How to Take an Appetizer to a Party
Create scintillating finger foods on festive platters for a guaranteed success. Your host (and the guests) will appreciate it.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Gift Ribbons
- Tissue Paper
- Cellophane Gift Wrap
- Gift Bags
- Gift Bows
- Wrapping Paper
- Antipasto
- Artichoke Hearts
- Baguettes
- Caviar
- Crackers
- Hors D'oeuvres Sets
- Baking Supplies
- Blenders
- Caviar Servers
- Caviar Spoons
- Cocktail Toothpicks
- Platters
- Toothpicks
- Artichoke hearts
- Tissue paper
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Call your host a few days before the scheduled party. Ask if there is a particular culinary theme, or a preferred type of appetizer.
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Search cookbooks and Web sites featuring appetizer and hors d'oeuvre recipes.
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Focus on finger foods, or dips with crackers or vegetable crudités. Elegant cheese-and-cracker platters are also easy, and are always well-received. All of these options have a low mess factor, and can be easily prepared right before the party.
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Make enough appetizer pieces to allow each guest at least three pieces. If yours is the only appetizer being served, supply at least five pieces per person.
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Prepare the dish a few hours before the party, if possible, to ensure maximum freshness. Many dishes can be prepared the night before, while some require last-minute preparation, so use your best judgment.
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Arrange the hors d'oeuvres on a festive platter. Bring extras in a sealed airtight container, and remember to keep the platter refilled throughout the party.
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Tips & Warnings
Cover the appetizer platter with colored cellophane paper.
Use fancy themed toothpicks, colorful doilies or festive garnishes to dress up the plate.
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Comments
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grapegirls
Mar 13, 2009
Great tips! -
Nov 22, 2005
This one is easy, as most of it is made ahead of time. Cut 2 1/2 inch circles of bread. Toast then lightly in a 350 degree oven. Package when cool, and freeze until needed. Spread each circle with mayonnaise (a squirt bottle works best), top with 1/4 inch slice of Roma tomato. Sprinkle with bacon bits, then Cavander's Greek seasoning. Heat until slightly warm just before serving. This can be varied with a sprinkling of chives and softened cream cheese instead of mayonnaise. Use your imagination. These always make a hit.
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Nov 22, 2005
This one is easy, as most of it is made ahead of time. Cut 2 1/2 inch circles of bread. Toast then lightly in a 350 degree oven. Package when cool, and freeze until needed. Spread each circle with mayonnaise (a squirt bottle works best), top with 1/4 inch slice of Roma tomato. Sprinkle with bacon bits, then Cavander's Greek seasoning. Heat until slightly warm just before serving. This can be varied with a sprinkling of chives and softened cream cheese instead of mayonnaise. Use your imagination. These always make a hit.
