I need lite appetizer ideas for a party...?!
Adults and kids!. We're doing dinner (Italian) so nothing too heavy!.!.!.any good ideas!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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bruscetta and bread
spinach artichoke dip with veggies and breadsticks
anti-pasto salad
oliveoil, tomato, mozzarella salad
shrimp cocktail
cheese stuffed mushroom capsWww@FoodAQ@Com
spinach artichoke dip with veggies and breadsticks
anti-pasto salad
oliveoil, tomato, mozzarella salad
shrimp cocktail
cheese stuffed mushroom capsWww@FoodAQ@Com
I made these for a dinner party a couple weeks ago, and they were gone before I got any!.
I just took cantaloupe and cut it in squares!. Wrap the squares of cantaloupe with a small piece of proscuitto!. Cube some cheese (I used Manchego cheese)!. Get small skewers and put the cantaloupe with proscuitto on first, then a piece of cheese!. Put freshly gound black pepper on your serving platter and stand the skewers up on the platter!. The flavor is so good!. Sweet cantaloupe, salty prochuitto, and the manchego cheese is a little tangy!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
I just took cantaloupe and cut it in squares!. Wrap the squares of cantaloupe with a small piece of proscuitto!. Cube some cheese (I used Manchego cheese)!. Get small skewers and put the cantaloupe with proscuitto on first, then a piece of cheese!. Put freshly gound black pepper on your serving platter and stand the skewers up on the platter!. The flavor is so good!. Sweet cantaloupe, salty prochuitto, and the manchego cheese is a little tangy!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
A large shrimp scampi (one peice for everyone) and crispitos (toast)
Italian bread, sliced thin and placed on a cookie sheet
Pam or olive oil sprayed on both sides of the breads
Oregano, crushed and sprinkled on the breads
Basil, also crushed or diced
Broil until crispy then
Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top
Scampi
One shrimp per person, deshelled, deviened and placed in a shallow dish!.
Olive oil
Butter
Garlic
Bake for 30 minutes on low or 10 minutes on high until hot and bubbly!.
Serve in small bowls (if standing) with a toast on the side with the butter oil for dipping
Shrimp tarts, crab/salmon balls (like crab cakes, but smaller) deep fried!. A tuna tartar, crab and cream cheese spread with crackers!.
See the seafood theme here!? Italy is all about seafood since it's surround by water!.
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Italian bread, sliced thin and placed on a cookie sheet
Pam or olive oil sprayed on both sides of the breads
Oregano, crushed and sprinkled on the breads
Basil, also crushed or diced
Broil until crispy then
Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top
Scampi
One shrimp per person, deshelled, deviened and placed in a shallow dish!.
Olive oil
Butter
Garlic
Bake for 30 minutes on low or 10 minutes on high until hot and bubbly!.
Serve in small bowls (if standing) with a toast on the side with the butter oil for dipping
Shrimp tarts, crab/salmon balls (like crab cakes, but smaller) deep fried!. A tuna tartar, crab and cream cheese spread with crackers!.
See the seafood theme here!? Italy is all about seafood since it's surround by water!.
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Here are a few ideas i thought of:
party pita wedges PARTY PITA WEDGES
2 regular sized pita pockets (6 inch)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 slices pepperoni
4 round slices provolone cheese
1/3 cup medium chunky salsa
In a heatproof cup or bowl heat olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in microwave on high for 40 seconds!. Remove and add butter!. Stir and set aside!.
Using kitchen scissors, cut pita pockets into 4 pizza slice shaped wedges (slice in half, then slice each half again to make the wedges)!. Cut again along curved outer edge to separate into 2!. Brush both sides of the pita wedges with warm olive oil mixture, coating well!.
Place wedges crust side down on a baking sheet!. Spread 1 teaspoon of salsa to top each wedge!. Cut provolone slices into 4 wedge shapes and place one on top of each!. Top with a slice of pepperoni, if desired!. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt!.
Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly!. Serve while still warm!.
Makes 16 wedges!.
Variation: Cut pita into 4 wedge shaped pockets!. Fill the same way as above (but only half as much cheese wedges and pepperoni slices will be needed if making pockets instead of crusts)!.
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BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
10-12 chicken wings (2 1/2 lbs!.)
1/4 to 3/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup butter
Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced (optional)
1 onion, finely minced (optional)
pinch of sea salt
Fill a heavy bottomed, deep-sided frying pan with at least 1 inch of oil and heat until temperature reaches 400°F!.
Split the wings at each joint and discard tips!. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels!.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat with minced garlic!. (Finely minced shallots or onions may optionally be added at the same time as the garlic!.) If you prefer a smoother sauce, a stick blender may be used to smooth it out and blend in the flavors of the garlic, etc!. When the garlic is a golden color, stir in the hot sauce!. Add a pinch of salt!.
When the oil is the correct temperature carefully lower the wings into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or wire basket, and deep fry for about 12 minutes, or until wings are cooked and crispy!.
Drain on paper towels!. Toss with the hot sauce, coating several times to cover well!.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side of extra hot sauce for dipping, and a bowl of Blue Cheese Dressing or Ranch dip and celery sticks!.
