Make-Ahead Magic Party Timeline
1 Week Ahead
Make and freeze cupcakes.
Recipe Links:
• Basic White Cupcake
• Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
• Vanilla Buttercream
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2 Days Ahead
Prepare Frozen Sangría, Mock Tea Sangría, and Caribbean Cashews.
Prepare all dips, place in serving dishes, and chill. (All the dips will easily double if you only want to make a few but still serve a crowd.)
Recipe Links:
• Frozen Sangria
• Mock Tea Sangria
• Caribbean Cashews
• Bacon-Cheese Dip
• Sun-dried Tomato Aïoli
• Fresh Herb Sauce
• Fresh Lemon Basil Dip With Blanched Green Beans
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1 Day Ahead
Prepare soup, and chill.
Mix and form crab cakes. Cover and chill.
Prep and chill vegetables for dip station.
Label and arrange serving pieces.
Recipe Links:
• Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup
• Maryland Crabcakes
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4 Hours Ahead
Ice down beer and wine.
Thaw cupcakes, and prepare frosting.
Set out cupcake decorations.
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2 Hours Ahead
Place soup in slow cooker set on LOW to reheat.
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1 Hour Ahead
Thaw Frozen Sangría.
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30 Minutes Ahead
Set out dips and vegetables.
Enjoy!