Simple Appetizer Recipe?!
Simple Appetizer Recipe?
I'm having friends over for New Years Eve. I need some very simple hordeourve recipes that would look cute and taste even better. (Dips, veggies, cheesey, whatever). Thanks so much.
Nan
Answers:
Here is a great way to feed your friends and its really cheap. Plus, it looks so appetizing. Buy a big bag of dollar rolls. They are little dinner rolls basically. You put those in a nice basket or platter. Then you take some sliced meats, turkey, roast beef, ham....whatever, put the meat on a plate and garnish with leaf lettuce. (Put the lettuce down first, then lay the meat on top).
On another tray you lay out some cut onions, lettuce, tomatoes and slices of cheese. Decorate like the meat tray. Tell your guests to make their own little sandwiches. It looks like a million dollars worth of food, but its not. Any idiot can throw out chips and dips.....I like to feed my guests good food. If you have enogh money, you can make a nice fruit tray doing the same thing. As far as the meats go....you can just serve turkey like I always do. Have a great New Years!
Spread Cream Cheese over the bottom of a pan. Cover with a can of pizza sauce or salsa. Cover whole top with shredded cheese. Warm in microwave or heat in oven until cheese melts. Eat with Tortilla chips. Excellent!
Take a brick of cream cheese. Pour salsa over it and serve with chips. OR pour raspberry preserves over it and serve with good crackers. For more zip, add some jalapeno to the preserves for a sweet-hot elegant spread. Simple!
spinach dip in a breadbowl....can be eaten with crackers or veggies!
How about chili dip! It's incredibly simple to make: Just take a cube of cream cheese and a can of chili and microwave them together until the cream cheese is melted. Then stir the mixture and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Serve with tortilla chips. It is so good!!!
wow there is soooo many....look for 'mezze' in the internet. it libanese appetizers and they are so yummy, healthy and easy made!
sorry, to many to mention and explain all of them
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it's simple! how about making a homemade pizza, it's easy peasy! just find the reciepe on the computer if you can't do that just order some! i hope people will enjoy anything you give them.
Or you can make nachoes, every one loves them! the delicious cheese and the sauce will just be perfect! and lastly finish it with the best touch like having a make over that will be fun and enjoyabe!
I always am requested to make my famous "Rotel from Hell" dip for parties.....Take 1 block Velveeta mild mexican cheese & cut into cubes....Place in crockpot & add 1 can Rotel chili & tomatos & 1 can chili ( you can substitute 1 lb of sausage browned in a skillet & drained well if you prefer) Heat on low, stirring occasionally til melted. Keep on low & serve with tortillia chips & salsa on the side.....It's great!!
Ready in: 30-60 minutes
Difficulty: 2 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 60 pcs
Categories:
--Roll Ups Recipes
Ingredients:
1 package (10 oz size) frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
1 envelope (1 oz size) fajita seasoning mix
1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
3 packages (6 oz size) refrigerated Southwest or Fajita flavored chicken breast strips, chopped
1 can (15 oz size) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 oz size) yellow corn with red and green pepper, drained
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 (10 inch size) flour tortillas
salsa
Directions:
Combine undrained spinach and fajita seasoning in nonstick skillet. Add broth. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and next 3 ingredients. Simmer until cheese melts. Spread 1 cup chicken mixture on 1 side of tortilla leaving 1/2 inch border around edges. Roll up tortillas and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes.
Unwrap rollups and cut into slices. Serve with salsa.
This recipe for Southwestern Roll Ups serves/makes 60 pcs
Ready in: 2-5 hrs
Difficulty: 1 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 36 pcs
Categories:
--Pinwheels Recipes
Ingredients:
4 large slices medium-rare roast beef
1/2 cup cream cheese
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Directions:
Whip the cream cheese with a fork until soft. Stir in the horseradish. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the slices of roast beef. Starting at a narrow end, roll each slice tightly and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
To finish the Roast Beef Pinwheels, unwrap the rolls and slice into slices.
Arrange them on a serving platter.
Note: 1. Using horseradish sauce in the Roast Beef Pinwheels recipe, rather than straight prepared horseradish, cuts the zippiness and flavor of the recipe.
