I need some ideas for quick easy food to serve for party?!
I need some ideas for quick easy food to serve for party?
im having a housewarming party and im not sure what to serve ???????
Answers:
Ponderosa has their wings to-go. Everyone will eat chicken wings, and you don't have to cook at all.
get one of those long subway sandwiches... sounds so good right now.
pizza
Veggie platter, fruit platter, I like the idea of making your own sandwiches, lay out a meat platter and have little rolls, and all the fixins laid out. Chips, pretzles, salsa, dip, etc.
fried ravioli... its awsome. maybe some mozzerella sticks. Chips and salsa is always a good choice. cheese/crackers. Any kind of finger food is usually the best thing to do.
Deviled eggs, Barbecued little smokies, chips and dip, and finger sandwiches.
cocktails, sushi, little desserts and snack, buffalo wings
You can get frozen appetizers at the grocery store and heat them in the oven for about 20 minutes. I've tried quite a few and they're really pretty good, nobody would know they were frozen. Or, you can pick up a tray of meat/cheese at the grocery store in the deli section.
go to albertsons and get one of those deli trays. or buy one of those oven trays they cook in 30 min. chips n salsa or one of those 3 ft sanwiches
a sandwich with lettuce, ham and cheese would be great. it's light and quick to make. try create two versions, one with butter and the other with mayo over white breads.
or if not then try to serve them a Whiz cracker with cheese and tomato on top of it.
when im not sure what to serve for a party i go kraftfood.com because the recipes are easy and quick so try it out!
makes some cucumber sandwiches, take the ends off and use cookie cutters to make the shapes you want.
Get some sparkling soda, Sparking cider, And Sparking wine.
You should have salad.
Mini egg rolls
Mini beef patties
wheat and white bread for the (cucumber sandwiches)
Well, it depends on your budget. Cold shrimp and cocktail sauce is always good. Another suggestion is get TGIF's spinach dip (you can buy it in freezer section of grocery store), warm up the taco chips....serve salsa on side...yummy. I also like to take taco chips, place on baking pan, sprinkle with mexican mixed cheeses and melt under broiler (careful, cheese browns fast), serve with salsa. Veggie trays and fresh fruit tray is always a winner.
We served chili with all the trimmings, I made a meat and cheese platter, bought a shrimp platter, and made a bread bowl hummus dip and served it with chips. And a tray of mixed olives. And my husband made Swedish meatballs in the crockpot. It all got rave reviews. It was a good mix of hot and cold food. I even had to give out recipes!
The link below has some great easy appetizers. I made the Tortilla Rollups appetizer for the super bowl and it was simple and good :-)
INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup salsa
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, green onions, salsa and Cheddar cheese.
Spread the cream cheese mixture on the tortillas. Roll the tortillas and refrigerate about 4 hours before slicing into 1 inch long pieces.
for my housewarming party i served nachos. i bought velveta cheese and put in it a crock pot to melt it and keep it warm, i cooked ground beef and drained it and put it in a bowl. for the toppings i put olives, sour cream, refried beans, jalapenos, guacamole, and tomatoes into their own seperate bowls. as well as chips. everyone served themselves so the could put what the wanted on their food. it was really easy for clean up also because i used paper plates and bowls.
u can also do fruit and veggie trays, hot wings, dips and chips, for finger foods.
guacamole is pretty easy to make. it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare & then another 10 chilling in the fridge. go to www.foodnetwork.com & pick the recipe you like the best.
or you could always cut up some chese & put it on a plate with grapes, apples & crackers.
If you want to make something instead of buying those platters at the supermarkets, you can :
- butter some little toast and spread the black (or red or both) fish eggs, or little pieces of smoked salmon (very good !), or dry salami or proscuitto with sour pickles
- In yogurt, put garlic, salt peper and fresh chives, it's a great dip
- Cheese platter with french bread (Boursin is very good, gruyere too, Chaume, all french)
- Fruit salad (with a little touch of dark rhum and a splah of orange juice)
- Quiche is very easy and quick to make. But use salted pork without the white fat, and as cheese use gruyère
- Wrap bacon around a pitless prune, stick a tooth pick in it, and cooked them in a pan with butter (not too much)
Well here is a few different ideas, I have tons of other, but depending on how long you want to spend in the kitchen.
And congratulations for your new home, it's always exciting
Have fun at the party
Mouchie
barbecue
I think the best idea is to serve a "bar".
For example you could call a high end pizzeria and buy gourmet pizzas. Estimate a half pizza for each guest. They are generally pretty small. Most restaurants will par bake the pizza so you can reheat it in the oven at your house. Cook 2 pizzas at a time. Make sure that you cut them in small slices or squares. That way everyone gets a taste. When those are gone, put another two in the oven. And make a salad bar with all the traditional salad fixings - lettues, tomatoes, cukes, peppers, onions. Serve olives, cheeses, artichokes, boiled eggs, sesame seeds, croutons, etc. on the side. Don't forget lots of dressing options.
