Summer time Recreation Night time –

The Desk

You want a lot of open area when internet hosting recreation evening so my regular desk decor goes proper out the window. I did need to spotlight my tablecloth although! I used my turquoise tablecloth from my Little Mermaid celebration. Not solely is it summery however so prime quality. I at all times use considered one of my nicest tablecloths for recreation nights, which could appear puzzling however right here’s why: considered one of my pals spilled crimson wine at recreation evening final evening and I used to be completely delighted to look at the wine bead up. I blotted it with a paper serviette and it’s prefer it by no means occurred. You gotta love a top quality tablecloth! 

I additionally had a laid-back purple and inexperienced floral association that helped fragrance the room and add some class to the desk. I used all white serving platters for the menu to have a cohesive look, aside from my Mickey Bowl and fruit bowl, that are each blue-ish pottery.

The Meals

I’m so happy with this simple menu! That is positively beginner-friendly. 

Summer time Recreation Night time Menu
Marinated Shrimp
Greek Seven Layer Dip
Tomato Mozzarella Skewers
Tortilla Roll-Ups
Chips & Dip
Grapes & Cherries
Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

Marinated Shrimp

You guys appear to utterly love this recipe and for good cause: it’s simple, scrumptious, and make-ahead pleasant! If you happen to can whisk, you can also make this easy dish. Simply whisk the marinade collectively, pour it over cooked shrimp, and let it hand around in the fridge in a single day. It’s successful each time! Get the recipe right here.

Tomato Mozzarella Skewers

One other beginner-friendly dish! You do not want to know how one can cook dinner to make these. Simply thread some salami, mini mozzarella balls, contemporary basil, and cherry tomato halves on skewers. To be much more scrumptious, you may drizzle them with balsamic discount however I didn’t prefer to serve something too messy or drippy at recreation evening.

Tortilla Roll-Ups

I did a slight variation on my Bacon and Artichoke Tortilla Roll-Ups. I used to be out of artichoke hearts so I subbed sun-dried tomatoes. Scrumptious!

Chips & Dip

I served ranch with potato chips and veggie chips in my cute Mickey Bowl that my pal Irene fee for my Christmas current one 12 months. Isn’t it cute? Slide into @marbleizedceramics’ DM’s to order one!

Greek Seven Layer Dip

Phrases can’t even describe how a lot I really like this dish. I made my Selfmade Tzatziki (a cucumber yogurt dip that’s SO wholesome!) the day earlier than, then proper earlier than the celebration, layered it with hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olive, feta cheese, and inexperienced onions. Serve it with pita chips and also you’ve received your self a rock star dish. Get the recipe right here.

Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

These made it into my cookbook for a cause: i make them on a regular basis. Right here’s the factor. You employ one bowl. You don’t have to melt butter. You don’t need to portion out cookies; you simply plop the whole thing of the cookie dough in a 9×13 pan and voila, cookies for a crowd. I baked these within the morning when it was nonetheless cool sufficient to activate the oven for 20 minutes. I often minimize these into bigger bars however for events I really like these cute little bites. Get the recipe right here and take a look at The Rose Desk Cookbook right here. 

The Video games

As for the video games, my pals and I performed two rounds of Whonu, two rounds of Scattergories, two rounds of Disney Code Names and the unique Code Names, and two rounds of considered one of my favourite video games of all instances: 13 Lifeless Finish Drive. It’s sort of like an interactive clue with tons of technique and hilarious cute loss of life by chandelier, statue, staircase, and fireside. I completely beloved taking part in it once I was younger and I’m so pleased I used to be capable of snag a contemporary recreation throughout its twenty fifth anniversary. I adore it a lot that I preserve threatening to do a 13 Lifeless Finish Drive themed celebration sometime!

I hope this evokes you to host your very personal recreation evening, even when it’s too sizzling to cook dinner. You’ll be able to store these video games and see extra of my favorites on my new Recreation Night time assortment on The Rose Desk’s Amazon retailer right here.