2. Smaller slices of roast beef can be used in a pinch; just make more "rolls" and slice them a little thicker.
This recipe for Roast Beef Pinwheels serves/makes 36 pcs
Ready in: < 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 3 dozen
Categories:
--Nachos Recipes
Ingredients:
36 Toasted Corn Tortilla Chips
1 cup refried beans, canned or homemade
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or other melting cheese
1/2 cup red salsa, purchased or homemade
Directions:
Prepare the tortilla chips, if using homemade. Then, preheat the broiler. Spread refried beans over each tortilla chip. Top with a mound of cheese, and lay the chips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Heat under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 1 minute. Top each chip with a dollop of salsa. Serve at once.
This recipe for Bean And Cheese Nachos serves/makes 3 dozen
Ready in: < 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 2
Categories:
--Nachos Recipes
--Kid Friendly Recipe
Ingredients:
1 (8-oz) jar divided salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
7 1/2 ounces tortilla chips
1 (6 1/4-oz) can canned chunk chicken, drained & flaked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
In small bowl, combine 3/4 cup salsa and sour cream. Spread tortilla chips on baking sheet. Layer salsa mixture, chicken, and cheese onchips. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese melts. Spoon remaining salsa over cheese.
This recipe for Chicken Nachos III serves/makes 2
Ready in: > 5 hrs
Difficulty: 2 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 15
Categories:
--Chicken Wings Recipes
--Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients:
5 pounds chicken wings
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup Frenchs mustard
4 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions:
Remove tips from chicken wings; separate wings at joint. Place into crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
This recipe for Chicken Wings serves/makes 15
Ready in: 1-2 hrs
Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 10
Categories:
--Chili Con Queso Recipes
--Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients:
16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
30 ounces canned Chili
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Directions:
Place the cream cheese in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour chili over the top. Cover; cook on low for 1-2 hours. Stir in cheese and mix. Serve with corn chips.
This recipe for Creamy Chili Dip serves/makes 10
Little smokies wrapped in cresent rolls and baked. With dipping sauces like mustard, ranch, ketchup and barbucue. SO easy, SO good.
Cut french bread in thin slices, about 1/2 inch lightly toast and reb with fresh garlic and olive oil. Top with a few fresh spinach leaves and a slice of good feta, toas lightly again to melt feta and serve. YUM!
Mini turkey pesto sandwiches. Get some foccacia bread (2 loaves) and grill it just enough to get the grill marks. Spread pesto on one side, layer on turkey, provelone cheese, and sprinkle with some oregano. Spread pesto on the other foccacia and make a sandwich. Cut into small bite-sized squares and serve.
I have about five that I found. Look at my last question posted. They're all easy and they sound really good.
I think a veggie platter ( celery, broccoli, cauliflower,tomato wedges, mini carrots, bell peppers etc.) with a couple of dips-buy in the store or look up recipes online, would go over well. Cheese tray with crackers is also good. Simple is best. Especially for the cook/hostess. They can be prepared ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Fruit can be cut into bite sized pieces and arranged on platters as well. All of these are great with drinks or cocktails at a party.
*Fresh bakery bread. Slice and cut in half(bite size portions) spread a good bleu cheese on it and top with thinly sliced pears. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is brown. Quick and delicious. Good cold too.
*Olive and pickle tray,try some spicy aspuragus sticks ,pickled green tomato etc..
*Knors veg. soup mix(dry) follow dip direction for veggie crudite.
*Marinate cut of beef(strip etc.if cost is a factor) in Allegro for about 2 days. Score the meat. Grill or flash broil to med. rare. Slice on bias, serve with rolls and horseymayo and spicy mustard for a zesty hearty app.
*Duncan Hines Turtle Brownies. Undercook them for chewy goodness. Let cool, cut, place on serving tray. drizzle with Chocolate. Serve with Baileys . Also Strawberries or Raspberries on the side.
*But most of all relax and enjoy. Your friends will appreciate that more than the food.
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stuffed mushrooms,smokies in bbq sauce,veggie tray with dip,put the dip in a green,red or orange pepper,just cut the top off ,clean it out ,keep the top to cover the dip.
put a lime in a coconut!!!!!duh!!!!!
((THEN DRINK IT ALL UP))