No matter how you cut it it;s the holiday party season. That means feeding the crowds with tasty appetizers not to mention appealing to all tastes and preferences. What makes a good hors d' oeuvre platter? Is just a plate of one thing? Or a platter of all varied savory treats? That depends on what you want to make.
Even a novice host or hostess can throw together a good appetizer table. Unlike the main meal or desserts, quick munchies are easy to create. Sometimes they just require some Ritz crackers and pate with a sprig of parsley on the top. Intersperse these withe some cheese cubes and you're good to go. You can elaborate on this theme by subbing in water or even rice crackers and putting various pastes such as ham or salmon on them. Another fun thing is offering a multi cheese board where guests can take what they like. Have a few loaves crunchy Italian or French bread nearby.
For hot appetizers ,try a warmed bruschetta. You can take the fresh sliced tomatoes and cheese on bread rounds and then pop into your broiler. It will get the cheese all bubbly creating a margherita pizza effect. Hot from the oven puffs are always a crowd pleaser. Luckily your grocery has all sorts of flavor in stock. Vary it with a few mushroom, crab and spinach. Serve dips or fiery mustard too with them.
This is the season for fun and tasty horsd' oeuvres.You can go as simple or elaborate as you like .It;s your choice . Either way your guests will love them.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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