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NEED HELP WITH CHRISTMAS APPETIZERS/HOR DUERVES

qvc chick — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:03:40 GMT

I am having a Christmas Dinner party next week.

I have the menu chosen - lasagna, ceasar salad, chicken, asparagus.

What can I service for appetizers? I will be doing a charcuterie tray and also garlic bread.

I would like to serve one or two other appetizers.

One of the girls is allergic to seafood, so probably wont have any.

Thanks

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Lisa now in AZ — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:07:14 GMT

Spinach artichoke dip or maybe stuffed mushrooms?

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ahoymate — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:09:40 GMT

Martha Stewart's cheese straws!! Just google it. Easy to make and everyone will love them.

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skatting44 — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:17:39 GMT

I receive a Mackenzie food catalog & online which sells alot of premade frozen foods .

The catlog can give a few ideas of their items that you can replicate on your own.

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beach-mom — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:18:14 GMT

@qvc chick - How about a cheese dip or cheese ball. You could also make sausage-cheese balls.

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AZfem — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:47:47 GMT

Those mini quiches you can buy in store. The artichoke dip also sounds good.

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haddon9 — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:14:20 GMT

Everything mentioned sounds great! A simple favorite of mine is whipped ricotta cheese with honey dip and crackers.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:25:55 GMT

Meatballs

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:36:30 GMT

* Sausage Balls

* Mini Peppers w/Cream Cheese & Everything Bagel Seasoning

* Crostini & Fresh Bruschetta

* A big bowl of Kalamata Olives

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:37:52 GMT

I always bring my own food,specials needs, I think it is rude to put both your host and others attending out.

Appetizer: I was at a party where mini Reubens were served. Small rye bread slices,sauerkraut,etc you get the picture. Enjoyed by all.

Those barbecue meatballs in a crockpot. Sauce is made w/grape jelly and chili sauce. The frozen meatballs are great not like the ones from long ago.

A cheeseball but the top of has strawberry jelly on it. Just yummy.

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LizzieInSRQ — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:19:05 GMT

Buy phyllo cupsi that are found in most freezer section of grocery store,

Fill and bake 350 10 min with suggestions , use more than one for variety

Cream cheese and hot jalapeno jelly, garnish with tiny bit finely chopped parsley or cilantro
Goat cheese and fig jam and thyme garnish
Chunk of Brie, chopped walnuts, honey
Cheddar or wis with bacon jam
Havarti and after baking, garnish with pomegranete seeds and tiny bit chopped rosemary
Bake only the shells and then fill with Philadephia cheesecake filling, blueberry pie filling, lemon zest garnish.

Do not make phyllo cups/shells to far in advance or they will loose their crisp

Look online for phyllo cup appetizer for ideas especially if you want to stick to your italian theme

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:41:41 GMT

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus with cream cheese.

Lay down a thin slice of prosciutto

Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese on top

Place blanched asparagus spear (1 to 3 spears, your choice) on top of the cream cheese and prosciutto, and roll it up

Brush with a little olive oil

Bake on parchment paper for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.

When done, drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired (this is optional)

[I sometimes make this with soppressata instead of prosciutto.]

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LizzieInSRQ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:34:20 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper im not an asparagus fan but that sounds reallly good!

Re: NEED HELP WITH CHRISTMAS APPETIZERS/HOR DUERVES

homedecor1 — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:48:44 GMT

@qvc chick

your menu sounds delicious. When I've served dinner like that I usually do olive tray or charcuterie board. I prefer my guests not fill up on appetizers so they will enjoy the main course.

I host dinner for 12 and usually do these appetizers. The main course is usually some type of pasta or casserole, salad, dessert.

Enjoy!

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happilyretiredgirl — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:49:41 GMT

assorted cheeses and crackers with grapes or a nice fruit tray.

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Sooner — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:40:14 GMT

With the heavy foods to come, I would do light and fresh tasting appetizers. A big fruit tray or bowl of cut up fruit would be great. Nuts, unsalted would be perfect.

Put Dave's sweet and hot pickles on the relish tray/board.

Serve a salsa and chips appetizer! Lots of fun salsas now with fruit in them--check out Mrs Renfro's! Their gift packs are a great gift too by the way and their shipping is wonderful! Dorito's scoops are perfect for this.

Popcorn? Maybe put something related to Charlie Brown--a picture etc--next to the bowl. I think that would be a fun reminder of the old Peanuts special where he served popcorn, jelly beans and toast as I remember. Put out paper cups to put the popcorn in--holiday themed cups maybe?

These nuts are wonderful and easy:

2 cups mixed nuts

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp salt (a little more if nuts were not salted)

30 minutes at 325 degrees on parchment paper

Drizzle with chocolate or butterscotch or caramel if desired (but we never do this step)

Put in refrigerator til chilled

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qvc chick — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:24:32 GMT

I am already serving a charcuterie board - so won't need anymore cheese and crackers. And I am making bruchetta

And I am making a pot of meatballs, to be served for dinner with the pasta.

So probably only need one more appetizer.

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lynnie61 — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:47:36 GMT

Hot taco dip. Can be made in 10 minutes. 4 ingredients.

Layer 8 oz block of cream cheese

1 jar med or mild salsa.

Pepper jack cheese 8 oz bag

Black olives. (Optional).

Layer in a 8x8 or quiche dish. Cover with plastic wrap, microwave 5-6 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips. Easy and always goes very quickly!

Have fun. You have lots of food though. The chartuerirre board and bruschetta may be enough!

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HerRoyaLioness — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:16:16 GMT

Mini cucumber bagel bites

Recipe available if interested

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silkyk — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:51:53 GMT

Deviled eggs and cherry tomatoes (stuffed with a tuna mix) always disappear FAST around my family.