PARTY FOOD

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Food is usually the center of attraction in any party, so decorate it with special care. If you are having a theme party, it'll be fun to match the table deco with some of the food to it.

The best party food is fun and easy to eat.Keep the menu simple and colourful.Sandwiches,biscuits,jelly and ice cream are always a popular choice.Many children gets to exited at parties to eat large amounts,so don't overdo with the quantities.Bite-size 'nibbles' usually goes down well with children as they can eat and run!
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Plates and cups
You can buy many different types of patterned plastic and paper party cups and plates. You can decorate some yourself, with stickers or glitters. Do not use spray paints or pens to colour anything that will come in contact with food, as they may be toxic.
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Place mats
Children would love to have their own place mats and it can be fun to make it too!All you need are some cardboard or thick paper and some crayons. You can use stencil or simply trace a picture and colour it.You can also make large circles for spotty party theme or top hats for a circus party theme.If you like you can leave the colouring to the little guests when they arrive.
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Finishing touches
Put bendy straws and paper umbrellas in drinks for fun looks . Make bite size food and decorate them with fruits or colourful Candies.
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Separate areas.
Wherever you decide to have the party its a good idea to separate the eating area away from the entertainment area. It can also double up as an area for adults to congregate in.

Fun Party Recipes

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HUMUS

.Place 92/3 oz cans of rinsed and drained chick peas in a food processor,
.mix it with 1/4 cup of lemon juice and olive oil,
.2 crushed cloves of garlic
.add 2 tablespoons tahini
process all until combined
.add about 1/4 cup water to make smooth dip.
.season with 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and salt,pepper.
put it in a serving bowl
.drizzle with virgin olive oil.
refrigerate.
(serve with chips or pita bread)

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SMOKE CHICKEN

.1 medium(about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds) chicken
.1 1/2 tablespoons light- brown sugar
.Salt and papper to taste
.2 teaspoons sesame oil

Sprinkle ingredient on the chicken
Arrange the chicken on the rack,cover
Over low heat smoke the chicken in the fumes of the burning sugar for 30min.

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MINTY DIP

.1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
.1/4 teaspoon dried mint
.1/2 teaspoon honey
.5cm piece of cucumber
Put yogurt,mint,honey in a bowl and stir.
Chop cucumber ,add to the yogurt mix.
(serve with chips or biscuits)

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GERMAN CHICKEN SALAD

.1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
.1 can (8 ounces )crushed pineapple, drained
.1 can (13 ounces )green peas,drained.
.1 cup mayonnaise
.salt and pepper to taste
Mix and serve
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Fruit Kebabs

.Dip some small fruits(strawberries,grapes)
into melted chocolate.
.Leave them until chocolate has harden.
.Thread on to cocktail sticks to serve.
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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

.500 g/1 lb spaghetti
.salt
.100 ml/6 tbsp olive oil
.5 cloves garlic
.1 small chilli pepper
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Oatmeal Cookies
.1/2 cup butter . 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
.1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp. baking soda
.1/2 tsb salt, 1 egg, 1/4 maple syrup
.1 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
.2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats, 1 cup dried blueberries

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Fun Party Recipes