What snacks can you have at a party?!


Question: What snacks can you have at a party!?
At my school we are throwing a party and all the snacks are basically taken care of!. They have pizza, pop, chips, candy, and cookies!. Is there anything else that I could bring!? Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
PRETZELS!!!!!!!
there yummyWww@FoodAQ@Com

love to entertain, but I hate fussing!. I also dislike greasy foods and spending money on pre-packaged snacks that I can make better from scratch!. These preferences have led me to making my own snack food rather than buying it ready-made, and to developing simple and reliable recipes so that I can focus on my guests without too much hassle!.

When I prepare party snacks, I like to use recipes that work together to simplify the cooking!. Single ingredients can perform multiple roles: roasted peppers and onions can top crostini or fill a wrap!. Bean dips can add flavor to crostini, wraps, or crudite!. And leftover ingredients can easily be transformed into a different kind of snack, as leftover wonton wrappers from the Pot Stickers do when they are transformed into spicy Unfried Wonton Chips!. This flexibility can relieve some of the stress that naturally accompanies party planning!. You'll also have more flavor selection: when you season your own tortilla chips, for example, you can choose Lime and Chipotle, Curry Powder, Wasabe, Jamaican Jerk, or any other flavor you can think of!. There's no need to limit yourself to nacho alone!.

The following recipes work well for casual entertaining, as a tapas-style accompaniment to drinks (don't forget to add a few plates of olives), or as part of a party buffet!. If your guests require more substantial fare, just add a pot of chili or pasta to the table!. The snacks may also become children's favorites--"junk" food that's actually loaded with nutrients!.

Most of the recipes are simple enough to prepare to warrant assistance from children, novice chefs, and early-arriving guests!. So next time a guest wants to help out, accept the extra set of hands! You'll be free to enjoy not only the food but the pleasure of your guests' company!. And isn't that what parties are for!?

ROASTED CHICKPEAS

(Serves 6)

Roasted chickpeas are sold as a wonderful street food in many parts of the world!. I have very fond memories of the roasted chickpeas a neighbor would include in the food baskets we exchanged on the Jewish festival of Purim!.

Olive oil spray
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Two 14-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and
drained well
Preheat oven to 400 degrees!.

Cover a baking sheet or ovenproof pan with foil!. Coat the foil with olive oil spray!.

Mix the spices on a plate (paper works well)!. Put spices in a plastic bag, add chickpeas, and toss to coat well!. Remove chickpeas and spread out on the baking sheet!.

Roast at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, tossing a few times during the roasting period, or longer, until beans have shrunk slightly in size and have developed a hard and somewhat crusty exterior!.

Serve immediately, keep warm in the oven, or store in an airtight container!.

Total calories per serving: 153
Carbohydrates: 28 grams
Sodium: 456 milligrams
Fat: 2 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
CATERER-STYLE CRUDITE

An attractive crudite platter is mandatory for a vegan party!. Anyone can trot out wilted carrot and celery sticks, but with a little more effort you can offer your guests a real treat!. Here are some tips for making your vegetable platter a big hit!.

Vegetables: Baby carrots, sliced peppers, celery, and cucumber are good choices, but don't rule out any of the following: spears of steamed white and green asparagus, steamed edamame (soybeans in the pod), baby zucchini or other squash, parboiled broccoli or cauliflower flowerettes, baby corn, steamed Brussels sprouts, scallions, steamed whole baby potatoes, sliced fennel, whole radishes, sliced daikon, parboiled beets (be careful, as their beautiful color may bleed onto the other vegetables), sliced jicama, raw or parboiled string beans or haricot verts, water chestnuts, Jerusalem artichokes, cherry tomatoes or thick tomato slices, endive spears, artichoke bottoms, purslane, snow peas, steamed fiddleheads, and sugar snap peas!.

You can prepare most of the vegetables in advance, as long as they are kept in the refrigerator!. Precooked vegetables such as parboiled broccoli can be kept in a covered dish!. Raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or jicama are best prepared just before serving, but can also be prepared a few hours beforehand if you keep them in an ice water bath in the refrigerator!.

Serving dishes: Don't overlook baskets (line with red or green cabbage leaves, other dark greens, or a tea towel) or whimsical platters (a giant colorful, decorated plate is always fun)!.

Arrangement: If you're using a basket, group vegetables together in clusters!. For example, put a cluster of whole baby potatoes next to a cluster of string beans, then a cluster of yellow pepper slices, then a cluster of cherry tomatoes, and so on!. Try standing vegetables up for a neater appearance and pack tightly!. Vegetables can be arranged either in clusters or in a pattern on a plate!.

Serve the crudite with crWww@FoodAQ@Com

here is a great suggestion go down to your local grocery store in our home town and buy two or three boxes of the same kind pasta salads in a box there great for any school party!.!.and so easy to prepare a day a head of time!.though you will need a jar of mayonnase in order to make up a bowl of pasta salad !.!.!.is always a hit to go with everything else everyone is bringing!.!. and you just might be the hit of the party for doing so!.!.!.!.i just did this for a school i was attending and everyone was glad i bought it!.!.!.but if you do pasta salads is anyone bringing plastic silver ware and plates and napkins etc!.!.!.!.hope that helps!.!.and good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

bring something healthy!
a salad of any variation! (fruit, turkey, etc)
cake, pie!?
small appetizers: egg rolls or crackers with an original dip!?
bite sized sandwiches, chicken wings and tons of stuffWww@FoodAQ@Com

HAHA! "Pop" - that cracks me up!

Anyway, you're forgetting the greatest snack of all!

Herr's Extra Thin Pretzels! 8DWww@FoodAQ@Com

dips for the chips, like french onion, spinach, & ranch!.!.!.fruits and/or veggies might be nice too!. but it sounds like you have the basics covered - have fun!Www@FoodAQ@Com

pretzels, crisps, cake, chocolate, crisps, the drinks!.
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pretzels, chips, popcorn, little pastry things!.!.!. anything bite size!
& don't forget the punchWww@FoodAQ@Com

bake muffins, brownies
bring popcorn
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anything miniWww@FoodAQ@Com

anythingWww@FoodAQ@Com

cupcakesWww@FoodAQ@Com

String cheese, the single hot dogs (Oscars) , a few pieces of spearmint gum and a SMILE!. : ) Www@FoodAQ@Com

TATER TOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com

How bout onion dip for the chipsWww@FoodAQ@Com

How about!.!.!.

jelly
pretzels
hot dogs
cake

xxWww@FoodAQ@Com

Beer and chinese foodWww@FoodAQ@Com

Relish Tray!.!.!. but I can't really see that gong over at a school!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

a veggie or fruit tray is always a good addition!Www@FoodAQ@Com

ice creamWww@FoodAQ@Com

ice cream!?
cake!?
you dont really need anything else, your pretty much set!.
muffins!?
lolWww@FoodAQ@Com





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