What's Cookin' for the Inauguration?

With the Inauguration underway in a little over a week, I thought it time to begin preparations for my own little get-together. While Obama's ascendancy into the White House is definitely something to holla' about (underneath the sounds of champagne pops and some Sasha Fierce), I'm not going to be too quick to lose my cool. So, to keep the evening warm and toasty as we toast to the Barack Campaign, I've put together a few cute snacks I know my guests will love:

-A Cheesy crab dip, accompanied by whole grain crackers

-Shrimp with a cool mango salsa (a great spin on the traditional cocktail sauce)

-Pigs in a blanket (this is America after all)

-Ham and cheese quiche

-Cranberry Mojitos

-White Russians (mini chocolate cupcakes on the side!)

I still haven't decided if I'll do a full blown meal.

Does anyone have any delicious inaugural dish ideas?!

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Permalink Reply by Joelthebarber on January 9, 2009 at 12:23pm: WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!WINGS!
mild, hot,honey bbq, bbq, good ol' regular fried bbq wings....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Danny Shaw on January 9, 2009 at 12:28pm: mmmmm. I haven't really thought about it. I might crash a few people spots who are throwing inauguration parties. My contribution won't be as exotic as yours.

If I'm not cooking, a box of minni chicken,veggie, and beef patties from the local golden crust.

If I am cooking,chicken. Can't go wrong with chicken. I see the Barber already has the wings ready...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Leah McDowell on January 9, 2009 at 12:40pm: Honestly I haven't really thought about it either, One of my favorites though are home made nachos. Cheese (not that Wendy's type cheese sauce, three kinds of REAL cheese lol), meat, salsa, spices, sour cream and more cheese! love cheese lol. It feeds alot of people when you just wanna a quick yet fulling snack. And I can always do patties, golden crust or cook the lil frozen ones that way I can spread em around. But I think I'm crashin your place Lauren, your list is sounding kinda good! lol.; ▶ Reply to This