When hosting a party, there are always last minute details to see to. Complicated food prep can really put you behind schedule and leave you feeling overwhelmed. For all of the effort you put into your event, it’s important that you enjoy yourself too! The following recipes allow you to do your cooking ahead of time so you are relaxed and ready to party when your guests arrive. Another way to make food prep easier is to use our Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer. Using a digital food thermometer, eliminates the guesswork out of over or under cooking meat. The Precision Pro Food Thermometer lets you know the internal temperature of a dish within a matter of seconds. You can rest easy knowing your dishes are cooked to perfection and ready to impress your guests.

Here are easy, make ahead party food recipes you need to try this holiday season:

Easy Greek Pasta SaladGet the recipe from Spend With Pennies.

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DIY Ta-Cones: Fun, Healthy & Portable Taco ConesGet the recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

Get the recipe from Running in a Skirt.

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Rainbow Fruit Salsa Cheesecake DipGet the recipe from Carlsbad Cravings.

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Chicken Avocado Salad Roll UpsGet the recipe from Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts.

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Healthy Texas CaviarGet the recipe from The Garden Grazer.

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Paleo Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) and Romesco Sauce Get the recipe from Bowl Of Delicious.

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Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Polenta Bites Get the recipe from Delicious Everyday.

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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls Get the recipe from Simply Home Cooked.

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Baked Spinach, Artichoke, and Crab Dip Get the recipe from Pinch Me I'm Eating.

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Easy Homemade Soft PretzelsGet the recipe from Yummy Healthy Easy.

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Are you interested in more healthy recipes? Check our blog for more ideas.

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