Hosting a Party for 20-30 people. What are some good appetizers?!
I have my own MaryKay Business, I decided to throw a holiday party on Dec!. 12th, what are some good appetizers and drinks to have!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Bruschetta:
* 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
* 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
* 3 cloves minced garlic
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 French baguette
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1!. Preheat the oven on broiler setting!.
2!. In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper!. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes!.
3!. Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices!. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer!. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown!.
4!. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices!. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese!.
5!. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted!.
Calamari:
* 3 cups vegetable oil
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
* 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
1!. Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot!. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C)!.
2!. In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper!. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture!.
3!. Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown!. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked!. Dry squid on paper towels!. Serve with wedges of lemon!.
And A veggie platter!
Celery
Carrots
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Baby Tomatoes
Cut up Cucumber
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* 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
* 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
* 3 cloves minced garlic
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 French baguette
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1!. Preheat the oven on broiler setting!.
2!. In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper!. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes!.
3!. Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices!. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer!. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown!.
4!. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices!. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese!.
5!. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted!.
Calamari:
* 3 cups vegetable oil
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
* 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
1!. Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot!. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C)!.
2!. In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper!. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture!.
3!. Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown!. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked!. Dry squid on paper towels!. Serve with wedges of lemon!.
And A veggie platter!
Celery
Carrots
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Baby Tomatoes
Cut up Cucumber
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*appetizers*
-fruit skewers/fruit salad
-cheese & cracker platter
-quesadillas
-shrimp cocktail
-crab cakes
-meat & veggie skewers
-deviled eggs
-crescent wrapped sausages
-finger sandwiches
-mini cheese cakes
*drinks*
-sangria
-orange, cranberry & apple juice
-soda
-make some mixed drinks like strawberry daiquiris , pina coladas, margaritas, etc!. all 3 could work well as virgin drinks too Www@FoodAQ@Com
-fruit skewers/fruit salad
-cheese & cracker platter
-quesadillas
-shrimp cocktail
-crab cakes
-meat & veggie skewers
-deviled eggs
-crescent wrapped sausages
-finger sandwiches
-mini cheese cakes
*drinks*
-sangria
-orange, cranberry & apple juice
-soda
-make some mixed drinks like strawberry daiquiris , pina coladas, margaritas, etc!. all 3 could work well as virgin drinks too Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Happy MaryKay to you
Did you get the word that we are going back to "Christmas Parties" Thank goodness!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Happy MaryKay to you
Did you get the word that we are going back to "Christmas Parties" Thank goodness!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Veggie trays and I like going to Sams and getting their frozen appetizers!. Theyre great!.A fruit tray is pretty too!. A chocolate fountain is a festive addition!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
platters people can select from:
veggies & dip
cheese / olives / pickles
crackers/ pita chips/ baguette
cold cuts
shrimp ring
meatballs
pinwheels
hummus
antipasto
cookies
chocolates
squares
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veggies & dip
cheese / olives / pickles
crackers/ pita chips/ baguette
cold cuts
shrimp ring
meatballs
pinwheels
hummus
antipasto
cookies
chocolates
squares
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Brushetta, quesadillas (sp), spring rolls , crab cakes, jalapeno poppers!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
whatever you can "make-up"!!!
!.!.!.sorry, too hard to resist!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
!.!.!.sorry, too hard to resist!. Www@FoodAQ@Com