Party guests usually gather around food, so it plays a big role in party planning. Finger foods and snacks are the best way to prepare something quickly but also very tasty.
We have put together a few recipes and ideas that might help you. Plan your time and budget carefully and let your imagination run wild.
Mini pizza bites– These commercial treats are perfect for an informal dinner. They can be baked earlier in the day and reheated in the oven later.
Mini-Quichesare a nice thing. Prepare the quiches in small filo pastry shells and experiment with different flavors by adding ingredients such as bacon, chopped herbs and blue cheese.
Stuffed mushrooms –suitable for both casual parties and formal dinners. First bake the mushrooms briefly, then fill them and warm them up. Popular fillings include cream cheese, herbs and garlic or sausage, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Tipp:Lukewarm food should be left out for consumption for a maximum of two hours, otherwise germs and bacteria can quickly develop. It's best to serve small plates with appetizers that can be refilled afterwards.
Crostini –Use salsa or pesto sauce as a topping for diced cucumbers or tomatoes, or top the crostini with fig jam and sprinkle with blue cheese.
cheese platters –Choose an assortment of different cheeses: soft ones like Brie or Camembert and hard ones like Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Parmesan.
Cheese spread –They are served with either crackers or toast. You can place red pepper strips and salmon on top.
Meat and sausage products –Serve something unique that your guests wouldn't buy regularly, like a Serrano ham or prosciutto.
Meat lovers want it tooDiversity in party snacks, so you can try some ideas using fresh fruits and vegetables.
Apple or pear slices –Dip the fruit in lemon juice. This way you will slow down the process of oxidation and they will stay fresh for at least two hours.
Asparagus – Cook the asparagusuntil they become crispy-tender. Roll in prosciutto and decorate with balsamic reduction.
– Vegetable chips –made from beetroot, sweet potatoes, zucchini and other vegetables.
Finger food with cherry tomatoes –Make mini skewers of cherry tomatoes, salami and mozzarella balls.
Protein-rich food for party
Some guests may come to the party really hungry. With these ideas you can satisfy your hunger quickly.
Mini Hamburgers –Make traditional hamburgers with meatballs or chicken.
Shrimp –With a cocktail sauce or as an accent in a canapé.
Stuffed eggs –Surprise your guests with new variants such as avocado eggs or those with Greek yogurt. Garnish with chives or basil.
Match the dishes with a theme, for example, Mexican Fiesta, 60s or Chocolate Paradise. The Mexican fiesta includes dishes like mini quesadillas and guacamole dip. For a 60s party – stuffed eggs or sausages in dough. Chocolate lovers would definitely enjoy strawberries dipped in chocolate.
