Party Food Ideas?

Question

I am looking for different party foods. I have been to many parties and so have my guests so I know that we are all tired of bean dip, pigs in a blanket, meatballs, cheese plates, etc. I am looking for interesting and different recipes to make. I am not the best chef but if it sounds good I will make an effort. Thanks to all.
Oh and it is all adults- no kids- and I will be serving home-made Sangria, beer and sodas.

Answer 1

phillo and spinish pockets, you can get the reciepe anywhere



prosciutto wrapped around melon balls (OMG soo good)



vegitarian napolian, thin layers of squash zuccini, peppers, pesto olive oil, tyme oregano and basil, oven roast, blue crumbles on top, easy, tasty



vanilla ice cream cups with freash berries, all this is good and easy

Answer 2

One dish or a whole meal?



How about a sandwich bar:

Turkey, ham, roast beef Sliced Platter

Swiss and Cheddar Cheese Slices

Lettuce Leaves

Sliced Tomato

Various Breads --Dark, Light, Buns

Pasta salad with bell pepper, celery, Roma tomatoes, Ranch dressing

Potato Salad

Three Bean Salad

Peach Cobbler, Pound Cake,

Fruit Bowl (edible centerpiece)

Vanilla Ice Cream

Mustard, Mayo

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Hobo Or Stone Soup stew, crackers--s'more's

Chile and Rice with Simple Green Salad, Fruit dessert

Beans and Rice with Simple Green Salad, Fruit dessert

Pinto Beans, Slaw/Salad, Potatoes, Corn Bread/Sticks, Fruit Dessert_________________________________________________



Ham on dinner rolls

Mini cheeseburgers on dinner rolls

Chicken salad in 1 slice chicken wrapped with lettuce leave

Brown bread with Hot pepper jelly and cream cheese



Vanilla cake flan with apple pie topping

Chocolate cake flan with cherry pie topping



Black bean/Mexi-corn/Roma-Tomato Salad, with Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Italian Spices, Olive Oil, Vinegar



Cauliflower, Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrot, Onion Salad with Italian Spices, Olive Oil



Italian Marinated Zucchini Chips with Salsa



Marinated vegetable tray with Thousand Island and Bacon Dressing thickened with mayo to make thick dip



Layered Salad Dip & corn chips





Horseradish & cream cheese dip



Taco & cheese cigars in flour tortilla



Brunswick stew and cornbread

Chicken soup/Hot chocolate

Tomato soup/ toasted Cheese sandwich

Sausage balls

Sausage biscuits



Spinach dip and party crackers



Potato Salad Balls



Deviled eggs



Stuffed baked potato skins



Smoothies

Plain brownies

Plain cookies

Short cakes



Parfaits



Applebee's has some rich pudding type desserts in shot glasses



Cherry and pineapple kabobs

Ham and cheese kabobs

Stuffed cherry tomatoes

Spiced peaches or apples or pears

Strawberry and cantaloupe kabobs

Chocolate dipped strawberries

Answer 3

Kraftfoods.com has TONS of different party foods that are really easy to make. I go on that website all the time for new ideas!

Answer 4

I love the Best of Bridge cookbooks. easy, not expensive and ALWAYS enjoyed,... regardless of what it is. There are some great no fail ideas in this series of cookbooks for appetizers.

Answer 5

trout 1 clove garlic 1chile small por jinger fresh herbs you sa toato i sa toarto rap in foile nob butter 20 mins 150 c

Answer 6

BAKED BRIE AND ROASTED GARLIC



4 lg. heads garlic (at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter)

1/3 c. olive oil

1 tsp. coarse salt

4 (4 oz.) wheels brie, toasted baguette slices



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove all but one layer of skin from garlic; do not expose flesh. Arrange garlic tightly in small baking dish. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Cover with foil. Bake until garlic is very tender, 75 to 90 minutes.

Preheat broiler. Score large X in top of each wheel of cheese. Set each in small baking dish. Broil until browned and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately with garlic and toasted baguette slices.





CONFETTI RICE SQUARES



2 tbsp. vegetable oil

3/4 c. brown rice or 1 c. white rice

1 3/4 c. water (2 c. for white rice)

1 tsp. salt

1 lg. yellow onion, finely chopped

1/2 med. sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 c. minced parsley

2 tbsp. minced basil or 2 tsp. dried basil, crumbled

1/4 tsp. black pepper

4 eggs

Pine nuts, toasted, to taste (optional)



Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium size saucepan over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat. Add the water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes (20 minutes for white rice) or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Cool to room temperature.

Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderately low heat for 1 minute. Saute the onion and sweet red pepper, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked rice, 6 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper.



CAN BE DONE AHEAD TO THIS POINT, COOLED TO ROOM TEMPERATURE AND STORED IN REFRIGERATOR FOR UP TO 2 DAYS.



Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the rice mixture and pine nuts and blend well. Pour into a lightly oiled, 11x17x2 inch baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set. Cut into 8 portions and serve hot as a side dish. Or serve at room temperature with cold roasted meats or poultry. Serves 8 as a side dish.

Answer 7

It depends what sort of appetite your guests like-- you can make some kind of cakes or mango pudding if you like... I don't know if pudding is the best, but I love mango pudding.

Answer 8

Here, there are many to choose from:



http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/food/mealideas/cookingforfriends/finger_food/finger_food_recipes.htm

Answer 9

try foodnetwork.com. they have some great party recipes