Does anyone have ideas for easy and inexpensive appetizers for a mostly adult group? I am bored of putting out cheese and crackers or chips and salsa at parties! Thanks
I like to do a little fancier cheese and crackers (like from the cheese section - blue cheese etc.) then put out assorted olives and grapes.
Aritichoke Dip. Easy and delicious. I don't have the recipe in front of me, but I've made it so many times I'm pretty sure these are the correct ingredients.
I can Artichokes, drained and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup mayo
1 cup grated parmasean cheese
A couple of shakes of Garlic Powder (however much you like)
2 teaspooons lemon juice
Mix it all together. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and a little brown on top. Serve with melba toast rounds. Yum yum.
These are two favorites that I always make for any party I host or am invited to. Both are crowd pleasers.
Spinach Dip: Serve with a sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or cut up veggies. Put the dip in a bread bowl for a pretty presentation if desired. http://www.us.knorr.com/Recipes/6200/1/Knorr-Spinach-Dip....
The mini quiches are very good & easy to make. Almost any recipe from pillsbury in the apps section is pretty good too! http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/mini-swiss-quiches/5f258...
Remember to have fun & not stress about it. If worst comes to worst go to Costco & buy mini apps, stick them in the oven and put them on a pretty platter!! :)
**mini puff pastry shells with a dallop of goat cheese and a tiny piece of sun dried tomato on top
**tomato, mozzarella and basil on a toothpick drizzled with balsamic vinegar
**toast points (store bought noni brand is good), with a tiny bit of cream cheese and a piece of smoked salmon - sprinkle capers over platter
**tiny endive leaves with blue cheese and walnuts on top
**fruit on wooden skewers (use a fruit baller for melons)
**pre grill skewers of cajun spiced (store bought dry seasoning added to olive oil and brushed on before grilling) shrimp and serve warm or cold
BBQ cocktail meatballs!
Fresh fruit with strawberry whipped dip.
Pepperoni on small party rye bread.
Buy a packet of Pepperidge Farm puff pastry. Thaw and lay out. There are 2 pieces in the packet. Cut each piece in half lengthwise. Sprinkle with white cheddar or gruyere and prosciutto or ham. Now fold in each side twice lengthwise. So first fold 1/4 then second fold to the middle then fold in half or roll it. Then slice it about 1/4 inch. Lay out on baking sheet and bake about 20 mins until golden and cheesy goodness. Very easy! It only takes a couple of mins and they will be gone even faster.
Appetizers are my speciality....
YUMMMY.... Baked Mozzarella Sandwiches, Served w/ Lemon wedges & spaghetti sauce. Grill or baked Water Chess Nut wrapped in becon dipped in brown suger. (held together w/toothpicks) Artichoke Dip served with cubed hawiian bread. OR Wild Mushroom Tarts
If you would like any of these reciepts or if you want some more ideas just let me no.
C. C
humus and pita pockets, mini hot dogs in a mustard sauce in the crock pot, veggies/dip, calzone sliced into thin pieces, chx wings in oven, premade spanikopita (?) i buy the frozen boxes at Bj's, stuffed cherry peppers (can get them in a jar at the market) I would hit your local Bj's freezer section ! Hope its a Fun Party :-)
try this site www.recipesource.com
