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With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. With this sweet, colorful table arrangement, your whole family can get into the spring spirit. From festive utensils, a bright centerpiece and cute snacks, your spring setup can be fresh and fabulous. Pair it with appetizers or even a main dish for a full spring party spread that’s sure to impress. Find more springtime recipes at Culinary.net.
Cheese Ball Chicks
Recipe adapted from Hallmark.com
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- ¼ Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ lemon, juice only
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- crackers
- carrots
- whole black peppercorns
Method:
- Using mixer, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate mixture 1 hour.
- Using fingers, form about 1 Tablespoon of cream cheese mixture at a time into balls. Refrigerate 30 minutes on small baking sheet.
- Before serving, roll each ball into shredded cheddar cheese to cover. Place each ball on round cracker.
- Cut small triangles from carrots for beaks and feet. Press carrots onto cheese balls. Add peppercorns for eyes.
Related: Swing Into Spring with a Special Easter Dessert
Spring Table Centerpiece
Recipe adapted from Craftmorning.com
- Jelly beans
- chocolate coated candy eggs
- marshmallow chicks
- fresh or fake flowers
- plastic or dyed eggs (optional)
Place medium bowl inside large dish. Pour jelly beans and chocolate coated candy eggs around bowl.
Add marshmallow chicks around dish on top of candies. Arrange fresh or silk flowers in center. Set on table as centerpiece. Place eggs around dish, if desired.
