Let’s Talk Parties: Holiday Entertaining

Tired of the usual holiday meal routine? Looking to add some flair to your festive feast? We’re sharing delicious ideas to suit every taste — starting with side dishes that perfectly complement classic main courses. For more casual events, opt for a “dinner by the bite” with a selection of delicious appetizers. Want to truly dazzle guests? Our seafood dinner suggestions are sure to impress.

1. Classic and Classy Sides

The best holiday sides complement main dishes like turkey and beef — and also have guests going back for seconds. Serve up roasted Private Selection™ Petite Medley Gourmet Potatoes and steamed Simple Truth Organic™ Trimmed Green Beans. Plus, a holiday meal isn’t complete without Kroger Brand Butter Flavored Jumbo Biscuits.

2. Mingle While You Munch

This year, shake things up with a dinner-by-the-bite menu that will have guests mingling. Snack on a Simple Truth Organic™ Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip paired with Simple Truth Organic™ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, plus Private Selection™ Gourmet Cracker Cuts Sliced Cheese Variety Pack served atop Simple Truth Organic™ Snack Crackers. For hot apps, you can’t go wrong with Kroger Brand Spanakopita and tasty little sliders filled with Kroger Brand Seasoned Pork Carnitas.

3. A Seafood Feast

Want a holiday meal that’s oceans apart from the traditional turkey and stuffing? Make a splash with appetizers like shrimp cocktail made with frozen Simple Truth™ Peeled & Deveined Tail Off Jumbo Raw Shrimp and Private Selection™ Traditional Cold Smoked Alaskan Wild Sockeye Salmon served atop garlic crostini. For the main course, consider frozen Kroger Brand Wild Caught Boneless Sockeye Salmon or Private Selection™ Mussels with a White Wine, Butter & Garlic Sauce.