RETRO REWİND
Allrecipes|Holiday 2023
Eat, drink, and time-travel back a few decades with party snacks from the '70s and '80s. What's old is new with a vintage-inspired menu and tableware that never goes out of style.
NATALIE MECHEM
RETRO REWİND

Big-Batch Freezer Dirty Martinis 

Skip the shaker and mix this make-ahead classic right in the bottle. Pop the whole thing in the freezer and you'll always be ready for a party.

HANDS-ON 5 MIN
TOTAL 4 HR, 5 MIN
SERVES 8
SUBMITTED BY NICOLEMCMOM

1. Pour 6½ oz. gin from the bottle; reserve for another use.

2. Add vermouth, olive brine, and water to remaining gin in bottle; invert to combine. Freeze at least 4 hours or up to 2 months.

3. To serve, pour 3 oz. into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives.

Stuffed Dates

Stuffed dates are making a comeback. With two flavor variations, you can pick your saltysweet poison.

HANDS-ON 10 MIN
TOTAL 10 MIN
MAKES 12
SUBMITTED BY SARAH BREKKE
NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW

Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in each date and remove pit. Stuff each date with 2 tsp. goat cheese. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and serve with honey.

JALAPEÑO-AND-CREAM-CHEESE STUFFED DATES Stir together 4 oz. softened cream cheese and 2 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeños in a small bowl. Stuff each date with 2 tsp. cream cheese mixture. In a small skillet, heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle stuffed dates with toasted bread crumbs and serve with 3 Tbsp. warmed raspberry jam.

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Spicy honey (and an air fryer) update a savory party standby.

HANDS-ON 15 MIN
TOTAL 35 MIN
SERVES 8
SUBMITTED BY FRANCE C

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