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15 Festive Potluck Dishes To Wow The Crowd 

Bring one of these and be the hit of this year’s holiday parties! 

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Troy Barrios

<p>It’s that most wonderful time of year when you can’t walk out your front door without bumping into a Christmas party. And since it’s also the busiest season at work, we know you have no time to slave in the kitchen making your lola’s beloved family heirloom dish. Allow us to help you out with this list of 15 of the most mouthwatering, scrumptious, festive dishes in the metro. Life’s a party, but who says it has to be hard? </p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/004af476-b915-4f50-826f-a90ed5ccd893_2 landscape.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/dc6ad046-8a4b-4284-ad3b-a11a1315b6e3_1 arcys kitchen.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d1bb2f1a-a23f-475f-90d7-c4689f841f5e_2 azucar y sal.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/67ca5ac2-58f8-487c-9aa3-2c2da075b208_3 beths chicken galantina.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b2e2cc2b-37fd-487a-bbbc-747082f559b3_4 bizu.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9c9b84fd-f1a7-459b-bdf2-a133652d8e65_5 bun appetit.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b6016784-c633-4b45-903c-e16540294e95_6 calle nakpil.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e1f79db2-066c-4c88-978d-3147b0eac05f_7 cangrejos locos.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/688eaabe-da82-43fd-b17f-c29954338d78_8 china mommy.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d1304d7b-e31f-4e65-a8b7-5f9a3ae3d029_9 cibo di marghi.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a226e654-5e8e-4e02-bbbc-a78071c1b274_10 ginza gyu.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d522f4be-9014-4902-b54f-ba535a3c8b27_11 gochugang.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d8e83fad-7209-494b-a850-657d62492dfc_12 izakaya sensu.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/57f8f41c-f482-4fee-99da-e11d19e06231_13 manam.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ebdb6692-a5e3-41fe-92b8-1cc96bd8a77f_14 slow burn mnl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ad1a925d-5714-451b-be48-7476918cdf06_15 stevies.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Truffle Pastas from Arcy’s Kitchen - Famous for her trufled pasta dishes, this year Arcy’s Kitchen offers a Holly Truffle Set good for 25 people that includes party trays of Truffle Cream Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms, Baked Chicken with Truffle Sauce, and Classic Mascorpone Tiramisu. You can also order the party tray of your choice. We highly recommend her scrumptious Prime USDA Angus Ribeye Steak Oven Truffle Cream Pasta, ar the Baked Salmon with Truffle Cheese Sauce. IG: @arcyskitchen | Website: arcyskitchen.com. <cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Chicken Relleno from Azúcar y Sal  - This very traditional Christmas dish features a whole chicken stuffed with ground pork, smoky Spanish chorizo, green olives, raisins, and eggs basted with pure butter. Served with haricots verts and gravy. IG: @azucarysalmnl | Website: www.azucarysal.com. <cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Beth’s Chicken Galantina  - For serious chicken galantina connoisseurs, there’s nothing like Mommy Beth’s chicken galantina cooked with pride the old fashioned way in her kitchen in Balagatas, Bulacan then shipped to Quezon City ready for pick up or delivery. The succulent steamed ground chicken is mixed with sweet ham, pineapple and cheese — the way lola used to make it. She also makes great beef morcon and rellenong bangus. Same day delivery if you put in your order before 3 PM. Viber: (0905) 275-5453 | IG: @bethschickengalantina |Webiite: bethschickengalantina.com. <cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bizu’s Roast Centerpieces  - For the savory star of your holiday feast, pick your favorite roast from Bizu’s Christmas Collection. A glistening platter of roast turkey, cochinillo, roat beef, beef tenderloin roulade, chicken ballotine, or pork baby ribs — all magnificent to look at to herald the season of indulgence. Viber: (0917) 627-3970 | IG: @bizuph | Website: www,buzy,ph. <cite>ord</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Garlic Noodles with US Scallops