Cold Finger Foods

Cold finger foods are most welcome on hot summer days when you just can't motivate yourself to stand over a hot stove. Whether you're planning a party or just a casual meal at home, cold finger foods are fast and easy.

Crudités

Cut carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and broccoli into strips, pieces or rounds. Provide ranch dressing and hummus for dipping.

Roll-ups

Place a slice of cheese, such as Swiss, provolone or Muenster, on top of a slice of deli meat, such as turkey, ham or roast beef. Spread a strip of mustard or cream cheese down the middle. Roll it up, and secure with a toothpick.

Mini-sandwiches

Cut the crust off sliced white bread and make tuna salad, egg salad and chicken salad sandwiches. Cut each sandwich into four small triangles.

Skewers

Place a selection of the following items on bamboo skewers: cubed pineapple, cheese, melon, bell peppers, ham and cherry tomatoes.

Deviled Eggs

Boil eggs, peel them, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the yolks into a bowl. Mix the yolks with enough mayonnaise to moisten them. Add a squirt of mustard, a little pickle relish, salt and pepper. Place a spoonful of this mixture in the hollow of each egg, and sprinkle with paprika.

Resources

• Cold finger food recipes