what are some cold, inexpensive and easy appetizers for pot luck birthday party for adults?
Tracy G asked:
going to a pot luck bday party and need cold, inexpensive and easy appetizers.
going to a pot luck bday party and need cold, inexpensive and easy appetizers.
no hot food.
there will be about 40 adults.
want something different for a change b/c we have these parties once a month and the same food shows up.
we already have the following which is boring to me but i can’t tell people not to bring it:
spinach dip
salsa & chips
hummus & veggies
cheese & crackers
fruit & dip
shrimp cocktail
7 layer dip & chips
diet soda cake (i’m making that)
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Tags: Chips, Cold Appetizers, Diet Soda
April 28th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
How about a platter of sliced deli meats & cheeses and another platter of dinner rolls or whatever bread you like so your guests can make little sandwiches for themselves.
Just dont forget to put out some mayo and mustard or other condiments and toppings that you think might be needed.
April 30th, 2006 at 10:00 am
Baby carrots and Ranch dressing.
May 2nd, 2006 at 8:17 am
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
People love ‘em.
Don’t get nervous about the rice wrappers- you can get them in any grocery store and they’re easy to work with.
You need to make these the day of the party, they don’t hold up well second day. Have fun!!
May 3rd, 2006 at 6:50 pm
nachos and salsa
you won’t have to worry about it becoming harmful to eat.
May 7th, 2006 at 1:03 am
The old Texas standard: Rotel Dip with chips, pretzels and tortilla pieces but here is a new twist
1 Can Rotel tomatoes traditional style
1 large box of Velveeta
1 or more pound loose Jimmy Dean Spicey sausage
1 finely chopped onion
1 Can refried beans
1 cup or so prepared Guacamole
Saute the sausage and onion in a frying pan until browned.
In a glass bowl cube the Velveeta and pour the Rotel tomatoes over - cover and melt slowing in the microwave - turning as the cheese melts and stirring. When the meat and onions are browned drain the fat and stir into the cheese mixture.
Swirl the beans and quacamole losely into the cheese, cover and serve at room temperature. This is very colorful and everyone love it - there will be no leftovers.
May 10th, 2006 at 12:12 am
Salsa Roll-Ups
mix cream cheese with your fav salsa, spread on a large flour tortilla, roll tightly, and slice. You can add chopped black olives, peppers, almost anything. Make sure to drain any ingredients.
May 12th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
Devilled eggs are good too
May 14th, 2006 at 11:57 pm
Guacamole
Here is an easy and delicious recipe for guacamole.
Ripe Avocados - you need about 12 to 15 small ones for the size crowd you have. You can do with fewer avocados, if necessary.
When you cut them open, take out any brown spots, if any.
In a large bowl Mash up cut open avocados, pits and skin removed. Just scoop the avocado fruit out of their skin.
Add in fresh medium or hot salsa.
This is located in the regrigerated section of the market, avoid the bottled stuff.
Mash up, add small amount of salt and one or two ripe tomatos diced very small.
Add juic of Half a lemon
Mix well.
OPTIONAL:
Half a grated onion is optional as is two or three cloves of crushed garlic.
Serve with chips and or crackers.
DELICIOUS. Have a great party.
Good Luck.
May 15th, 2006 at 1:12 am
Smoked Salmon dip made with canned salmon. Easy & inexpensive.
1 can (16oz) salmon
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Drain and flake salmon removing skin and bones. Combine salmon with next six ingredients. Mix thoroughly and chill several hours. Combine pecans and parsley. Shape salmon mixture into 8×2-inch logs and roll in nut mixture.
Serve with crackers
CHEESE & BEEF ROLL-UPS
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
5 (8-inch) flour tortillas
25 to 30 spinach leaves, stems removed
10 thin slices deli Italian roast beef
8 ounces (2 cups) American Cheese, shredded
Beat cream cheese and horseradish in small bowl on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth.
Spread about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly on 1 tortilla. Arrange 5 or 6 spinach leaves over cream cheese. Place 2 slices roast beef over spinach. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup cheese over roast beef. Roll tortilla up tightly; wrap with plastic food wrap. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
To serve, cut each tortilla into 1-inch slices.
May 16th, 2006 at 12:59 am
Roll-ups–you need flour tortillas, salsa, creme cheese, deli turkey, shredded cheese–just blend creme cheese and salsa and spread on flour tortillas layered with deli turkey and shredded cheese–simply roll them and place in cellophane to keep together–chill rolls in fridge until ready for use–slice rolls into small rounds and place on tray with dipping sauces of choice ( guac, sour cream, etc…) very easy! Big fave with my family!
May 19th, 2006 at 6:44 am
Marinated Tuna
say 4 large cans of tuna in water open and drain then
grab tuna and squeeze the extra liquid out
*****don’t squeese hand full of tuna on top of the tuna*****
6 oz of kalamata olives chopped
1 medium RED ONION diced *** not a white or Spanish RED****
4 oz of banana peppers chopped
1 oz diced garlic
3 oz chopped roasted red peppers
4 large basil leaves **** Roll all together real tight then slice
4 oz EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
where do you get EVOO from…. ugly olives
place in a large bowl mix every thing together
place in refer for about three or four hour just to get cold
get some pita bread cut into eights place on platter and drive to the party and have a good time
May 20th, 2006 at 3:23 pm
ham rollups you dont see often
take thin sliced ham,,, like the packaged lunch meat type, spread each slice with softened cream cheese, cut each slice lengthwise into 4/5 strips,,,, place stuffed olive on end/cream cheese side, roll up and secure with toothpick,
the little minature eggrolls from the grocery store are great,,,,, they keep for a few hours unrefrigerated, and are as good cool as hot
May 22nd, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Just had these at a party and hadn’t seen them before…Salami Pops… take a slim breadstick, spread cream cheese on the small salami slice wrap around the end of the bread stick, voila, salami pop. You could flavor the cream cheese with basil or dill. Tasty, easy and different.
