50th Birthday Party Theme

Any 50th Birthday Party Theme should include eveything for the Baby Boomer age. If you have an old black and white tv in the basement, drag it out! The 50th Birthday party can have any number of themes, this generation watched a man land on the moon, saw TV for the first time, wore bell bottoms and beehives! The possibilities are endless.

Costume ideas can be glamourous aka Marilyn Monroe, wild like the Flower Children, crazy like Joplin, or subdued like June Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver.

Costume ideas for a 50th Birthday Party Theme include:

June Cleaver outfits,

Zoot suits,Horned rim glasses with a beehive hairdo,

Bobby Soxer,

Marilyn Monroe,

JFK,

Any Character from "Grease" the movie

For Dinner ideas think Fondue!, Potlucks are also popular, as is simply a cocktail party with some smart appetizers.

A 50th Birthday party Theme is definitely the kind of party where you want to be able to walk around with a tray of appetizers while you mingle with your guests. This adds a touch of classic elegance to any gathering.

Some of my favorites are:

These are easy!

Thinly sliced Salmon

Cream Cheese

Flour tortillas

Fresh Dill

Spread the cream cheese on the tortillas, sprinkle with the dill and place the salmon on top. Roll the tortilla up like a jelly roll. Slice into small bite size wheels, use a toothpick to hold each piece together and to make it easier for guests to hold. These are a perfect compliment to a classic 50th Birthday Party Theme.

Fried Stuffed Olives

These are great with cocktails, especially Martinis.

2 dz Extra Large Black ripe pitted olives, drained

2tbsp garlic, minced

2tbsp anchovy paste

1tbsp lemonzest, grated

1/2 tsp fresh Thyme, chopped

1/2 tsp fresh basil, chopped

3/4 c flour

2 eggs, beaten

3/4 c plain bread crumbs

Olive oil, for frying

In a small bowl make a paste of the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon zest, thyme and basil. Fill a small pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip with the paste. Stuff olives. Roll in flour, then dip in eggs and roll in crumbs. Fry in oil at a moderate temperature until crisp and golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot.

Baked Spinach Dip

This dip is an all time classic. Serve it with fresh slices of french baguette.

2tsp olive oil

1 med onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pkg Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and strained

1/2 c milk

1 bar cream cheese

3 dashes Worcestershire sauce

3 dashes Tabasco sauce

3/4 cup shredded mozarella cheese

salt and pepper to taste

baguettes, french bread or crackers for dipping

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a Dutch oven or similar pot , warm oil over medium heat. Add onion and Garlic; cook until lightly browned, 5-8 minutes.Add spinach mix well and cook about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander pressing to make sure all liquid is released. Meanwhile in the same pot, warm milk over high heat. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Add spinach mixture, Worcestershire, tabasco, and 1/4 c of the mozza; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. pour into a lightly oiled 1 1/2 qt shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozza. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve hot with baguettes or crackers.

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