easy and elegant appetizer recipes
easy and elegant appetizer recipes - Entertaining
For many cooks, one of the most challenging items on the menu is what to serve as an appetizer. Whether you're hosting a holiday cocktail or looking for a first course to a formal meal, it's hard to know which small plates or finger foods are best to serve. Problem solved: We've got some great suggestions and easy-but-elegant recipes. First, a few tips: Make appetizers as much in advance as possible. or little can be prepared and frozen weeks ahead. Dips can be made the day before. Skewered chicken tenders can be marinated and speared ahead of time. If you're serving cheese and vegetable platters, arrange them on a pretty tray and serve at room temperature so your guests can graze at leisure. If you want to keep appetizers warm, a chafing dish will do the trick. Alternatively, you can stagger heating and serving hot appetizers throughout your party. Here are some all-time favorites:
An all-American favorite. Add chopped cooked shrimp for an interesting variation.
Make these as mild or as spicy as you like.
A great complement to a glass of sparkling champagne.
Luckily, fresh tomatoes are now available year-round for this party favorite.
An excellent dip to serve with slices of fresh cucumbers and red and yellow peppers.
The most popular appetizer in Jewish cooking.
Delicious served with apple and pear slices.
You can find pickled jalapeños in the Mexican section of your local supermarket.
Less expensive than crab cakes, these appetizers are a crowd-pleaser.
This delicious and low-carb dish will do double duty as a light supper entrée, too. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Magazines & Resources offers > See more Restaurants offers > See more Vision Benefits offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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For many cooks, one of the most challenging items on the menu is what to serve as an appetizer. Whether you're hosting a holiday cocktail or looking for a first course to a formal meal, it's hard to know which small plates or finger foods are best to serve. Problem solved: We've got some great suggestions and easy-but-elegant recipes. First, a few tips: Make appetizers as much in advance as possible. or little can be prepared and frozen weeks ahead. Dips can be made the day before. Skewered chicken tenders can be marinated and speared ahead of time. If you're serving cheese and vegetable platters, arrange them on a pretty tray and serve at room temperature so your guests can graze at leisure. If you want to keep appetizers warm, a chafing dish will do the trick. Alternatively, you can stagger heating and serving hot appetizers throughout your party. Here are some all-time favorites:
An all-American favorite. Add chopped cooked shrimp for an interesting variation.
Make these as mild or as spicy as you like.
A great complement to a glass of sparkling champagne.
Luckily, fresh tomatoes are now available year-round for this party favorite.
An excellent dip to serve with slices of fresh cucumbers and red and yellow peppers.
The most popular appetizer in Jewish cooking.
Delicious served with apple and pear slices.
You can find pickled jalapeños in the Mexican section of your local supermarket.
Less expensive than crab cakes, these appetizers are a crowd-pleaser.
This delicious and low-carb dish will do double duty as a light supper entrée, too. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Magazines & Resources offers > See more Restaurants offers > See more Vision Benefits offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures