If you don't have plans to watch the Oscars award presentations, throw a last minute party. Make some calls today and this evening to invite people. Clean up your house and do a bit of cooking and you'll be ready in a flash. These appetizer recipes are all best if made ahead, so while Saturday dinner is cooking in your crockpot, you can prepare the treats for your party on Sunday.
As long as you have a television set in working order, you can host this party. Arrange comfortable seating facing the television, and scatter large pillows or beanbag chairs around for your guests' comfort. Tie bunches of helium filled balloons to chairs and lamps around the living room or den, and lay down a red carpet for your guests to follow to the party center. Set up a buffet table with the appetizers arranged one type to a platter, and offer small plates for eating. Have a cooler filled with ice and packed with soft drinks, sparkling water, beer, and champagne. As your guests arrive, hand them ballots with the nominated films and actors listed and have them vote for their favorites. Dim the lights and your party is ready!
Because you'll be working to get food ready on Saturday, your crockpot and five ingredient recipes are the perfect assistants. Enjoy your weekend!
Friday Dinner
- Spicy Fish Tacos
These flavorful tacos are a great choice for meatless Fridays.
- Coconut Fruit Salad
Just four ingredients combine to make this cool salad that complements the spicy tacos.
- Chewy Gooey Bars
Refrigerated cookie dough is the base for these decadent and super easy bar cookies.
Saturday Breakfast
- Swiss Eggs
Today is a working day, so you need a hearty breakfast! This simple and delicious recipe is a great way to start your day.
- Crescent Hearts
Have your kids make these cute and fun little pastries.
- orange juice, coffee, milk
Saturday Lunch
- Chicken Waldorf Sandwiches
Double this recipe and you can offer this sandwich filling as an appetizer spread tomorrow or as a topping for Crostini.
- baby carrots, celery sticks, apple wedges
- sparkling water, pop, tea
Make Ahead Appetizers
Saturday Dinner
- Crockpot Greek Stew
This stew will cook to perfection while you're busy getting ready for the party.
- bakery breadsticks
- ice cream sundaes
Sunday Breakfast
- Crockpot Cobbler
This hearty and comforting breakfast is ready and waiting for you to start your busy day.
- Apple Glazed Sausage and Bacon
This sweet and spicy recipe is the perfect complement to the simple eggs.
- orange juice, grapefruit juice, milk, coffee
Sunday Lunch
- Beef Avocado Pockets
Deli roast beef is the secret ingredient in these hearty and super easy sandwiches.
- potato chips
- fruit juice, sparkling water, tea
Party Time!
Set out all of the appetizers you made yesterday and put the finishing touches on the party space. Then relax and enjoy your party!
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