Food Ideas for a Rock N' Roll Party
Despite what some may claim, rock 'n' roll never died. Prove it is still alive and well by throwing a rock and roll-themed party. Serve foods that bring to mind the rock and roll era or that make it feel like you're living the rock star life.
Elvis Themed Foods
He was the king of rock and roll. Honor Elvis Presley at your rock party by serving his favorite snack, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Spread peanut butter on two slices of white sandwich bread, then top with banana slices. Butter the other side of each slice of bread and press together. Fry, butter side down, on a skillet, until golden brown, then flip the sandwich over. In addition to the sandwich, serve hot dogs, but call them "hound dogs." For dessert, serve pound cake, Elvis's favorite.
Rock Concert Food
Pretend the party guests are attending a rock concert and serve food you'd typically find at a stadium or arena. It won't be the healthiest, but the rock and roll lifestyle isn't known for its focus on health. Serve fries in paper bags, fried chicken fingers in red and white cardboard baskets and popcorn in bags. Serve soda and other drinks in red plastic cups. Keep a marker handy so guests can write their names on the cups to cut down on waste.
Classic Rock Cookies and Pizza
Invest in rock and roll shaped cookie cutters, such as a guitar shape, a jukebox or sunglasses shape. Prepare sugar cookie dough, roll out, then cut out with the cookie cutters. Use food coloring to dye and vanilla frosting or glaze to decorate the cookies. You can also use the cookie cutters to make rock and roll shaped mini-pizzas. Roll out pizza dough and cut out, then top with sauce, cheese and your favorite toppings.
Rock-Themed Sweets and Drinks
Set up a sweets table full of rock and roll candy. Fill a bowl with rock candy and set up a platter with Pop Rocks brand candy. Come up with cute desserts inspired by rock bands old and new. For example, you could serve "Smashing Pumpkins pie" or "White Stripes candy canes." Mix cocktails, either virgin or with alcohol, based on your favorite songs. Mix rum, cream of coconut and blue Curacao for a Blue Hawaii. Garnish with a cherry and slice of pineapple. Puree berries and add to seltzer or grape soda for a non-alcoholic, Purple Haze cocktail.
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