Just one Christmas is not enough these days. For those who love to get a serious jump start on Christmas shopping, enjoying the fantastic sales at QVC (guilty!) why not take the inspiration to next level fun and throw a mini Christmas party in July? Your kids will love it (especially the chocolate-y strawberry recipe below) and the parents will think it’s just too-cute (and delicious with the strawberry arugula salad recipe below). Using strawberries is a fun and fresh way to incorporate some cheery color into the treats and is super seasonal to boot!
For the Parents: Balsamic Strawberry Arugula Salad
Ingredients:
Arugula, tossed in olive oil and a bit of salt
Quartered strawberries, tossed in 1 or 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar and black pepper
Crumbled goat cheese
Walnuts (candied walnuts really takes you to the holiday spirit)
Directions:
This is so easy, just throw all the ingredients together, using your own judgment on quantity, depending on how big of a salad you want. Serve & Enjoy.
For the Kids: Strawberry Santa Hats
Ingredients:
Brownie bites from your local supermarket
Enough strawberries for as many bites as you want to make, hulled & trimmed
Whipped cream
Directions:
Making these treats are simple & really fun to do together as a family. Lay out the brownie bites on a serving platter. Make a small layer of whipped cream on top of each one. Then place strawberries on top of each one, with their tips pointing up. Add a final touch of whipped cream to tips. Keep cool and serve.
Does anyone have any Christmas in July rituals they would like to share? Do so in the comments!