Abby asked:
I’m having a fairly large cocktail party (about 40 people) and i need some ideas for recipes for little finger foods. I would prefer cold dishes, and ones that are easy to make ahead. Hot is okay, but i would prefer cold. Any ideas?
I’m having a fairly large cocktail party (about 40 people) and i need some ideas for recipes for little finger foods. I would prefer cold dishes, and ones that are easy to make ahead. Hot is okay, but i would prefer cold. Any ideas?
Tags: Finger Foods | Party People | Recipes
February 24th, 2010 at 11:09 am
chicken fingers
February 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Mmm, fingers foods… will there be a cocktail buffet, of waiters with trays? Either way, a good cheese is always a good idea, and a selection of cheese would be better. Croissants stuffed with perhaps chicken salad or maybe a slice of roast beef and provalone… small cream puffs… bagel pizzas… there are just so many good ideas… I suppose the answers could be more specific if you could detail what kind of cocktails will be served?
March 1st, 2010 at 8:05 am
I’m telling you to serve those mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls–they seem cheesy, but everyone loves them and you can make them ahead and bake right before people are to arrive.
Hummus with pita chips is easy and good–you can make the hummus, or there are some decent brands at the market.
I always serve globe grapes stuffed with blue cheese and topped with toasted crushed pecans
crudite and dips
smoked salmon on pumpernickel bread–those little square ones–with cream cheese and fresh dill
Lots of booze
March 1st, 2010 at 6:33 pm
French Fries
Potato Wedges
Chicken Nuggets
Japanese Seaweed Chicken
Crabstick
Fruit and Marshmallow chocolate foundue.
Sandwiches
March 4th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Shelled cooked shrimp. Olives, cheese plate, fresh fruit, nuts, oysters on the half shell. Small toasts with meats. Spreadable cheeses. Small filo wrapped savoury items.. like feta and spinach. vegetable sticks with dip, cold cuts, pizza.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Artichoke balls, cheese squares or cheese balls and crackers, finger sandwiches, sweet and sour meatballs, smoked sausage in bbq sauce (mustard dip on side), fudge squares, vegetable tray, fruit tray, pickle, olives, baby onions, boiled shrimp and cocktail sauce.
The internet has great recipes. I generally check there whenever I need some recipes, or ideas for a party.
March 6th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Finger food:
-Grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables work well as healthy finger foods.
-Chips of different kinds are a must-have finger food snack for kids. You can also provide children with bread rolls and crusted buns. Give them various dips and salsa.
-Cookies, fruit tartlets and mini muffins make for excellent desserts for finger food parties.
-Why not get innovative with wraps and pita bread? You can fill them with an array of fillings seasoned with mustard or mayonnaise or other spices.
-Deli meats and cheese are great for finger food. You can either serve them cold or warm them just before you set them out.
-Arm yourself with adequate napkins and toothpicks for your finger foods.
-Chicken wings can be served honey-glazed or sweet-and-sour.
-Delicious vol au vents stuffed with a variety of stuffings are another great option for finger food.
-Serve fish kebabs drizzled with lemon oil or set out a basket of prawn crackers.
-Mini ratatouille with dipping sauce or crab cakes with sweet chili dipping sauce are great options for finger foods.
Finger food recipes:
Finger food recipe Chicken N Cheese
Bread crumbs - 2/3 cup
All- purpose flour - 2/3 cup
Oregano - ¼ tsp
Basil - ¼ tsp
Grated parmesan cheese - ½ cup
Thyme - ¼ tsp
Ground black pepper - ½ tsp
Chicken drumsticks - 6 pieces
Chicken wings - 6 pieces
Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, flour, basil, thyme, oregano, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Lay this mixture on a greased baking sheet. Dip chicken pieces in milk and coat with breadcrumbs. Place them on the baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.
Finger food recipe for Chili chips in cheese:
Grated Parmesan cheese - ½ cup
Chili powder - to taste
Flour tortillas - 6 inch
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Finely grated lime peel - ½ tsp
Salt - to taste
Mix Parmesan cheese, grated lime peel, chili powder and salt. Place this mix on top of each tortilla chip. Bake them on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
Finger food recipe for Cheese crunch:
Fat free cream cheese - 1 package
Crescent rolls - 2 packets
Parmesan cheese (grated) - 1 cup
Red bell pepper (chopped) - 1 cup
Fresh parsley (chopped) - ¼ cup
Mix fat free cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until blended well. Spread this mix onto the middle of the rolls. Bake till golden brown.
Finger food recipe for Caesar Salad Tacos:
Serves 6
1 lettuce, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 avocado, diced
2-3 fresh green chilles, de-seeded and diced
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup canned sweetcorn, drained
¼ cup ready made taco sauce
1 pack of taco shells, warmed
1 can diced tomatoes, drain off excess liquid
Method
Combine the lettuce, 1 cup of cheese, avocado, chilles, beans and corn in a bowl
Combine dressing and taco sauce in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.
Fill each taco shell with salad mixture and top with remaining cheese.
Finger food recipe for Cheesy Prawn Bites:
Makes 20
10 slices white bread
2 tbsp butter
bunch of fresh thyme leaves
6 oz cooked cocktail prawns
21/2 oz Gruyere cheese
11/2 oz mayonnaise
21/2 oz fresh bread crumbs
pinch of salt
fresh dill, to garnish
Method
Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6
Cut 2 circles from each slice of bread with a 2 inch round fluted pastry cutter.
Melt butter in a saucepan and add thyme. Brush the bread cut outs with this mixture and cook on a pre-heated baking tray, for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
Combine the prawns with cheese, mayonnaise, bread crumbs and salt and place a heaped tbsp of this mixture on each of the bread circles when cool. Flash under the grill at a high heat to brown.