Another option is a pasta bar. Penne or bow ties usually stick the together the least. You definitely need to have crock pots for this. Generally you can borrow them though. Most people have them. Make a bolognese sauce, an alfredo sauce and a marinara. On the side serve steamed veggies, grilled sausage and chicken, a dish of roasted garlic and different types of Italian cheeses. You can serve this with a mixed salad with Italian dressing and bread.
Taco bar. 'Nuff said.
Another option is a sandwich salad bar. Make tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad, and ham salad. Just make sure you have really good and varied recipes and good bread. Have sliced onions, lettues and tomato ready. You can serve this with a basic pasta salad or soup. If you choose soup you need a crock pot and hot/cold disposable cups.
since it's getting nice out, why not have a bbq. some kabobs, burgers, hot dogs, chips n salsa... and of course sangria!!
Pizza
Sausage rolls etc.
Barbecue!
-veggies platter with ranch dip
-smoked salmon rolls (roll with taco wrap)
-some chicken wings
Housewarming parties are well... heart-warming! You can either serve a dish of nachos or some bean dip and some Tostidos on the side. Or you can just put a big plate of salami and cheese with some Tapatio and lemon on top and
TA-DA!!!!!! There's your quick and easy food to serve at a housewarming party!
You can find some great appetizer recipes at foodnetwork.com
Sweet and sour meatballs are great and easy.
Everyone is giving some excellent ideas and recipes. Good luck. Hope everything goes well.
if you want to make your food keep it simple figer foods like chips and dip sandwiches like sloppy joes or creamed chicked
if you want to buy food try wings veggie platters meat platters the like
Afelia (Pork in Coriander & Wine)
1 1/2 lbs pork loin (cubed in 1-inch pieces)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups dry red wine
2 tablespoons coriander seeds (crushed well)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Season the pork cubes with the salt, and pepper.
Combine the coriander seeds with the wine in a large dish, add pork, and cover.
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours,stirring once or twice.
Heat oil in a large enough pot.
Using a slotted spoon, remove pork from the wine marinade, and reserve the marinade.
Brown pork, turning frequently,until well browned on all sides.About 10 minutes.
Add reserved marinade back into pot.
Add enough water to just cover the meat.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer 30-45 minutes, until meat is fork tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Taste, and reseason with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Simple Spinach Salad
8 ounces spinach leaves
1/2 head lettuce
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
your favorite salad dressing
Snip spinach and lettuce leaves.
Snip olives.
Cut off a hunk of cheese, and cut into crumbles.
Add olives and cheese to lettuce in a large serving bowl.
Toss lightly then drizzle favorite dressing or let each diner add at the table.
Options: use Swiss chard instead of spinach. Try Romaine, red leaf or other speciality lettuces.
Other olives could be substituted for the Kalamata (but not recommended---this was SOOO good with the Kalamata).
Almonds, Mushrooms, Raisins and Red Pepper Pilaf
1 cup long grain rice
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb baby portabello mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup onions, sweet, finely chopped
1/2 red pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cups chicken broth, good quality
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup almonds, sliced, toasted
1/4 cup large golden raisins
2 green onions, finely chopped
Melt 1 tbsp butter in saucepan, add mushrooms and saute 3 minutes over high heat, remove mushrooms and reserve.
Melt remaining butter, in same pan, add onions and peppers, saute until soft.
Stir in the salt, thyme, rice and broth.
Bring mixture to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat, add in the reserved mushrooms, almond slices and raisins.
Mix well, pour into a nice dish, season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with finely chopped green onions.
Bipsy Apple Teddy-er.. Tipsy Apple Betty
4 cups peeled and sliced granny smith apples
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (optional)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place sliced apples in 9 inch pie plate and sprinkle with orange juice and Amaretto.
Combine sugar, flour, and spices in a medium mixing bowl.
Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle mixture over apples evenly.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes until apples are tender and topping is crisp.
May serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Caramel Coffee
4 tablespoons folgers automatic drip regular grind coffee
4 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, I like to add 2/3 - 3/4 cup
french vanilla cool whip, thawed
English toffee bits or chocolate-covered toffee bits
Place coffee inside paper filled (brewing) basket.
Adjust basket to fit coffee maker.
Pour the 4-1/2 Celsius cold water inside coffee maker.
Add the caramel topping to the coffee pot.
Return coffee pot to coffee maker.
Start brewing the coffee; when completed; stir until well mixed.
Pour into coffee cups, or mugs.
Add a large dollop of Cool Whip to each cup.
Sprinkle on bits of chocolate toffee bits, or the English toffee bits.
Makes 6 servings (Six 3/4 cups coffee each).
Note: You can top your coffee off with regular Cool Whip, but I prefer the French Vanilla Cool Whip.
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