I'm a huge fan of great appetizers(small or large finger foods, dips,etc) to use at get~ togethers..ball game parties, or holidays. I like to try new ones too. I didn't see another thread(hopefully there isn't one that I missed) for this so I thought I'd start one. I think it would be good to list what you have tried/what people have loved...recipes too please
Bacon wrapped dates..these go so fast!
I pre cook the bacon until translucent not crispy(helps with the cooking time of the bacon)
18 (1- by 1/4-inch) sticks Parmigiano-Reggiano (from a 1/2-lb piece)People also stuff with almonds, other kinds of cheeses..chorizo. I either use parm or nothing
18 pitted dates (preferably Medjool) I use the smaller one's too.
6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into thirds
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to ( I use 400) 450°F.
Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date, then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each date, securing it with a pick. Arrange dates 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan. (others have drizzled honey)
Bake 5 minutes, then turn dates over with tongs and bake until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a paper bag or parchment. Serve immediately.
Crostini with goat cheese and fig spread(I like the one at Whole foods)
Can top with a bit of prosciutto if desired.
I just make my own crostini ahead of time and then top.
Fig spread with Brie..I don't like the rind on top so I remove and then top with the fig jam onto room temp brie.
I have a bunch more but not handy and will try to post later.
Please post any that you might have and love!
Bacon wrapped dates..these go so fast!
I pre cook the bacon until translucent not crispy(helps with the cooking time of the bacon)
18 (1- by 1/4-inch) sticks Parmigiano-Reggiano (from a 1/2-lb piece)People also stuff with almonds, other kinds of cheeses..chorizo. I either use parm or nothing
18 pitted dates (preferably Medjool) I use the smaller one's too.
6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into thirds
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to ( I use 400) 450°F.
Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date, then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each date, securing it with a pick. Arrange dates 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan. (others have drizzled honey)
Bake 5 minutes, then turn dates over with tongs and bake until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a paper bag or parchment. Serve immediately.
Crostini with goat cheese and fig spread(I like the one at Whole foods)
Can top with a bit of prosciutto if desired.
I just make my own crostini ahead of time and then top.
Fig spread with Brie..I don't like the rind on top so I remove and then top with the fig jam onto room temp brie.
I have a bunch more but not handy and will try to post later.
Please post any that you might have and love!