Plan Ahead
Up to 1 Month Before
- Make cupcakes for “You’re a Star” Cupcakes; freeze unfrosted.
The Day Before
- Prepare Spiced Nuts ‘n Chex® Mix; store in airtight container.
- Hard cook eggs for Pesto Eggs with Shrimp; refrigerate. (Recipe can be made up to 24 hours ahead.)
The Morning Of
- Chilling sparkling wines.
- Make stars for “You’re a Star” Cupcakes; frost and decorate thawed cupcakes.
- Bake Double-Chocolate Caramel-Coffee Cups; store covered in refrigerator.
About 3 Hours Before
- Make Smoked Salmon Pinwheels; refrigerate as directed in recipe or see recipe’s Do-Ahead Tip.
- Prepare Slow Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs (if used); hold on low heat setting.
- Prepare Party Potatoes; refrigerate.
About 2 Hours Before
- Mix cranberry juice and lemonade for Cranberry Limeade; refrigerate (Or see recipe’s Do-Ahead Tip.)
- Make Chocolate-Dipped Confections; refrigerate uncovered until chocolate is firm.
About 1 Hour Before
- Prepare Fruit Kabobs with Tropical Fruit Coulis.
- Prepare Fireside Popovers with Brie (if used); see recipe’s Do-Ahead Tip.
- Prepare Spiced Pork Tenderloin Crostini (if used); see recipe’s Do-Ahead Tip.
About 15 Minutes Before Serving
- Finish preparing Cranberry Limeade; set up drinks table.
- Add pesto and shrimp garnish to Pesto Eggs with Shrimp.
- Finish preparing Smoked Salmon Pinwheels.
- Drizzle Double-Chocolate Caramel-Coffee Cups with caramel topping.