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How to Stock Up for the Holidays

Home / Helpful Tips / How to Stock Up for the Holidays
November 9, 2015

Tips for stocking up your home pantry for the holidays

Does the idea of holiday entertaining fill you with anxiety? You’re certainly not alone, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Armed with perseverance and a well-stocked kitchen, you’ll find you can even breeze through those last-minute gatherings.

Cheers!

Drop-in guests won’t expect that you have a full cocktail menu on hand. Offer wine or beer and then really impress them by having the makings for one festive cocktail, whether it’s a special martini, a margarita or a party punch. While your guests enjoy a drink you’ll get a few more minutes to wrap things up in the kitchen!

quick veggie dip appetizer

Dip it!

Got sour cream and mayonnaise in the refrigerator? Then you’ve got all you need to whip up a tasty dip for chips and veggies. Use equal parts sour cream and mayo, then mix in chopped parsley, minced onion, seasoned salt, dill and garlic powder.

Chopped frozen spinach, jarred artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers are also great for dips. Another trick? Keep a jar of good quality olive tapenade (chopped olive spread) on hand and frozen French bread for a quick crostini.

quick and easy antipasto platter

Say Cheese (And Meat)

Another appetizer you can throw together quickly is an Antipasto platter. Arrange a variety of cheeses, sliced meats, dried fruit, crackers, olives and fresh fruit such as grapes or berries on a cutting board and serve.

Well-Stocked Holiday Kitchen Shopping List

In the Pantry

  • Gourmet crackers & bread
  • Pepper jelly
  • Jarred vegetables: roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, etc.
  • Imported olives
  • Olive tapenade
  • Assorted chocolates
  • Dried fruit
  • Mini pastry shells (base for mini quiches)
  • Lemons & limes

In the Freezer

  • Chopped spinach (for mini quiches, spinach dip and more)
  • Pre-made frozen appetizers
  • Frozen French bread

In the Fridge

  • Sour cream, butter, and mayo
  • Fresh herbs: thyme, cilantro, parsley and mint
  • Variety of imported cheeses
  • Assorted sliced meats

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