If you were to attend an informal cocktail party, what types of food would you like to see there?!
We're hosting a small gathering for our new neighborhood, and there will be about 15 couples!. I'd like some things people can eat while just hanging around, talking!.
I'm looking for something better than chips/dip, but not too messy or anything that requires alot of attention by the host!. I want to enjoy my company rather than being stuck watching the food the whole time!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm looking for something better than chips/dip, but not too messy or anything that requires alot of attention by the host!. I want to enjoy my company rather than being stuck watching the food the whole time!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Here's a great menu
Crockpot meatballs
Hummus and pita bread or spinach dip w/ hawaiian bread
Fresh fruit (grapes/strawberries or fruit platter
Veggies (broccoli, carrots,celery, etc/ w/ dip (ranch dressing-you can put this inside of a pretty gourd or acorn squash that is cut in half
Chicken wings (Buffalo or bbq-put in a crockpot to keep it warm
Mini Quiches
Cheese and Crackers
Olives/ small pickle gherkins
Dessert -mini desserts or a cake
Here's a recipe for the meatballs
1 bag frozen meatballs (40 to 50 count)
1 (16 oz) jar grape jelly
1 (8 oz) jar chili sauce or cocktail sauce
Put all ingredients in in crock pot and cook for 4-6 hours (depending if you do low or high setting
If you don't have someone to man the drinks just do wine, beer, and maybe a drink mix for martini's or daquri
Www@FoodAQ@Com
Crockpot meatballs
Hummus and pita bread or spinach dip w/ hawaiian bread
Fresh fruit (grapes/strawberries or fruit platter
Veggies (broccoli, carrots,celery, etc/ w/ dip (ranch dressing-you can put this inside of a pretty gourd or acorn squash that is cut in half
Chicken wings (Buffalo or bbq-put in a crockpot to keep it warm
Mini Quiches
Cheese and Crackers
Olives/ small pickle gherkins
Dessert -mini desserts or a cake
Here's a recipe for the meatballs
1 bag frozen meatballs (40 to 50 count)
1 (16 oz) jar grape jelly
1 (8 oz) jar chili sauce or cocktail sauce
Put all ingredients in in crock pot and cook for 4-6 hours (depending if you do low or high setting
If you don't have someone to man the drinks just do wine, beer, and maybe a drink mix for martini's or daquri
Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yummy things on toothpicks with those cool plastic things hanging on the ends! LOL
Meatballs are always good, either Swedish or Sweet and Sour
Cheese and cracks, you can get creative with a variety of cheese one doesn't normally have sitting in the fridge
You said informal, Jalapeno poppers are alwasy a hit!.!.!.!.I don't know why, I hate them but everyone else seems to gobble them up!.
Deviled eggs
Mini tarts are easy to eat finger foodWww@FoodAQ@Com
Meatballs are always good, either Swedish or Sweet and Sour
Cheese and cracks, you can get creative with a variety of cheese one doesn't normally have sitting in the fridge
You said informal, Jalapeno poppers are alwasy a hit!.!.!.!.I don't know why, I hate them but everyone else seems to gobble them up!.
Deviled eggs
Mini tarts are easy to eat finger foodWww@FoodAQ@Com
I have had great success with mini desserts in shot glasses or small wine goblets!.
Take a plain cheesecake and use a small melon baller or cookie scoop to scoop one or two small balls in the cup and top with various toppings or leave plain and let guest top it themselves!.
Same thing with a moist cake, just cut small chunks of cake and serve in the glasses!.
People love this, because the dessert portion is so small, it means they can try more than one dessert without feeling like a pig!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Take a plain cheesecake and use a small melon baller or cookie scoop to scoop one or two small balls in the cup and top with various toppings or leave plain and let guest top it themselves!.
Same thing with a moist cake, just cut small chunks of cake and serve in the glasses!.
People love this, because the dessert portion is so small, it means they can try more than one dessert without feeling like a pig!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Biquick sausage balls are always a hit!. I made these the other day and they disappeared fast! Easy recipe, 3 cups bisquick mix, 2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese, one pound breakfast sausage, hot/spicy!. Mix by hand until all the bisquick is incorporated!. Roll into small balls and place on cookie sheet!. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes!. Yummy!Www@FoodAQ@Com
