Planning to throw a party for your little cutie but not sure what to serve your guests? Take a look at this list of 21 unique party foods for your orange themed party. This list includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts to ensure every dish you serve will be a citrus dream. Whether your party is for your little cutie on the way or for your cutie’s birthday, the ideas on this list will surely inspire you.
Appetizers:
- Clementine Jam with Biscuits
A great way to feature oranges in your food selection is by using them to make jam. You can serve this jam with a wide assortment of biscuits, scones, croissants, or toasts. Check out The View from Great Island for a simple three ingredient clementine jam recipe. Don’t feel like making your own? Try looking at your local food market.
- Salad with Clementine Ginger Dressing
Add a salad to your menu to have a pop of green in your selection. To stay on theme, make sure to serve it with this Clementine Ginger Dressing by The Cafe Sucre Farine. This dressing takes less than 10 minutes to make and will go good on just about anything. Serve it in this Glass Whiskware Salad Dressing Shaker to easily mix it if the ingredients start to separate. - Orange Glazed Carrots
Fitting vegetables in at a party is always a challenge, especially when there are younger guests invited. But, this recipe for orange glazed carrots by All Recipes will tempt even the pickiest of eaters. Plus, this burst of orange will fit right in among all your orange party decorations. - Mandarin Orange Salsa
Planning on serving chips at your shower? Then add a bowl of mandarin orange salsa for a juicy and sweet topping. This recipe by Downshifology will show you how to make it in just three easy steps.
- Orange Poppy Seed Muffins
If you’re having your shower during breakfast or brunch, then add some orange poppy seed muffins to your menu. This recipe by If You Give a Blond a Kitchen will show you how to make them from scratch. - Orange Fruit Cups
Save the husks of the oranges you’re using in your other dishes for some orange fruit cups. Just fill up the empty orange half with some fruit and you’ll have some individual fruit cups for your guests. - Orange Drink Station
Set up an orange drink station for your guests to enjoy. Add different kinds of orange juices in Glass Pitchers as well as some orange flavored sodas. You can even add some orange themed cocktails for the adults.
Entrees:
- Orange Glazed Chicken Skewers
Anything on a skewer is a great grab and go dish for a party. These grilled orange chicken skewers by Ahead of Thyme are easy to make and even easier to eat. Your guests will love the sticky sweet orange flavor and the convenience of skewer eating.
- Baked Ham Sandwiches with an Orange Honey Glaze
Serve up some Croissant Sandwiches for an easy to eat meal. Make sure to fill them with orange glazed backed ham to fit your party’s citrus theme. This recipe for the ham by The Cookie Rookie will show you how to make it with less than 15 minutes of prep time. - Shrimp Ceviche
Make shrimp ceviche by marinating shrimp in citrus juices. This recipe by Spend With Pennies is light, fresh and packed with citrus flavors. It uses orange juice, lemon juice, tomatoes, jalapenos, red onions, and avocado and can be served with chips or on top of a tostida. - Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon
Elevate your menu with an orange and ginger glazed salmon by The Laughing Spatula. You guests will be wowed by this simple dish featuring a premium protein. The orange slices on top are absolutely beautiful and are perfect for a cutie theme.
- Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloins
Another orange glazed entree you can include at your party are these orange glazed pork tenderloins by Leigh Anne Wilkes. These tenderloins require just five ingredients and pack a powerful citrus punch thanks to its marinade. - Orange Chicken Meatballs
Meatballs are a classic party food because of how easy they are to eat. Just set out some toothpicks and your guests will enjoy grabbing a bite or two throughout the party. For your little cutie theme, check out these baked orange chicken meatballs by Just a Taste. They are a healthier, fresher twist on a classic orange chicken dish and can be served with rice.
Deserts:
- Cutie Macarones
Macarones are small round cakes with a creamy filling. For a cutie theme, find some orange flavored and colored macarons to delight your guests. You can even make them look like oranges by standing them on their side and sticking a spring of mint into the icing. - Cutie Cake Pops
Turn ordinary cake pops into cutie pops by making each pop look just like an orange. Use this recipe by Preppy Kitchen to make normal cake pops and coat with orange chocolate. After the chocolate has hardened, pipe little green icing leaves on top of each pop.
- Orange Themed Cake
For your cutie themed cake, consider having a cake with minimal white icing. Add some orange and white flowers among the layers and top with an Little Cutie Cake Topper to complete the look. - Clementine Pound Cake
Looking for yet another orange cake idea? Try this iced clementine pound cake by Girl vs Dough. This cake is soft, moist and topped with an icing that has a hint of clementine flavoring. It can even be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months allowing you to make well in advance of the shower. - Orange Cream Cupcakes
Elevate your cupcakes by turning them into an orange themed treat. This recipe for orange cream cupcakes by Life, Love, & Sugar features an orange flavored cake and icing with a vanilla cream cheese filling. Top with a candied orange slice and you’ll have a picture perfect cutie cupcake.
- Candied Orange Slices
Check out this tutorial on how to make candied orange slices by Baked by an Introvert. You can have these in a bowl for a grab and go treat, or use them as toppings for the other dishes you plan to serve. These slices do take a while to dry after boiling, so if you plan to include them at your party, start them two or three days before the big event. - Mini Orange Cheesecakes
Add some mini orange cheesecakes to your menu for an individual grab and go treat. This recipe by Sweet Kitchen Cravings combines ginger snap cookie crust with a creamy orange cheesecake topping. These cakes are the perfect mix of spiced, sweet, and tart flavors. - Orange Chocolate Mousse
Pair dark and bittersweet chocolate with sweet and acid oranges in this orange chocolate mousse by The Missing Lokness. This mousse is rich and airy and will smell refreshingly like oranges. To complete this dish, serve in these Individual Desert Cups with Domed Lids and add a candied orange on top.
I hope you found these food ideas helpful. Let me know in the comments which treats you plan to serve up at your orange themed party.
