Planning for Busy Parents⁠ where we go live each week to discuss different cooking and meal planning topics.

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