Need Holiday Office Party Ideas? Make it a Multicultural Potluck.
Holiday office parties can feel... tired. Breathe some life into yours and get everyone involved with a multicultural potluck theme.
‘Tis the season. For making merry. For gatherings. And yes, for office holiday parties and potlucks.
A unique spin on the holiday office party that can help everyone feel included is a multicultural holiday potluck. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate other cultures and try some new eats (at some point we’ve all had our fill of peppermint and ham).
We’ve rounded up a few potluck and finger food recipes perfect for bringing some culture to the office and a little variety to any holiday gathering.
Finger Foods from Italy
First, we head to Italy, a food mecca, hailed for its pizza, pasta, and wine. To bring some Italian flare to the office, we have not one but two appetizer options: Caprese-Inspired Macaroni & Cheese and Italian Sausage Meatball Cups.
The first is a heartier take on the fresh caprese flavors that evoke some serious Italian summer vibes. The latter captures the flavors of a delicious artisan pizza in one scrumptious cup. You really can’t go wrong with either option.
Greek Potato Dip
Here’s another shareable for the office party with fresh flavors perfect for grazing: Greek potato dip. The fluffy potatoes are infused with lemon and herbs, embracing the distinctive flavors of Greek cuisine. Pair the Greek dip with pita chips and transport to a sun-bleached balcony in Greece.
A Sweet Apple Treat from England
Every potluck needs something sweet, and these England-inspired Cinnamon Apple Dumplings are one of our favorites. They’re delicious and festive and easy to make thanks to their use of frozen pastry puffs and Bob Evans Sliced Glazed Apples.
Irish-style Cabbage Mashed Potatoes
This Irish take on mashed potatoes dates back centuries, merging cabbage, onions and mashed potatoes in a distinctive side dish known as Colcannon. It’s perfect for holiday potlucks and you may just want to hang onto the recipe for a repeat on St. Patrick’s Day. Bonus: It’s gluten free, making it a thoughtful pick if you have teammates with sensitivities.
Mexican 7 Layer Taco Dip
Now here’s a crowd-pleaser. Sausage, cheese, salsa, veggies, and refried beans layered together in one delicious dip. This one comes together quickly and feeds a crowd. Throw in a bag of tortilla chips and watch it disappear quickly.
Want a few more festive Mexican dish options? Give this Day of the Dead blog post a read.
Chinese Wonton Cups
With the Chinese Lunar New Year right around the corner, having a great Chinese appetizer like these sausage-stuffed wonton cups in your back pocket is a good idea. The recipe calls for cheddar cheese and ranch to be mixed in with the sausage, but you could easily sub in alternates like a sweet chili sauce to give these a bit more of an Asian flare.
Cooking Inspiration from Other Cultures
These are just a few of the many dishes on our site influenced by other cultures and ethnicities. We’re fluent in Mmmmmmm.
So, whether you’re craving some dishes steeped in heritage and tradition, eager to try cuisine inspired by other cultures, or reminiscing about a fabulous trip overseas, we hope you find inspiration in our recipes page.
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