How to Host the Ultimate Party for Your Pals and Gals 💖🥂
Galentine’s Day, or as I like to call it "Palentine's Day" is the perfect excuse to gather your besties, pop some bubbly, and indulge in delicious bites.
Whether you’re channeling Leslie Knope’s waffle obsession or throwing a chic "girl dinner" soirée, this night is all about celebrating friendship with fabulous food and wine. Below, we’ve curated a menu of easy, elegant appetizers with spot-on wine pairings to keep the vibes flowing.
Snacks & Sparkling
🍓Strawberry & Goat Cheese Crostini
Wine Pairing: Sparkling Rosé (Famiglia Pasqua Romeo + Juliet Prosecco Rose)
Crispy baguette slices meet creamy goat cheese, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of honey and balsamic glaze. It’s basically an edible love letter. The bright acidity and red berry notes of Sparkling Rosé enhance the strawberries while cutting through the richness of goat cheese.
Try this recipe: Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
🥂 Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
Wine Pairing: Prosecco (Bele Casel Prosecco Extra Brut)
Sweet melon wrapped in salty, savory prosciutto is a flavor contrast made in heaven. The light, fruity sweetness of Prosecco balances both elements perfectly.
Try this recipe: Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
🧀 Mini Brie & Raspberry Phyllo Cups
Wine Pairing: Crémant (Jean Vullien Cremant de Savoie)
These flaky, buttery phyllo cups filled with creamy Brie and raspberry preserves are a bite-sized delight. A crisp, refreshing Crémant brings the perfect balance.
Try this recipe: Brie & Raspberry Phyllo Cups
Dip It, Sip It, Love It 💕
🍯 Whipped Feta with Honey & Pita Chips
Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc (Pebble Cove Sauvignon Blanc)
This creamy, salty-sweet dip is perfect for scooping with warm pita chips or crisp cucumber slices. The bright acidity and herbal notes of Sauvignon Blanc make it pop.
Try this recipe: Whipped Feta with Honey
🍅 Caprese Skewers
Wine Pairing: Pinot Gris (Voix de la Vigne Pinot Gris)
Mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil skewered for an effortlessly chic appetizer. A light, citrusy Pinot Gris keeps things fresh and balanced.
Try this recipe: Caprese Skewers
🍄 Mini Puff Pastry Tarts
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir (Meadowcroft Pinot Noir)
Flaky puff pastry, caramelized onions, and goat cheese? Say less. The bright fruitiness of Pinot Noir pairs perfectly.
Try this recipe: Mini Puff Pastry Tarts
Fun Finger Foods
🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Wine Pairing: Zinfandel (PARS by Avid Zinfandel)
Sweet, smoky, and oh-so-addictive. A bold Zinfandel balances the bacon’s saltiness and the date’s caramel-like sweetness.
Try this recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Dates
🍕 Heart-Shaped Pizzas or Flatbreads
Wine Pairing: Nero d’Avola (Cantine Mothia "La Mossaikon" Nero d'Avola)
Goat cheese, arugula, and prosciutto on a cute, heart-shaped crust? Yes, please! A juicy Nero d’Avola pairs beautifully.
Try this recipe: Heart-Shaped Pizzas
Meatballs, But Make It Fancy
🍖 Mediterranean Meatballs (Lamb or Beef with Herbs and Yogurt Sauce)
Wine Pairing: Rhône Blend (Thacher "Working Holiday" GSM)
A Rhône red blend like Rhône Blend enhances the herbal flavors.
Try this recipe: Mediterranean Meatballs
🍝 Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
Wine Pairing: Chianti or Sangiovese (San Jacopo Chianti Riserva)
A tomato-based classic. The acidity in Chianti cuts through the richness of the meatballs while enhancing the marinara sauce.
Try this recipe: Italian Meatballs
🍖 BBQ Meatballs
Wine Pairing: Syrah (Jaffurs Syrah)
Smoky, tangy BBQ sauce meets jammy, bold Syrah for an irresistible match.
Try this recipe: BBQ Meatballs
Final Touches for the Ultimate Vibes 💕
- Decor: Think bright colors—balloons, candles, and fresh flowers.
- Playlist: Spice up the night with Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, and Whitney (of course), and 2000s throwback jams.
- Games & Activities: Wine tasting challenge, movie marathons, rom-com trivia, paint nite, or a flower bar - because we all know someone who deserves flowers.
No matter how you celebrate, the best part is spending time with your favorite people, laughing, sipping, and snacking in style. Cheers to friendship, snacks, and sips! 🥂💖
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