In the art of hospitality, Portugal has been considered several times as the most hospitable country in the world. But when it comes to having friends over, putting this art to work can be trickier, even when it’s just a snack.

We know that snacking is good all year round, which is perhaps why there are so many festivals across the country, dedicated entirely to “food and drink”:
from the Soups and Petiscos Festival in Vila de Rei, to the Seafood Festival in Olhão or the Candy Market in Pinhal Novo, among dozens of parties where the objective is always the same: snack, toast and be with friends.

But in summer the music is different. It’s the sunsets, the barbecues, the seafood after the beach, and it’s not always easy to have star quality in everything, so many times we end up opening a bag of chips and some peanuts and that’s it.

However, “he who does not risk, does not win”, and there is nothing like being a good host for our friends and complying with the Portuguese art of hospitality. That is why we have prepared a set of irresistible recipes, so that you become a true expert in snacks.

To be a good host, in addition to guaranteeing the best quality for your friends, you must also know how to accompany this occasion in the best way. For this reason, we suggest you accompany these snacks with a Fanta without added sugar. There is something for all tastes, whether it is Orange, Grape, Passion Fruit, Guarana or Pineapple, you will see that this drink will make this moment with your guests even more lively and refreshing.

First of all, 4 infallible tips to create an environment:

the right song

Choose a playlist appropriate to the style of food and the time of day. If it’s spicier, look up Mexican playlists, for example. If you’re not a good DJ, ask a friend.

the veneer

For the love of the sandwich god, don’t serve them in Tupperware. Get some nice plates or make tabletops out of old tiles, wood, and spread some flowers or fruit around the table. It always looks good.

The names of the dishes.

Olives are never just olives. Tell them it’s chef’s sprinkled olives. Make up names for simple things and it will always go well.

the ideal drink

As for snacks, there is the art of knowing how to accompany your snack with the best drink. The trick is to play with the flavors, you will see that the combinations you create with your Fanta without added sugar will even surprise you!

Who does not risk does not win

Follow these recipes and surprise everyone and everything

And ready! With these 6 recipes you will already take a look and very likely win the “Best Host 2023” award, especially if your pantry is full of cans of Fanta of all flavors, to please everyone.

But if after seeing these recipes you have doubts about what type of host you are, nothing like taking our FANTASTIC Quiz.