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10 Show-Stopping Appetizers for Your New Year’s Eve Celebration
The countdown to a fresh start deserves a celebration as vibrant and memorable as the year ahead. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a lively bash, your appetizers should shine just as brightly as the midnight fireworks. With Select Brands’ lineup of reliable appliances from TRU, Toastmaster, and Babycakes, you can create a variety of crowd-pleasing dishes with minimal mess and maximum wow factor.
Here’s a roundup of 10 impressive party appetizers that are simple to prepare, easy to serve, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Plus, we've paired each recipe with the perfect appliance to make your prep seamless.
Celebrate National Candy Cane Day with Sweet & Pepperminty Creations!
Candy Cane Day is here, and what better way to enjoy the post-holiday festivities than with peppermint-infused treats? Using Babycakes appliances and TRU Espresso & Coffee machines, we’ve whipped up 10 candy cane-centered recipes and a bonus favorite that are fun, festive, and oh-so-delicious. Let’s turn your kitchen into a peppermint wonderland!
National Candy Cane Day is celebrated annually on December 26th, the day after Christmas. While the exact origins of the holiday remain unclear, it’s widely recognized as a fun way to keep the festive spirit alive while savoring those leftover holiday treats—especially candy canes! This quirky holiday gives everyone an excuse to enjoy the iconic red-and-white-striped sweet that has come to symbolize the holiday season.
Game Day Crunch Time: Guilt-Free Fried Favorites with the Toastmaster...
Football fans, we’re deep into the season where every play matters. Whether you’re prepping for a Sunday night showdown or gearing up for a festive football feast on December 22, one thing’s for sure—no game day is complete without snacks. Enter the MVP of the kitchen: the Toastmaster 2.6 Quart Air Fryer. It’s here to score big with guilt-free, crispy favorites that keep your taste buds cheering and your kitchen mess-free.
So huddle up, fans, because we’ve got a playbook of recipes that’ll have you “air frying” instead of deep frying and winning the snack game without breaking a sweat. (Psst—there’s a hidden “touchdown” surprise somewhere in this blog for our eagle-eyed readers. Keep scrolling to find it!)
Touchdown Trios: The Tastiest Trios to Satisfy Those Game Day...
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, Recipes with Select Brands Appliances: Part...
Part 3: Day-After Thanksgiving Treats – Creative Leftovers & Friendsgiving Ideas
Thanksgiving leftovers are a treasure trove for creative recipes. Here’s how to repurpose your holiday feast with Select Brands appliances, turning classic dishes into new favorites. In Part 3 of our Ultimate Thanksgiving Spread series, you will find a few fun ways to repurpose leftovers, a few new recipes to add to the spread that are easy to make with just a few ingredients and our easy-to-use appliances.
We've also included a bonus section on hosting a Friendsgiving brunch/lunch using leftovers and new fun recipes with our newest Mickey Mouse 3 in 1 Treat Maker & Waffle Iron.