THESE ARE GREAT FOR KIDS AND ADULTS!
and try: cheese puffs,chex mix,lays with chip dip,walnut snack, cheese sticks, combos(pretzle shell covering cheese), Bean dip cassarole,sweet and sour chicken balls,hoot wings,ham balls, chicken puffs,smokies,sausage balls,chili con queso,mozzerella sticks,chicken and onion rings,
HEALTHY/VEGATABLE APPITIZERS: Baked Potato Skins
Caponata
Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms Parmesan
Marinated Artichokes
Marinated Mushrooms
Pickled Mushrooms
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Balls
Stuffed Mushrooms
Water Chestnut
contact me at brattlozz@yahoo!.com if you need more ideas
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party pita wedges PARTY PITA WEDGES
2 regular sized pita pockets (6 inch)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 slices pepperoni
4 round slices provolone cheese
1/3 cup medium chunky salsa
In a heatproof cup or bowl heat olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in microwave on high for 40 seconds!. Remove and add butter!. Stir and set aside!.
Using kitchen scissors, cut pita pockets into 4 pizza slice shaped wedges (slice in half, then slice each half again to make the wedges)!. Cut again along curved outer edge to separate into 2!. Brush both sides of the pita wedges with warm olive oil mixture, coating well!.
Place wedges crust side down on a baking sheet!. Spread 1 teaspoon of salsa to top each wedge!. Cut provolone slices into 4 wedge shapes and place one on top of each!. Top with a slice of pepperoni, if desired!. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt!.
Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly!. Serve while still warm!.
Makes 16 wedges!.
Variation: Cut pita into 4 wedge shaped pockets!. Fill the same way as above (but only half as much cheese wedges and pepperoni slices will be needed if making pockets instead of crusts)!.
NEXT IS:
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
10-12 chicken wings (2 1/2 lbs!.)
1/4 to 3/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup butter
Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced (optional)
1 onion, finely minced (optional)
pinch of sea salt
Fill a heavy bottomed, deep-sided frying pan with at least 1 inch of oil and heat until temperature reaches 400°F!.
Split the wings at each joint and discard tips!. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels!.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat with minced garlic!. (Finely minced shallots or onions may optionally be added at the same time as the garlic!.) If you prefer a smoother sauce, a stick blender may be used to smooth it out and blend in the flavors of the garlic, etc!. When the garlic is a golden color, stir in the hot sauce!. Add a pinch of salt!.
When the oil is the correct temperature carefully lower the wings into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or wire basket, and deep fry for about 12 minutes, or until wings are cooked and crispy!.
Drain on paper towels!. Toss with the hot sauce, coating several times to cover well!.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side of extra hot sauce for dipping, and a bowl of Blue Cheese Dressing or Ranch dip and celery sticks!.
THESE ARE GREAT FOR KIDS AND ADULTS!
and try: cheese puffs,chex mix,lays with chip dip,walnut snack, cheese sticks, combos(pretzle shell covering cheese), Bean dip cassarole,sweet and sour chicken balls,hoot wings,ham balls, chicken puffs,smokies,sausage balls,chili con queso,mozzerella sticks,chicken and onion rings,
HEALTHY/VEGATABLE APPITIZERS: Baked Potato Skins
Caponata
Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms Parmesan
Marinated Artichokes
Marinated Mushrooms
Pickled Mushrooms
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Balls
Stuffed Mushrooms
Water Chestnut
contact me at brattlozz@yahoo!.com if you need more ideas
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snack mix - chex, or another kind
lil sausages, keep in a crock pot, put out toothpicks and sauces -
honey mustard, mustard, bbq, etc!.
crackers and cheese or dip - put a block of cream cheese and pour
some apricot preserves over it
make ham roll ups - take deli ham and spread w/cream cheese, roll up
and slice crossways
put out some different kinds of chips or crackers or breads w/ some
different kinds of dips (homemade)Www@FoodAQ@Com
lil sausages, keep in a crock pot, put out toothpicks and sauces -
honey mustard, mustard, bbq, etc!.
crackers and cheese or dip - put a block of cream cheese and pour
some apricot preserves over it
make ham roll ups - take deli ham and spread w/cream cheese, roll up
and slice crossways
put out some different kinds of chips or crackers or breads w/ some
different kinds of dips (homemade)Www@FoodAQ@Com
just do a veggie and/or fruit tray
cut up whatever veggies/fruit you want
put on a tray
put a bowl of veggie/fruit dip in the center!.
not too heavy
and the person who cooks the dinner will not feel like you are competing with thier meal
and no one will get too full
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cut up whatever veggies/fruit you want
put on a tray
put a bowl of veggie/fruit dip in the center!.
not too heavy
and the person who cooks the dinner will not feel like you are competing with thier meal
and no one will get too full
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I love the pinwheels, stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese and onion wrapped with bacon , and stuufed mushroomsWww@FoodAQ@Com
Sliced fresh tomatos alternating with sliced fresh mozzerella, basil
and sprinkled olive oil and cracked pepper!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
and sprinkled olive oil and cracked pepper!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Corn chips and salsa can be good, mainly because both the kids and the adults love them!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Veggies & dip (add some fresh basil and oregano to Ranch dressing) !.!.!.!.!. An Antipasto platter would be very traditionalWww@FoodAQ@Com