Low calorie finger food recipe:
Finger food recipe for Grilled Vegetables:
Sweet red pepper - 1
Sweet yellow pepper - 1
Button mushrooms - 100 gm
Red onion - 1
Large courgette - 1
Cherry tomatoes - 200 gm
Garlic (crushed) - 1 clove
Dried mixed herbs - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
Prepare the vegetables by cutting peppers into cubes, onions into quarters and courgettes into rings. Make a mix of lemon juice, garlic, herbs and olive oil. Add the vegetables to the mixture. Put them on skewers and grill them for about 15 minutes.
Finger food recipe for Lite chicken pick:
Chicken meat - 2 cups (shredded and roasted)
Light cream cheese - ¼ cup
Margarine - ¼ cup
Dry mustard - 1tsp
Ground cloves - 1/8 tsp
Ground nutmeg - ¼ tsp
Brandy - 2tbsp
Garlic (minced) - 1tsp
Dried currants - 1/3 cup
Sweet onion (chopped) - ½ cup
Cayenne pepper, celery salt
Blend all ingredients till smooth and creamy. Chill for several hours. Serve with wheat crackers or slices of multigrain bread.
Finger food recipe for party cheese ball:
Light cream cheese - 1 packet
Margarine (low Trans fat) - ¼ cup
Instant cedar cheese sauce - 11/2 tsp
Sharp cedar cheese - 1 cup (shredded)
Lemon juice - 11/2 tsp
Onion (green) - 2 tbsp (thinly sliced)
Parsley - 2tsp (finely chopped)
Walnut or peanut - ¼ cup (chopped)
Blend margarine, cedar cheese, cream cheese, green onion and parsley in a bowl till smooth. In a shallow bowl, put the chopped nuts. Roll the cheese mixtures in to balls and coat with the nuts. Wrap in a plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Have a great PARTY!
March 9th, 2010 at 12:56 am
1) Italian Antipasto Salad
All you need is:
Cherry or grape Tomatos
Mozzerella cheese, cubed
Marinated Roasted peppers… (Dont Drain)
Marinated Artichoke Hearts …(Dont Drain)
Spanish Olives …(YES drain)
Genoa Salami rolled into “Toothpicks”
Marinated mushrooms… (dont drain)
onions… Red or Sweet
black olives… (YES drain)
ham - regular or spiced, diced
provolone cheese, cubed
pepperoni, cubed or thin sliced
hot peppers (optional)
Combine in bowl and let sit in fridge.
Balsamic vinegar may be added JUST before serving…
2) Grilled Veggies:
red peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms ect.
served cold with a balsamic reduction.
3) Guacmole Dip
Easy Recipe:
8 avocados, cut in half and spoon out “Meat”
smash up the avacado
2 limes, squeezed over avocados
4 tomatos diced
2 red onions diced
Mix all ingrediants together
salt to taste
Refergerate untill needed…
Use with chips or whatever you can think of…
Enjoy
March 9th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Cheeses and crackers are always great. Get a few different types. Bleu cheeses, brie, cheddar, chevre, etc… Pate and tappas will go well with the crackers, too. Vegetables with dips and hummus are nice. Toasted french bread slices with various toppings (cream cheese and cucumbers, hummus and roasted red peppers, use your imagination for tasty combinations) are good. Guacamole and tortilla chips are yummy, just better with a fresh guac. It’s easy enough to make.
I hope the party goes well!
March 12th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Simple canapes: Its a hit in my parties!!
Cheese crackers
Strawberry - wedged into tiny pieces
Boiled quailed eggs - halved/quartered
Cucumber - sliced thinly and halved
caviar - any type and any brand
Cheese - boursin / blue/ any of your choice - cut sliced into tiny bits
Cheese tray/mirrored glass tray
- lay those crackers on the tray.
-carefully put cheese on it (dont mash it on the crackers, just lay it carefully.
-put quail egg on top, put the cucumber on the side and strawberry on the other side.
-Put a bit of caviar on the egg yolk. Tadaa!! u are all set.
- u can also put some grapes on the side of the tray, lay it on top of some buttercup lettuce. to add colour, add some cherry tomatoes (halved) on the side as well.
or try
Mushroom Vol au Vents
For the vol-au-vents:
200 g (8 oz) puff pastry rolled out to 2.5 cm (1 in) thick
For the mushroom filling:
200 g (8 oz) button mushrooms
1 tbsp (14 g) 1/2 oz butter
2 tablespoons cream
salt
1 1/4 cup (1/2 pint) 300 ml milk
1 tbls (14 g) 1 1/2 oz cornflour
squeeze of lemon juice
pinch of paprika
method to make vol-au-vents:
1. Cut out the pastry into circles. With a knife mark a smaller circle in the centre of each round of pastry.
2. Be careful that you do not cut right through the pastry.
3. Brush with beaten egg and bake in the top of a hot oven at 230°C, 450°F, gas mark 8 for 30 - 35 minutes until risen and golden.
4. If the pastry is browning too quickly protect it with greaseproof paper.
5. Remove the lids, scoop out any soft pastry inside and allow to dry in the oven.
to make the mushroom filling
1. Simmer the mushrooms in the milk until soft, reserving just enough of the milk to blend the cornflour into a smooth paste.
2. Gradually add the warm milk in which the mushrooms have been cooked to the cornflour.
3. Return all the milk to the pan.
4. Bring to the boil stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
5. Stir in the butter and cream and season.
6. Spoon the mushroom mixture into the vol-au-vent cases and reheat gently in the oven.
March 13th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
a nice assortment of fresh fruits and a couple variety of cheeses. You can’t go wrong there simple and pleases everyone.