Looking for something to bring to a party. App

Skor apple dip

In a pie plate or quiche dish...

spread spreadable cream cheese onto bottom of plate

spread caramel dip (for apples) on top of cream cheese

Then spinkle a broken up skor candy bar on top (freeze first and then beat with a wooden spoon to break in into small pieces)

Cut Granny Smith (the sour counter balances the sweetness of the caramel) into small wedges and soak in water with lemon juice and salt. When you are ready to serve or leave your house then take the apples out of the water (do not rinse) and arrange around edge of plate.


Very easy and everyone loves it. I usually put an extra bowl of apples on the side in case I run out or if someone just wants to eat the apples.

bump, I am in for that yummy sounding apple dip!

my go-to side dish for a party is a cheese tray with 3 cheese choices, crackers, almonds, green olives, strawberries and salami.

everyone like chips and salsa/queso or chips with black and corn dip.

asparagus rolls - http://everythingisbetterwithcheese.blogspot.com/2010/10/asparagus-rolls.html

a dessert app option is snickerdoodle salad - a tub of cool whip with a package of white chocolate pudding mixed in, 4 apples cut in small chunks and 4 snickers cut in small chunks. easy peasy.

Tortillas (you could even find green (spinach) and red (tomato) ones if it's a Christmas party.
Refried Beans
Cream Cheese
Cilantro, Chopped
Chili Powder

Combine the cream cheese with the chili powder. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the tortillas and then slather on the beans. Sprinkle on the cilantro and roll up the tortilla. Slice into about 1 inch circles.

Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Shredded Chicken breast
RF Blue cheese crumbles
Franks RedHot HOT wing sauce
Heat so that the blue cheese melts.
Celery sticks and pita points for dipping.
Easy-peasy

Prawn and stonefruit grilled skewers.

Marinate the prawns in your sauce of choice. I like to keep it simple with chilli, garlic and lime. