Birthday

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Birthdays—for those of us who love to celebrate them, there’s no better excuse for a party.

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Birthdays—for those of us who love to celebrate them, there’s no better excuse for a party.

 

And for cake. Start your party off right with the best birthday party food ideas and easy appetizer recipes for dips, spreads, and finger foods. Our Southern favorites include Party Poppers (jalapenos stuffed with chicken and cheese), new takes on crab dips, and crowd-pleasing flatbread pizzas (try roasted fennel and prosciutto combo). Birthday cocktails are a must—choose a signature drink that can be made in big batches, from sparkling punches to fruit-laden sangria. It will be easier to serve a crowd that to mix a drink a la carte. The grand finale: birthday cake. Southern Living has the best birthday cake recipes, from a simple vanilla-almond cake smothered in grand buttercream icing to an irresistible and extravagant layer cake filled with chocolate, berries, and more. In the end, the recipe for a perfect birthday party is  good food, friends, and fun.

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