I'm having a few friends over for a party what are some easy snacks to make?!
I'm having a few friends over for a party what are some easy snacks to make?
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There are a number of easy snacks to have, and I say have because you really don't have to make all of these:
- chips and dip
- chicken wings
- nachos and cheese
- cookies or cake
- meatball ( you can buy them precooked from the store and just heat them up and add some BBQ sauce or gravy)
- friut or veggie platter
don't make, it's cheaper, safer, tasty, easier to buy.
Nachos and salsa.
Doritos! everyone loves them! vegetarians, meat lovers, everyone! that's definately a snack to have there!
sandwiches, chips and dip, and punch
tuna on crackers/mini sandwiches or just buy a pre made party platter
rice crispies! just get some marshmallows, a few tbsps of butter, melt them in a pot and stir in some rice crispers. they're so easy to make, tasty, sweet, and they're a finger food! or you could try looking up some of racheal ray's awesome dip for triscuit crackers! that's tasty too. you could buy chex mix. mmmm.
Make some hummus and serve several types of things to dip, like veggies and crackers. You could serve any kind of hot vegetable dip or cheese dip instead. make sure you have lots!
Little smokies, just put a few packs into a crock pot, heat up, then put some teriaki sauce or BBQ sauce in the pot and go to town.
Casadeas, finger sandwiches, hot wings, chips, dip, salsa, spinach dip, popcorn, fruit, lots of juices/punch. And a chocolate cake.
you could make nachos, quesadillas, or mini sandwhiches.
if you have choco chips melt them in the mocrowave chop up some pretzels omix them together lay them out on a sheet of was paper and let cool and harden chop them up takes maybe an hr(only becuase the choco has to harden)
to make chocolate harden faster refrigerate
I like doing bruschetta... buy a baguette and a jar of brushetta mix (it should be where the pasta sauces are). Slice the baguette and toast the slices lightly. Spoon bruschetta mix over the top, sprinkle with a bit of either parmesan or mozzeralla cheese and broil for about a minute or so.
Another easy one is chicken wings. Most grocery stores sell preseasoned frozen wings that all you have to do is heat up.
Some snacks that me and my friends love are chicken salad. That you buy in the can at sams club or bj's or costco and add mayonaise with saltine crackers. It's the best!!! and also frozen grapes! (but they have to be purple)
for most parties, people want to have snacking foods these include:
chips, pretzels, chex mix, popcorn, and candy
another snack that i have found to be very good (and addicting for many) is muddy buddies, they are made with chex mix and they have chocolate and peanut butter on them....they are delicious! here's the recipe for it (I've thrown quite a few parties since the holidays and those have been the big hit. they are also very easy to make!
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,176,1591...
spinach dip...hot wings....cheese sticks...chips crabmeat dip ......little taquitos........coke,beers and Iced tea.....??
Just be sure you have a mix of salty/spicy and sweet. Men lo-o-ove Lil Smokies simmered in BBQ sauce (have slices of french bread to put them on). Everyone loves nachos (some with meat and some without for vegans). Fat strawberries dipped in melted chocolate make a sweet finale. Add a plate of assorted cheeses and spicy crackers and you're set. Most important for any party--don't forget to enjoy it yourself!
rotel dip, spinach dip, hot wings, meatballs, sandwiches, cookies, cake, sausage balls, little barbeque weenies, beer or some sort of liquor ofcourse...
Here's an easy snack for fun with company. Get some Flour Tortilla's(make sure they fit in the fry pan you'll be using). O.K. Butter one side with a thin coat of Margarine, and put it in a fry pan, medium heat. Sprinkle with grated cheese evenly (any kind, i use orange cheddar)........don't go to the very edge either. Then you can put any thing else you like on it........for example cubed chicken or tomatoes, onions mushrooms, hot peppers, etc. You get it. Then when the cheese is fairly melted, fold it over in half and cut into triangles. You can chop some stuff ahead of time and then your guests can help you make their own or what ever. Serve with salsa. sour cream or even Guacamole Have fun
Here is a good twist on guacamole
-packaged avacados (already smashed, by the salad stuff)
-sour cream
-garlic salt
-hot sauce
Mix to taste, soo good!
raw veggies with different sauces.
Well you need something sweet so try this recipe. It's a real hit, believe me.
Chocolate Bark (Sooooo easy & Delicious)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
1 Row of Saltine crackers
Place crackers on cookie sheet (trying not to leave any spaces btw them)
Melt butter, then ad sugar and simmer until diluted
Pour hot liquid over crackers making sure to get it everywhere.
Place in oven 350 c until sugar gets golden brown 3-4 min appr.
remove and add chocolate chips on top and return to over until chocolate chips are shiny.
Spread chips with back of a spoon, lick the spoon :-) and put in freezer for 30-40 min. Break into pieces and enjoy!
Cucumbers and turkey slices on tooth picks ^_^
go for tapas type food - small easy to handle food. it all depends on how many people you are having over.
here are some ideas -
- antipasto plate (ham, salami, different cheeses, sundried tomatos, olives, etc served with sliced baguette or crackers)
- frittata - cut into wedges or slices
- meatballs
- savoury/sweet muffins
- oysters (in their shell) with a sauce over top
- prawns and dipping sauce (tails attatched for easy handling)
- fish cakes
- salads
- dips with vegetable sticks
i have recipes too if required!! have fun
put anything you like on cookies
i dont know what kind of party your having but if there is alcohol involved dont make anything to messy. I have a killer stain on my kitchen carpet from a guy drinking everclear and coolaid and chicken roll ups! Plus people who are drunk tend to drop things and not pick them up! Finger foods like cheese and crackers are best because you dont need plates or silver ware and thats just less youll have to spend later cleaning up your place.chips and salsa are good. and chips and dip are always a great idea
dip
chips and dip, little sandwiches, just sancky foods, maybe order pizza or something easy
REALLY yummy crackers!!!!! Here is my moms award winning recipe!
INGREDIENTS
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (12 ounce) package oyster crackers
DIRECTIONS
Mix together ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, dill and vegetable oil. Add crackers and mix gently until the crackers are coated with the mixture. Stir every 10 minutes for 1 hour. Store in an airtight jar.
Nachos, chips and salsa, potato wedges, maybe some buffalo wings, and some copkies.