Enjoy A Tropical Spring Break Staycation At Home!

Food Articles | March 21, 2009

You can have just as much tropical fun in your own home with these Spring Break Party recipes and tips!

With the present state of the economy, traveling to some far away island this Spring Break just isn't realistic. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun! Create a tropical island in your own home. Invite your friends over for menus full of tropical flavors and home spa treatments. You'll all feel like you've just spent a week at the beach!

Hillary

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Appetizers
You know you're in for a fabulous meal when it begins with shrimp quesadillas or salmon canapes!

Tropical Shrimp Quesadillas
Caribbean Salsa
Cool Salmon Canapes
Fabulous Crab Dip

Green Salad with Creamy Key Lime Dressing

Main Courses
Take on the flavors of the islands with some of these warm weather-inspired main courses!

Costa Rican Tilapia
Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops with Island Salsa
Mojito Marinated Chicken Breasts
Island Style Shrimp
Acapulco Chicken

Side Dishes
Pool Party Pasta Salad
Tomato Cheese Souffle
Rice with Fresh Herbs
Pineapple Cole Slaw
Sweet Corn Casserole

Desserts
This staycation is all about refreshment and indulgence - stay true to both with these yummy desserts!

Tropical Breeze Fruit Tart
Hawaiian Dreams
Banana Split Ice Cream Pie
Soft Lemonade Cookies
Tropical Tiramisu

Beverages
With the taste of these tropical refreshments, you'll think you actually did go away to a warm island!

Tropical Milk Shakes
Caribbean Rum Punch
Island Chiller
Citrus Cooler
Tropical Kiwi Punch

Party Tips:

1. Create your own spa! Check out our beauty recipe section with all sorts of facial, skin and hair treatment recipes to make you and your friends feel like you've had a makeover. Trade turns giving each other manicures and pedicures for the full royal treatment.

2. Pretend you're on the beach and put together a KUDOS Beach Pail for dessert! A pail full of sweet goodies will make any Spring Break party a blast!

3. Encourage your guests to come in clothes they would wear to the beach: swimsuits, shorts, tank tops or what have you. If everyone is dressed for the occasion, you'll really feel like you're at a spring break getaway! Have beach towels out for your friends to sit on for some extra atmosphere.

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