Over the weekend, I hosted the PTA Board for a little holiday get together. A few blissful hours where tired moms could eat, drink, and have an actual conversation without someone tugging on their shirt sleeves.

As I was trying to decide what snacks and drinks to serve these distinguished guests, I asked my fellow dietitians for their suggestions. I got so many great ones to choose from that I wanted to share them with you! I also threw in a few of my personal favorites.

*(If you’re celiac or GF like me, be sure to check the recipe, these are not all gluten-free.)

Dips:

Mediterranean White Bean Dip

 

Cowboy Caviar

 

Ruby Red Cherry-Cranberry Salsa

 

Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Dairy Free)

 

 

Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip

 

Pomegranate Guacamole

 

Cranberry and Roasted Beet Hummus

 

Mini 7-Layer Dips

 

Snacks:

Nuts with Goat Cheese and Grapes

 

Curried Pecans

 

White Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

 

Cinnamon-Spiced Roasted Walnuts

 

Parmesan Pepper Crisps

 

No Bake Cranberry Bites

 

Cheese & Appetizers:

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Meatballs

 

Baked Brie with Apples, Shallots, and Almonds in a Sourdough Bread Bowl

 

Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheddar, Apple, and Sage

 

Vegetarian Wonton Cups

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli

 

California Cheese and Sweet Potato Crostini – 2 Ways

 

Curry Chicken Wontons with Cranberry Chutney

 

Roasted Okra with Smoky Red Pepper Ricotta

 

Simple Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

 

Creamy Tomato Basil Bruschetta Bites

 

Baked Brie with Pumpkin Butter and Walnuts

 

Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbread

 

Drinks & Desserts:

Coconut Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail

 

Blackberry Lemon Thyme Sparkler

 

Chocolate Bark with Pistachios

 

Raspberry Fudge Cake

 

Healthy Chocolate Mint Truffles

 

Best Ever Sugar Cookies (Gluten Free)