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Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:36:45 GMT

I am going to a ladies night tomorrow night at someone's home. I need to bring an appetizer. I would like something easy but not your typical "chips and salsa." We will be outside so it won't be anything I can keep warm for a long time. It won't be in extreme heat either so that's not an issue.

Someone is bringing a fruit and cheese platter which shot my idea of the grape salad. LOL

Any tried and true easy appetizer recipes? I need relatively simple because I work until 5 and won't have a ton of time in between to work on something. TIA

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

sunflower87 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:25:43 GMT

You can make tortilla roll ups tonight and then slice and put them on a platter tomorrow night. I use the sun dried tomato tortilla, ham and cream cheese. I use a 1/2 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dip packet to 1 block of cream cheese and mix together. Spread on tortilla, add ham slices and simply roll up. I cover it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to slice and serve. They are ok outside because they don't last long anyway!! Have fun!

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

walker — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:10:30 GMT

Easy.......Bologna Wheels ....take one slice of bologna and spread cream cheese on top....place whole dill pickle in middle and roll up.....slice....chill. Another is .....1 large cream cheese softened...mix with one can lump crabmeat....chill..before serving put cocktail sauce on top...serve with crackers.....OR....1 large cream cheese...sprinkle with one package of Good Seasons Garlic and Herb dry salad dressing....serve with crackers....

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

luvdoodles — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:16:59 GMT

This is easy, pick up a package of nice crackers, red pepper jelly and some cream cheese. Guests can layer the crackers with the cream cheese, then the jelly. I guarantee it will be gone before the night is over.

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Hoovermom — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:18:15 GMT

A bag of meatballs from Costco with BBQ sauce in your crockpot, delicious!!

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NaturalBornWoman — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:22:49 GMT

Within minutes one can skewer fresh fruit or cherry tomato, fresh mozz cheese & fresh basil leaves for a winning platter for any get-together. Enjoy your friends, whether new or old . . .

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

beckyb1012 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:28:28 GMT

On 8/7/2014 sunflower87 said:
You can make tortilla roll ups tonight and then slice and put them on a platter tomorrow night. I use the sun dried tomato tortilla, ham and cream cheese. I use a 1/2 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dip packet to 1 block of cream cheese and mix together. Spread on tortilla, add ham slices and simply roll up. I cover it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to slice and serve. They are ok outside because they don't last long anyway!! Have fun!

My son made these a couple of weeks ago for his wife's baby shower (their first child and my first grandchild), he used some sort of cheese tortilla and also spinach tortillas. We inhaled them like all fine well mannered ladies do!!

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:34:29 GMT

Thanks ladies. I don't know if it's because I'm starving but all of these sound wonderful.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

walker — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:35:38 GMT

Another easy one..make tonight and ready tomorrow..Taco Appetizer......in a pie size dish spread one can Frito Lay Bean Dip...then mix together 3/4 cup sour cream with 1/4 cup mayonnaise....spread on top of bean dip.....next add chopped green onions followed by grated cheese, chopped green peppers and chopped tomatoes....serve with Tostitos or similar chip.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

LTT1 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:38:19 GMT

On 8/7/2014 luvpoos said:
This is easy, pick up a package of nice crackers, red pepper jelly and some cream cheese. Guests can layer the crackers with the cream cheese, then the jelly. I guarantee it will be gone before the night is over.

This one was the big hit at my event! Thank you to luvpoos and all of the posters who suggested this! Our supermarket carried jalapeno jelly, even though the one I used was from Hallmark.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

corita — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:40:18 GMT

On 8/7/2014 luvpoos said:
This is easy, pick up a package of nice crackers, red pepper jelly and some cream cheese. Guests can layer the crackers with the cream cheese, then the jelly. I guarantee it will be gone before the night is over.

I have done this before but used green jalapeño jelly!! Put cheese block on plate, pour the jelly over, place serving butter knife close and serve with crackers or pita bread pieces!

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

azterry! — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:53:55 GMT

all my friends love this one:

One large ontainer of whipped cream cheese

2 Pkgs of smoked salmon

1/2 red onion

several Yukon Gold potatoes sliced into medium thick slices

Layer the potatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 until browned. Let cool.

Dice the onion and salmon. Blend into the cream cheese.

Spread the salmon mixture onto the potato slices.

You can prepare the spread and the potatoes the day before and just assemble them the day of the party. I often garnish with capers.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

Lipstickdiva — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:51:02 GMT

On 8/7/2014 corita said:
On 8/7/2014 luvpoos said:
This is easy, pick up a package of nice crackers, red pepper jelly and some cream cheese. Guests can layer the crackers with the cream cheese, then the jelly. I guarantee it will be gone before the night is over.

I have done this before but used green jalapeño jelly!! Put cheese block on plate, pour the jelly over, place serving butter knife close and serve with crackers or pita bread pieces!

This is how I've had this one as well. One of my friends makes jalapeno jelly so she generally either brings this or an awesome homemade corn salsa.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

luvsbulldogs — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:02:45 GMT

I cover the block of cream cheese with the red pepper jelly.....not the hot one. You can do it when you arrive there or at home just before leaving the house. Bring along a nice box of crackers to spread it on. Always a hit where ever I take it. Have a great time!

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

magicmoodz — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:18:04 GMT

Not very sophisticated, but one item that I found to be a huge hit for afternoons on the boat is Kettle Popcorn. People will call me to ask if I am bringing it!

For low-carbers, you can't go wrong with a special wedge of cheese--a slice of good quality asiago or manchego with a glass of wine--perfection!

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

Marcail — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:12:03 GMT

The rollups and pepper jelly are both great ideas. From your post, I imagine your gathering is tonight so you have probably decided on what to take. Another easy thing that always seems to be gobbled is taking a bunch of cocktail shrimp with plenty of lemon wedges and seafood sauce. Hope you have a great time whatever you take.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

vjd — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:50:11 GMT

Not sure this would be the right appt. to bring but when I make this everyone cleans the dish fast.

Need

Italian Ciabatta bread ( not a lot of dough inside)

about 2 cups basil

3 to 5 cloves garlic

It. Olive oil

small sliced tomatoes

parmesan cheese

salt pepper

mozzarella cheese

can use pignoli nuts or walnuts ( I don't use any )

Cut It Bread in half lengthwise brush with olive oil, broil to toasted.

crush garlic onto bread , put basil break pieces on to bread, add sliced tomatoes, Parm cheese,salt, pepper, put mozzarella cheese on top. Put back into broiler until cheese is melted

My mouth is melting.. so good....

Val

Love to hear of other appetizers

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

drizzellla — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 23:15:40 GMT

We discovered Harry & David, Pepper and Onion Relish. Add the 10oz jar to a container of soft cream cheese. Oh my, you will have a tough time with portion control.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

Lynneuk — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:40:51 GMT

I make pepper jelly every fall so that is always a good one for me.

If you have a Trader Joes they have a mango ginger chutney that is so delicious, I sometimes do that over a block of cream cheese. They also have really delicious Pita crackers which are perfect for this as they are extra crunchy and sturdy so they don't break when people scoop or spread.

Re: Need Easy Appetizer Recipe

Barbarainnc — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:48:02 GMT

Lynn’s Sweet and Spicy Dip

On a plate, layer the following:

8 oz block of cream cheese

Then 1 bottle of Heinz Chili Sauce on top

Some drained sweet and hot banana peppers

Some Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Top with some sliced scallions.

Serve with tortilla chips. Lynn used Scoops. J

This is my favorite dip!!! JJ