15 Festive Potluck Dishes To Wow The Crowd
Bring one of these and be the hit of this year’s holiday parties!
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?
Party Platters
Party Platters
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Surf n Turf Party Trays from Slow Burn Manila
For a fun, casual holiday party, order the Turf & 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.
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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.
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