As you get older birthday parties are less about going out on the town and more about spending time at with close friends. That being said, if you're the host you want to cover all of your food bases for the partry, but if you're a guest you aren't off the hook either.
No matter what role you’re playing at the b-day party, you should bring something to share with the group. Be it a bottle of wine, a board game to play, or one of these seven easy birthday party recipes to try out. Party on.
Starting with something savory is a great way to welcome guests before getting to the dessert table. These Caprese bites require three main ingredients (mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil) and a few household staples to be put together. Easy and delicious.
What's a party without a sharable dip? This isn't your basic queso, though, and is instead a combination of cheese, meat, green chiles, and tomatoes that will be a hearty appetizer to hold guests over until "Happy Birthday" is sung.
Vegetables don't have to be the most boring part of your spread, so ditch the veggie platter and try this veggie pizza instead. With cream cheese, ready-to-bake crescent dough, and whatever fresh veg you prefer, the result will be fun and nutritious.
Big batch booze stops the host from playing bartender all night and gives them a change to *actually* enjoy the party. This punch uses rum and vodka and a few mixers but would be just as refreshing without the liquor for a non-alc option.
Let's be honest: Dessert is always the star of the show at birthday parties. For something less basic than a store-bought cake, try your hand at these mini churro bites that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
Sure, the cake is often the main event at a birthday party, but in 2023 anything goes. Try this funfetti-flavored skillet cookie instead of a cliché cake. Bonus points because it's way easier to store the leftovers.
Variety is the spice of life, so keep the dessert table interesting with a sundae bar. You could always buy ice cream from the store, but why not put some love into homemade ice cream instead? Plus, the muffin tin for sundae toppings = genius.
