Party Appetizer Ideas

Savory, spicy or sweet, party appetizers are a great way of pleasing your guests and leading off the dining experience in style. So whether it is a formal cocktail party, your kid's birthday party or a fun beach party, this list of easy appetizers for parties is a complete range of culinary fare and unlimited opportunities that can be mixed and matched for every party occasion. Here is a look at some amazing recipes.

Party Appetizers That Go with Wine

A good wine appetizer can be the start of a great party. Although all that we think of when we say wine appetizers is cheese, but there are a range of delicious pairings with wine that can enhance the taste of the lovely red and white wines.

Toasts with Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 pack of toasts
• 1 package smoked salmon
• 1 small container cream cheese
• Capers
• 5 red onions sliced

Directions
On a serving tray lay the crackers and spread the cheese atop each one of them. Cut the salmon into thin slices and place them on the cracker. Press in a few capers on the cheese and top your toasts with slices of red onion. You can garnish it with herbs and fresh dill. Refrigerate this delicious wine tasting recipe for twenty minutes before serving it. In addition to this you can serve delicious cheddar cheese, cured olives, dried sausages and nuts and dried fruits as appetizers for a wine party.

Appetizers for Dinner Parties

Baked Ham Quesadilla with Cheese

Ingredients

• 5 large flour tortillas
• 9 oz thinly sliced ham
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
• Pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil

Directions
Spray some vegetable oil onto a cookie sheet and arrange two tortillas on it. Layer it evenly with half a cup of cheese. Place the sliced ham, the onions and the tomatoes atop the cheese. Now sprinkle some shredded cheese and pepper on the tortilla. Brush a little vegetable oil on the tacos and bake it at 425 degree Fahrenheit for around 12 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with mayonnaise.

Appetizers For Cocktail Parties

Delicious Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
• 2 cups yogurt
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat and add the shrimp and the herbes de Provence. Season it with freshly ground pepper and salt. Cook the shrimp by constantly stirring it, until it turns into delicate pink. Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, maple sauce, turmeric, basil and mustard, and add in salt and pepper to taste. Place this mixture in a dipping bowl and serve it with the sautéed shrimp on a platter.

Appetizer Ideas For a Kids' Party

Bread Pudding with Blueberries

Ingredients

• 7 slices French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Powdered sugar for garnish

Directions
In a large bowl whisk in the milk, egg and sugar. Add the bread cubes to the mix letting it soak in the liquid for around fifteen minutes. Add the blueberries and stir it. Spread the blueberry mix on the baking dish which has been sprayed on with a cooking spray. Place the pudding mix into a preheated oven of 350 degree Fahrenheit, and bake for 45 minutes till the pudding turns nice golden brown on top.

This list of simple-to-make, delicious party appetizer ideas are a surefire hit with all your party guests, and to top it all you do not have to sweat it out to get these appetizers for parties in place. In fact most of the recipes can be made a day in advance and heated just before baking or served plain cold.