Cocktail party food ideas?!
Cocktail party food ideas?
i have received some great cocktail party ideas but i need simple foods that can sit outside in the arizona heat for a couple hours at night.
Answers:
hmmm... i don't think that those meat, seafood and dairy options will be too good out in the heat.
you can make a few different salsas for variety
black bean, corn and red pepper
tomato, garlic and onion
mango, onion and chile
a platter of olives, pesto and roasted vegetables with crusty bread
hummus, babaganoush, falafel, tabuleh - look up middle eastern, mediterranean and mexican appetizers and cuisine for more ideas. hot climate= lots of room temp. foods.
spiced nuts.
you can also keep dips and meats chilled by putting them in bowl and then setting those bowls in pans of ice.
Ham , roast , sandwiches and fish,,
Here are some ideas:
1. Anaheim Chili's with Cheese: Put chili's over flame to blister and remove skin. Seed the chilis and cut into large pieces. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Top with slices of jack cheese and bake until melted. These are wonderful! Serve with dollaps of salsa if desired.
2. Beefsteak tomatoes with mozarella cheese slices, fresh basil and a redwine vineagrette. Serve with baguette slices.
3. Chips and salsa
4. Chili Cheese Dip: take 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened, and put in pie pan. Top with a can of your favorite chili, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and nuke for 2 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro and serve with corn chips.
5. Baguettes with Artichoke Tapenade: Hollow out baguettes and brush with olive oil. Take 1 can of marinated artichoke hearts and roughly chop. Take 1 can of artichoke hearts, drain, and roughly chop. Mix together with 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese. Place in baguettes and bake briefly until cheese melts.
6. Fruit kabobs: strawberries, pineapple cubes, bananas dipped in lemon or pineapple juice.
I had a cocktail party in the Summer where the evening heat was 85 degrees......no sign of getting any cooler and these recipes worked great (I did an International theme)
Bruschetta with Caponata
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
Cajun Crudite
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
Marinated Mushrooms
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
Mexican Stuffed Tomatoes
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
Cucumber Salad
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
Have fun!
Food isnt good if it sits in the heat for longer than 1 hour.