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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.

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    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
      • 1

        Call your host a few days before the scheduled party. Ask if there is a particular culinary theme, or a preferred type of appetizer.

      • 2

        Search cookbooks and Web sites featuring appetizer and hors d'oeuvre recipes.

      • 3

        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.

      • 4

        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.

      • 5

        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.

      • 6

        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.

    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

    • 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.
    • 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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