from Bun Appetit  - A great pick for when you have to bring a sure crowd pleaser to the next holiday potluck party. Egg noodles, a spicy-sweet garlic sauce, topped with toasted garlic — yum! Available in whole and half tray. IG: @bun_appetit | Website: www.bunappetit.shop. <cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Calle Kare Ribs from Calle Nakpil  - No surprise to discover this dish is a best seller! It’s roast pork ribs with roasted peanuts and crispy hibe, with steamed vegetables, peanut sauce served with tinapa bagoong rice. Contact: (0995) 900-7685 or (02) 8573-1326 | IG: @callenakpil | Website: www.callenakpil.com. <cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Paella from Cangrejos Locos  - Cangrejos Locos’s Barcelona-style paellas are a surefire hit at any gathering. We especially love the eponymous Cangrejos Locos Paella made with soft shell crabs, brandade de bacalao and crab fat. There’s even a vegan paella or fideua for plant-based eaters, made with mushroom broth. Call: (0945) 677-5259 or (0966) 271-8682 | IG: @cangrejoslocosMNL.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>China Mommy’s Sotanghon Crabs  - This spectacular dish is made following a traditional Chinese recipe where the sotanghon absorbs the natural taste of the crabs. Unbelievably flavorful and so luxurious. China Mommy also has superb Crabs in XO Sauce.  Contact: (0917) 514-8540 | IG: @chinamommyph.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Slow Roast Muscovado Glazed Beef Belly from Cibo di Marghi  - Melt-in-your-mouth tender beef with an irresistible muscovado glaze that lends delicate sweetness to the meat, this is an elegant dish with many subtle notes of flavor. contact: (02) 7729-0030 or (0917) 629-8448 | Email: cibodimarghi@margaritafores.com | IG: @cibodimarghi.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Wagyu Skirt Holiday Tray from Ginza Gyu  - Even celebs are raving about this Japanese Wagyu skirt steak  with its fat-riddled meat, with housemade gari, wasabi salt, and sasanishiki chahan. Ordering a party tray will make your feast extra hip. And delicious. IG: @ginzagyuph. <cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Gochugang’s Potluck Platters  - Korean-inspired comfort food for Christmas? Yes! Go for Gochugang’s Jajangmyeon Noodles Platter inspired by the hit movie Parasite. We also recommend the Korean Chicken Wings Platter, the Army-style Kimchi Rice Bake, and the Truffled Beef Bulgogi platters.  IG: @gochugangph.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Japanese Holiday Platters from Izakaya Sensu  - Looking for something light and easy to serve? We got you. Izakaya Sensu’s holiday platters serve up a great selection of sushi, maki and nigiri. We recommend the Yakitori Platter which has 35 chef-selected pieces. Contact: (0917) 882-6655 | IG: @izakayasensuph | Address: 28th Street corner 5th Avenue, NEO Building, BGC, Taguig.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Manam’s Kare Kare with Oxtail - Good for six to eight, this steaming bowl has the works: oxtail, tripe, vegetables in peanut stew, served with housemade bagoong on the side. We love Manam’s other easy-to-pick-up party platters, especially Sizzling Corned Beef Belly Kansi, Overloaded Garicky Chicken and Pork Belly Adobo, and Bagoong Rice. Oh yum. IG: @manamph.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Surf n Turf Party Trays from Slow Burn Manila - For a fun, casual holiday party, order the Turf &amp; Surf (smokin’ ribs, easy-to-peel garlic shrimps, truffle umami rice, French beans and cherry tomatoes). Other great dishes are Chicken and Chorizo Linguine and the new Truffle Baked Mac. Contact; (0956) 027-0730 | IG: @slowburnmnl.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Stevie’s Osso Bucco  - Stevie’s is famous for his Hainanese Chicken, but he has other dishes just as amazing. Like this platter of Osso Bucco served with pasta on the side. Do also try the Asian Beef Salpicao and Callos. Perfect for noche buena. Contact: (02) 8896-8940 or (0906) 508-4155 | IG: @steveishainanesechicken.<cite>ORDER HERE</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/the-ultimate-list/metro-s-holiday-food-list-2022-artisanal-filipino/34455" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro&#x27;s Holiday Food List 2022 Artisanal Filipino Gifts</a></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Lead photo: Bizu</em></div>