Finger Food Ideas

The very first question that arises while planning a party is, what menu should be there at the party? The party food starts with serving of the finger foods or appetizers. Finger foods and appetizer recipes are one and the same, where we do not use cutlery to eat them, and hence the name. Finger foods are served as starters to welcome the guests at the function. Fruit and chip dips are some of the common finger foods served at parties. So, are you bored with the traditional finger foods? Then let us take a look at some unique finger food recipes that you can serve at your next party.

Finger Foods for Parties

Guests always enjoy eating their food with hands instead of using cutlery. Finger foods serve all these purposes, and hence make some of the best foods served at parties. Sandwiches, chips and salsa, fruit dips, egg salad, etc are some of the finger foods that can be served at parties. Many of these finger foods are easy and quick to prepare. Finger foods are usually served in large dishes and bowls in very attractive manner. They are very small in size and can be popped easily into the mouth. Given below are some party finger food recipes.

Avocado Salsa Dip

Ingredients

• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Mild salsa - 400 grams
• Corn chips (To serve)
• Ripe avocados - 2

Procedure: First cut the ripe avocados into half and then remove the seeds inside them. Scoop out the flesh of the avocados with the help of a spoon. Collect this in a small bowl and add lemon juice and salsa to it. Mash these ingredients such that some avocado chunks remain in the mixture. Now serve this mixture in small containers with corn chips, your party finger food is ready.

Cheese Spinach Finger Food

Ingredients

• Eggs - 2
• Milk - 1 cup
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Sifted flour - 1 cup
• Monterey jack cheese - 1 pack
• Frozen chopped spinach - 1 package (10 ounces)
• Baking powder - 1 tablespoon

Procedure: First cook and drain the frozen spinach as per the directions given on the package. Then put all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix them properly. Take a appropriate sized baking pan and grease it with some butter. The pour the mixture into the pan and bake it for 45 minutes at 350 degree Fahrenheit. Then let the mixture cool for 10 minutes and cut it into small square to serve.

Finger Foods for Babies

Introducing finger foods to babies is one of the most important steps in upbringing a child. They help in improving the motor skills of the child and make some of the best foods for starting self feeding. Finger foods for babies should be such that they provide a well-balanced nutrition and good taste. They should make the self feeding process enjoyable. Moreover should also take care that the finger food is safe and will not pose choking problem. Preparing finger foods for babies is very simple and requires very less ingredients. Fresh fruits and vegetables cut into small cubes make some of the healthy finger food ideas. Given below are some quick and easy baby finger foods.

Potato Cubes

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes - 2
• Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (grounded)

Procedure: First wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Then keep the cubes in a microwave container and cook them in the microwave for 5 to 7 minutes. Then sprinkle some grounded nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger over the sweet potato cubes.

Fruit Treat

Ingredients

• Banana (small) - Half
• Plain yogurt - 2 tablespoons
• Ripe peach - 1 or 2
• Baby oatmeal - 1 to 2 tablespoons

Procedure: Peel the peaches and cut them into small cubes. Then in a medium-sized bowl, mash the yogurt and banana until they blend well. Then put in the peach cubes into this mixture and stir the mixture well so that the cubes are well coated. Later roll these cubes into the oatmeal flakes and serve.

These were some easy finger food ideas for you. I hope you will try these recipes and serve them at your next party. Have a blast!