What are some good snacks for an informal get-together?!
I plan on having chips, crackers, cheese, chili, shrimp, brownies and cake!. I want to keep it easy and the foods simple!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Here is a recipe of mine that is always requested & eaten up fast! Serve with Tostito's Scoops or Fritos Scoops!.
Creamy Salsa Dip
2 blocks Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese for less fat
1 can Del Monte Mexican Recipe Stewed Tomatoes (if you can't find that, you can use Rotel or plain stewed tomatoes)
Jalapeno Rings, to taste (I use ~6 rings), you will find these in a jar next to the Vlassic pickles
Drain tomato juices, but keep the juice! Chop up the tomatoes & add to cream cheese, add some juice & mix!. Add more juice till you get desired consistency!. Then chop up the extra jalapenos & add to taste, mix well!. The jalapeno spice will increase as the dip sits!. Refrigerate until time to serve!.
Spiced Shrimp Boil
2 lbs raw shrimp with tail
Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon sliced
Whole Peppercorns
Boil water with last 3 ingredients!. Add Shrimp to boiling water!. Watch until the shrimp form a "C" shape, if they get to a "O" they are overcooked!. Drain all ingredients in a culander & transfer to a large bowl!. Don't discard the peppercorns or lemon slices!. This can be eaten hot or cold!.
Cocktail Sauce
Ketchup
Jar of horseradish
Worstershire
Lemon Juice
Add all for desired taste & spice!. The horseradish gets hot fast, but that's how I like it! :)
If you're making Chili, you might want to make cornbread!. I make something we call a cornbread fritter casserole, but I can't remember the recipe!. Search www!.Kraft!.com for some good recipes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Creamy Salsa Dip
2 blocks Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese for less fat
1 can Del Monte Mexican Recipe Stewed Tomatoes (if you can't find that, you can use Rotel or plain stewed tomatoes)
Jalapeno Rings, to taste (I use ~6 rings), you will find these in a jar next to the Vlassic pickles
Drain tomato juices, but keep the juice! Chop up the tomatoes & add to cream cheese, add some juice & mix!. Add more juice till you get desired consistency!. Then chop up the extra jalapenos & add to taste, mix well!. The jalapeno spice will increase as the dip sits!. Refrigerate until time to serve!.
Spiced Shrimp Boil
2 lbs raw shrimp with tail
Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon sliced
Whole Peppercorns
Boil water with last 3 ingredients!. Add Shrimp to boiling water!. Watch until the shrimp form a "C" shape, if they get to a "O" they are overcooked!. Drain all ingredients in a culander & transfer to a large bowl!. Don't discard the peppercorns or lemon slices!. This can be eaten hot or cold!.
Cocktail Sauce
Ketchup
Jar of horseradish
Worstershire
Lemon Juice
Add all for desired taste & spice!. The horseradish gets hot fast, but that's how I like it! :)
If you're making Chili, you might want to make cornbread!. I make something we call a cornbread fritter casserole, but I can't remember the recipe!. Search www!.Kraft!.com for some good recipes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Doritos with sour cream and salsa dips are always good!. So are mini cocktail sausages!. Some microwave pizzas are necessary also!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Get a vegetable tray; stores make them for you, or you can make one yourself pretty easily!. Everything else you named is pretty much FAT, so it's nice to give folk options!. As for chili, I've never considered that "easy," but maybe somebody made it for you - hope you're not serving canned chilli, as I think that's pretty much unAmerican!. Par-TAY!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Try the new flip flop cracker from Nabisco ( part cracker other side pretzel ) add sour cream with chives for dipping really good!.!.!.!.also a fruit tray would be a really nice change !.!.!.!.!.get whatever fruit that is in season or you like put out bowls of melted chocolate or for those who can't have sweets , bowls of whipped topping for dipping!.!.!.!.!.!.Hope you have a great party!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
This is a great warm appetizer:
MEXICAN APPETIZER SOUFFLE’
2 (4 oz!.) cans whole green chilies, drained, rinsed and seeded
1 lb!. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 c!. dry bread crumbs or crushed Doritos
3 eggs, beaten
? cup mild salsa
1/2 tsp!. ground cumin
1 tsp!. salt
1 tsp!. oregano
1/2 c!. light cream
1/2 c!. milk
Grease 9 x 13 inch pan!. Cover bottom with chilies!. Sprinkle cheese over chilies; spread bread crumbs over cheese!. Beat eggs until light!. Add remaining ingredients to eggs and beat again!. Pour over cheese!. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes; cut into small squares for hors d'oeuvres!.
Makes 40 appetizers!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
MEXICAN APPETIZER SOUFFLE’
2 (4 oz!.) cans whole green chilies, drained, rinsed and seeded
1 lb!. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 c!. dry bread crumbs or crushed Doritos
3 eggs, beaten
? cup mild salsa
1/2 tsp!. ground cumin
1 tsp!. salt
1 tsp!. oregano
1/2 c!. light cream
1/2 c!. milk
Grease 9 x 13 inch pan!. Cover bottom with chilies!. Sprinkle cheese over chilies; spread bread crumbs over cheese!. Beat eggs until light!. Add remaining ingredients to eggs and beat again!. Pour over cheese!. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes; cut into small squares for hors d'oeuvres!.
Makes 40 appetizers!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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