Appetizers can be called the starter foods for parties or functions. The appetizers served at the functions or parties can be sweet, sour or spicy, whatever may be the taste, they are just loved by everyone of us. Starter foods are usually served, such that, they can be consumed in one single bite. They are also known as finger foods, since, we do not use any cutlery while eating them. They are usually served in very attractive and decorative manner with help of toothpicks and other accessories. Finding the right appetizer recipe for your party can be a herculean task, since, you have to make a choice from so many available options. Let us take a look at some recipes for preparing appetizers that can be served on various parties and functions.
Easy Recipes for Appetizer
Tomato Basil Skewers
Ingredients
- Basil leaves - 20
- Cherry Tomatoes - 20
- Mozzarella Balls - 20
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Skewers - 20
Procedure: This is a very simple recipe that can be prepared within very less time. All you need to do is put in the cheery tomatoes, basil leaves and the mozzarella balls into the skewers and then sprinkle some salt, pepper and oil over them. This recipe will give you a healthy low fat and low carb starter food.
Cranberry Chicken Topper
Ingredients
- Green onions - 2
- Dried cranberries - ¼ cup
- Honey mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Bacon bits - 1 tablespoon
- Creamy Caesar dressing - 3 tablespoons
- Romaine lettuce leaves - 2
- Rosemary and olive oil cracker - 36
- Chicken breast (cooked and chopped) - 1 cup
Procedure: Chop the onions finely and cut the lettuce leaves into 18 parts each. Add all the ingredients in a bowl, except, lettuce leaves and crackers. Refrigerate this mixture for at least one hour. After refrigeration just add the lettuce leaves and the mixture over the crackers and serve them.
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- Eggs - 10
- Mayonnaise - 1 cup
- Bacon (sliced) - 4
- Cheddar cheese (finely shredded) - 2 tablespoons
- Mustard - 1 tablespoon
Procedure: This recipe is quite time-consuming one but the combination of egg and bacon is just yummy. First keep the eggs in boiled water for 10-15 minutes. Remove them from hot water and cool the eggs under the running water. Cook the bacon in a skillet till it turns brown in color. You can also cook them in the microwave oven by wrapping them in paper towels for one minute per slice. Now, remove the hard part of the egg and cut them into half by cutting them through their length. Take out the egg yolks and place them into a separate bowl. Then, mash these egg yolks and mix them well with mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mustard and cooked bacon slices. Fill the empty spaces of egg halves with this mixture, refrigerate for a while and enjoy the taste.
Lemon Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- Butter - 1 cup
- Confectioners' sugar - 1 cup
- Lemonade mix (powdered) - 1 tablespoon
- Graham crackers crumbs - 1/4 cups
- Cream cheese (softened) - 8 ounces
Procedure: Add cream cheese, butter confectioners' sugar and lemonade mix into a medium-sized bowl and blend the mixture with an electric mixture. Refrigerate this mixture for 3 hours. Once the mixture is refrigerated completely, shape the mixture into small balls and roll them over crumbs of graham crackers. Serve them over crackers of your choice in decorative manner.
So, these were some appetizer ideas for you. I hope you will try these luscious recipes and serve them at the parties and functions organized by you.
