prior to Christmas , I am having a Christmas open house for family and friends to drop by to say hello , stay etc ; noon to 6 pm ; need some easy food and drink suggestions so the kitchen doesn't get crazy , etc ; more finger type foods , appetizers ; any suggestions
recipes if you have them ; thanks
Wow - great suggestions ; thanks for all the tips ; thanks for taking the time to help me out!!!!!!
Merry Christmas
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sandwich platter
shrimp platter
salad
meatballs
stuffed shells
chowder
stuffed mushroom caps
scallops wrapped in bacon
pastries
cupcakes
candies / nuts
*vegetable tray
*Pumpernickle bread/spinach dip You buy a pumpernickle bread circle (kroger,etc.) & break or cut into bite size pieces & serve with spinach dip) Trust me- this is super easy & will get rave reviews.
*nacho dip in a bowl & nacho chips
*Christmas cookies
*Egg nog
* punch in a bowl
* cans of pop in a cooler to help themselves
http://food.yahoo.com/search?p=appetizer&dtk-searchsubmit.x=0&dtk-searchsubmit.y=0&fr=ush-food&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8
Recipes shown on website given above:
Cheesy appetizer loaf
Parmesan onion appetizer rounds
Favourite topped devilled eggs
Baked crab rangoon
Baked mozzarella bites
Ham & cheese crescent snacks
Hot feta artichoke dip
Mini shrip cocktail bites
Antipasto
Stuffed mushrooms
Holiday feta cheese ball
Easy bruschetta
Potluck meatballs
Well, first off, the menu all depends on your budget.
Veggie trays
Meat & cheese trays
Fruit trays
Chocolate covered fruit and/or nuts
You can purchase the trays, except the chocolate one at Wal-mart
Shrimp cocktails
lg. bowl of ice
smaller bowl for shrimp
cocktail sauce
Sausage balls (easy to make & eat)
2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1lb. hot pork sausage
2 1/2 c. bisquik mix
Combine cheese & sausage in bowl; mix with hands until well blended. Add baking mix; mix well. Shape into marble-sized balls; arrange on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot or at room temperature. Yield: 4 dozen.
Holiday Cheese Ball (easy to make)
3 pkgs. 8oz. cream cheese
1 pkg. minced dried beef
1 tbsp. worchestershire sauce
1 tbsp. minced onions
Have ingredients at room temp. Mix & roll into a ball. Use wax paper to assist making into a ball. Coat with chopped dried beef or pecans. Put in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Bourbon Weinees (easy, but a little messy to eat)
1 pkg. cocktail weinees or cut up hot dogs (I like the cocktail weinees better)
1 jar of yellow mustard (like French’s)
1 jar of Damson grape jelly
1/3 c. bouron
Combine in crock pot & cook over night or all day. Serve with toothpicks.
Mini-Cheesecakes (easy, but more steps)
12 vanilla wafers
2 8oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Line muffin tin with foil liners.
Place one vanilla wafer in each liner. Mix cream cheese, vanilla & sugar on medium speed until well-blended. Add eggs. Mix well. Pour over wafers, filling 3/4 full. Bake 25 mins. at 325 F.
Remove from pan when cool. Chill. Top with fruit, preserves, nuts or chocolate.
Pecan Daintes (easy)
1 c. soft butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. water
2 c. pecans, finely ground
Put into food processor. Mix together. Shape into balls. Put half a pecan on top. Bake at 350 F for 20 mins.
Wassail
1 gallon apple cider
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. whole allspice
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 three inch cinnamon sticks
2 oranges, studded with cloves
Heat all ingredients except oranges in crock pot. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, strain. Pour into a small punch bowl or large pitcher. Serve hot.
Hope these recipes & ideas help. Good luck & happy holidays.