May 24th, 2006 at 10:19 pm
This is super easy, tastes great, and looks really appealing! Its also a great make-ahead. ( in fact it works best if made a day ahead)
You’ll need some sliced ham-thin but not paper thin, a jar of pickled asparagus or pickled green beans, and some soft spreadable cream cheese.
Spread some cream cheese on each slice of ham almost to the edge. Lay an asparagus spear or bean on top of the cream cheese ( if necessary trim and add some extra, you need the asparagus or bean to extend right to the edges) Roll the ham up nice and tight, like a jelly roll, wrap in foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Just before the party slice into pinwheels about 3/4 inch thick and arrange on a nice platter, cut side up. When you’re cutting the rolls up you will need to trim a little off the edges or they won’t look quite as nice. ( I always eat the little scraps- they still taste good!)
May 27th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
I WIN!!! I know I am gonna win this one! My idea is…*drum roll* Cool Veggie Pizza!
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May 30th, 2006 at 11:15 pm
Spread soft cream cheese that is onion-chive flavored on tortillas. Cover that with very thin slices of hard salami, then carefully roll up, wrap, and chill. In 2 hours, slice about one inch thick & arrange on a platter.
Everyone will love them!
June 2nd, 2006 at 6:23 am
COLD CUT APPETIZERS
2 slices ham, cut lengthwise into 3 strips
2 bologna slices, cut in 3 strips
3 pepperoni strips, cut in half lengthwise
2 slice American cheese, cut into 4 strips
Start with ham. Make a tight roll. Roll the bologna strip around the ham, and so on. Save the pepperoni for last. Pierce with a toothpick to hold the roll together. Serve to the kids as an appetizer instead of lunch. Or, in lieu of a sandwich in the school lunch for those kids who don’t like sandwiches because of the bread. Just drop them in a baggie. They can be made with any combination of cold cuts.
June 3rd, 2006 at 8:08 pm
Ham & Cheese wraps;
Flour tortillas
Sliced deli ham
Cheese (any kind you like)
Mayonnaise or Miracle whip
Lettuce (if you like)
Spread mayo on the tortillas, add the other ingredients, roll them up, cut in half. Simple, and enjoy.
June 4th, 2006 at 5:29 pm
Platter from Port of Subs, I know yousaid not Inexpensive but
I thought I throw this in anyways it’s an all meat/cheese,olives
of both kinds(black,green),yellow peppers platter. Price range
from 10-15 people $35.00 small, 15-20 people $45.00 medium,
20-25people $57.00 large.
Well check it out at your nearest Port of Subs if it something that
interest you. remember you don’t have to purchase the most
expensive one. Everybody their will be taking something there
so it doesn’t matter if it was enough. there will be plenty of other
foods to choose from. Have Fun..
June 8th, 2006 at 5:26 am
I make this for various occasions and it is ALWAYS a hit.
Tortilla roll-ups
flour tortillas
2 8oz. pkgs cream cheese, softened
2 t sour cream
2 t mayonnaise
1 small can chopped black olives
2 T salsa
2 pkgs. thin sliced pastrami, chopped into small pieces.
Mix everything together and spread on tortillas. Roll tortillas up, slice and serve.
If you aren’t going to serve these immediately after making them, don’t cut into slices- place the filled rolled-up tortillas in large zip bags in a single layer and cover with barely damp paper towels
June 8th, 2006 at 6:37 am
Deviled eggs are always one of the first empty trays. And they are inexpensive and easy to make.
June 9th, 2006 at 11:36 pm
Make your own california rolls. Very inexpensive.
June 10th, 2006 at 6:05 am
make your own cold smores
Graham crackers, Fluff, chocolate syrup
peanut butter and veggies
June 11th, 2006 at 9:20 pm
fruit bowl, watermelon, cantalope, grapes ,kiwi
stuffed eggs
cherry tomatoes,cucumbers in italian dressing
macroni salad
coleslaw
meat balls
June 12th, 2006 at 12:45 am
BLT Canape
Ingredient List:
3 English Seedless Cucumbers (regular cucumbers will not work)
Lettuce - thinly shredded or finely chopped
Cherry Tomotoes - thinly sliced
1/2 lb. Bacon - cooked and crumbled
Mayo
Ranch Dressing
- Mix about 1/4 of a cup each of the mayo and ranch dressing, stir in bacon and set aside.
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/2 inch slices and scoop out middle but not all the way through to leave a cup. Turn upside down on paper towels to let some of the moisture seep out.
- Slice the tomatoes, you will need one slice for each cucumber.
- Shred or finely chop the lettuce.
- Assemble: take the cucumber and add some lettuce, a little spoonful of the mayo/ranch/bacon mixture and then top with a tomato slice. Enjoy!!!
June 12th, 2006 at 7:47 am
Those things don’t sound boring to me at all. They are popular because they are tasty!
Cucumber & onion salad
Bruchetta
Guacamole
Cranberry & orange relish
bean dip
June 13th, 2006 at 2:04 pm
Although I love to cook, with 3 teenagers, it’s hard to find the time I spend enough time in the kitchen making the dinner.
Save yourself some time.Try appetizerstogo.com. I always use them for thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years parties. I used them for my wedding as well.
They have been featured on the NBC Today Show,and in Newsweek Magazine, which is where I found them.
They offer elegant, award winning, gourmet appetizers shipped (free!) right to your door, and they have over 100 appetizers to choose from. I’m a good cook, but not as good as these appetizers.
You just bake, serve, and impress!
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