Appetizers?
I've been asked to bring an appetizer or two to a party in a few weeks -- I need something that will travel well and doesn't need to be reheated (party is about 1.5 hour drive away) -- and the apps also need to be "substantial" -- hostess provides a lot of alcohol and does a wonderful job with desserts, but not so much with the savories, so I want to bring something more balanced ... Last time, I brought a tortilla espanola, which was a hit, but I wanted to branch out a little. Any ideas/recipes are appreciated! Thanks!
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Asian summer rolls. You can do different types ie shrimp, chicken, pork, tofu (satisfy vergetarians). Wrap protein, vermicelli noodles, cilantro carrots and lettuce in rice paper. You can make a peanut satay or sesame soy or chili dipping sauce to accompany. You can make ahead and keep refrigerated until you leave. They should be fine in transit.
KtMc24 at 4:03PM on 09/22/09
Cheese platter with fruit and crackers
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Asparagus Fingers (These are awesomely delicious)
Asparagus, trimmed, steamed until bright green, yet still tender-crisp. Cooled.
herbed goat cheese, boursin or herbed cream cheese
prosciutto or very thinly sliced deli ham
fresh basil, very thinly sliced (chiffonade)
Spread slices of ham with a thin layer of herbed cheese spread. Lay a few slivers of fresh basil chiffonade over the cheese. Place an asparagus stalk on one end of the herbed cheese ham and roll up. Chill and serve as full stalks or cut to bite size.
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Cucumber Shrimp Bites
Cucumber slices
herbed cream cheese or dill spread
cooked shrimp
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Roast Beef & Blue Cheese Spears
TO MAKE: Combine 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream with 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese. Top spears from 2 heads of Treviso (a slender variety of radicchio) or Belgian endive with ribbons of thinly sliced roast beef and a dollop of the blue cheese cream. Makes 16 servings.
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Steak-&-Boursin-Wrapped Bells—Use different colored bell peppers to make these pretty.
TO MAKE: Roll thinly sliced grilled steak (or deli beef strip 1-1/2 inch wide, 1/8 inch thick), such as filet mignon, around a small dollop of light Boursin cheese and thin slices of bell pepper.
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Assorted two-bite sandwiches.
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Grilled shrimp skewers with dipping sauces
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Meatballs (kept warm in a crock pot)
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Mini quiches
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taquitos with salsa
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fruit and cheese kabobs
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Tortilla rolls ups (seasoned cream cheese, meats, cheeses, vegetables) rolled up, wrapped tightly and refrigerated. Slice into bite sized pieces before serving. Fit well in a mini-cooler or lunch tote.
or Tortillas with pesto or tapenade, fresh ricotta, bail and olives, rolled, wrapped and refrigerated.
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Hummus, raw vegetables and pita chips
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Gorgonzola cheese with honey, fresh figs or other fruit, rustic breads or crackers
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Gorgonzola and kalamata olvie tart, served at room temp.
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pate' and crackers
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smoked salmon rolls
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deviled eggs
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sushi or maki
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white bean/roasted garlic/thyme spread with baguette toasts
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small bicuits with ham and mustard
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spinach dip served in a bread bowl with breads, crackers and raw vegetables
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shrimp cocktail
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cheese, summer sausage or salami, crackers or sye bread with mustard
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Buffalo Chicken (wing) dip
CJ McD at 5:36PM on 09/22/09
Bacon wrapped breadsticks--I've done two variations. Spread a bit of dijon mustard on each slice of bacon and sprinkle with either grated parm or brown sugar and then tightly wrap bacon around breadstick and bake on a parchment lined sheet tray until bacon is crisp.
Brie wrapped in phyllo or puff pastry and baked. You can split the brie in half and fill with mushrooms or dried fruit first if you please. Serve with baguette slices and fresh fruit (it's apple season!). The wrapped Brie should hold the heat pretty well and still is wonderful at room temp.
dhorst at 7:11PM on 09/22/09
I like small fingers of cheese (gruyere or gouda) with a small slice of ripe tomato wrapped up in parma ham and closed with a toothpick. You can add sauce if you'd like.
I also like small cucumber and tomato sandwiches and fresh buttered bread with salt and pepper. Cut a full slice into quarters. You can get creative...add some smoked ham or salami if you want.
Crab and spinach dip. Crabmeat, sauteed spinach and cream cheese, lots of pepper, baked until the top bubbles. Serve with sliced baguette. You can add pureed artichoke hearts as well if you like.
I also used to do mini-tortillas. Thin flank steak, seared until just barely cooked, rolled up with salsa, cheese and guacamole in a flour tortilla. Put toothpicks through at intervals, then cut up into small portions. Maybe some sour cream on the side.
I also think there is nothing wrong with an array of interesting cheeses and some proper biscuits. Maybe some fresh grapes on the side.
NotAmerican at 7:14PM on 09/22/09
guacamole with crabmeat..... blue chips.
pooch at 9:03PM on 09/22/09
Spanikopita is my go-to appetizer, and if would fit your needs. Make it the same day so the phyllo will be crisp, but It will travel well and can certainly stay out a few hours. In a 9x13 pan I cut either 15 for meal portions, or 24 for appetizers.
lemonfair at 6:39AM on 09/23/09
toasted baguette slices with a spread of fig jam, topped with manchego and the whole thing wrapped in serrano ham (or proscuitto)
korovka at 12:04PM on 09/23/09
My goodness -- what great ideas! I'm printing this out right now -- thank you so much, SE'rs!
gbania at 2:43PM on 09/23/09
Leek Pies
Ingredients
* 3 C. (750 ml) chopped leeks, white parts only, thoroughly rinsed
* 1 Tbs. (15 ml) vegetable oil
* 2 tsp. (10 ml) salt
* 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) cayenne pepper
* pastry dough
Directions
Combine the leeks, oil, salt, and cayenne in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Roll the pastry dough out and cut 4-inch (10 cm) rounds.
Place about 2 tsp. (10 ml) of the leek mixture in the center of each round, moisten the edges of the dough with water, fold over the filling, and press the edges together forming a semi-circle. Using the edge of a small spoon or sewing thimble (traditional), press crescent shapes into the edge of the pastry. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, or bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until the pastry is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Chew on That at 5:20PM on 09/23/09
here are a few ideas you might like... all these can be served at room temp no problem.
Empanada Gallega
Spinach Pinwheels
Tuno Antipasto
Babaga-hummus
Aparagus Sandwiches
Veggie Sandwiches or just do the filling by itself served as a dip...
MadelynRodriguez at 2:12AM on 09/25/09