Tacky Christmas Sweater Party with an Appetizer

This year marked the 6th Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Party hosted by my friend Karen. Now that we are all finished with college, working, and living on our own, it is fun to get to see everyone again! This year, I wanted to bring an appetizer for the group. I have made this dip a couple of times and it is always a hit! I use the term "made" loosely because it is super easy. I actually learned this recipe from a news segment when the Super Bowl was hosted in Houston. Random. Bad news: I'm using HEB specific stuff. (The news segment was sponsored by HEB, go figure.) However, I'm sure you can find equivalents of each ingredient. 

Ingredients:

1 small jar of Southwest Dip (at HEB, you can find it at the "Cooking Connections" counter)

1 tub fresh picked crab meat (this can be expensive, but it's worth it for nice crab)

1 tub pre-made pico de gallo (use mild or medium, whichever looks fresher)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently mix with a spoon. This is one of those dips that is hard to mess up. If you want more or less of an ingredient, feel free!

Put in a pretty bowl and serve with crunchy salty crackers (I like Wheat Thins)

On to the party! The pic below is of Charlotte, me (Emily), and Katherine. (I like to pretend that someone who doesn't actually know me is reading this so that is why I felt the need to put my name.) I died because Katherine's sweater is her mom's that she wore to the Nutcracker every year. It has the year embroidered on the back. 

My sweater is my mom's from the early 90's. She is really proud of it because it was "expensive." If you say so! Just kidding mommy- loves you. Her BFF, Lisa, has a picture of my mom actually wearing it. I'll work to get a copy!

Emily, Amy, and Cameran. Cam's dress was actually cute even though she insisted it was "tacky."

Evan, Emily, and hostess Karen.

This event is definitely one of my favorite of the seasons and I look forward to it year-round!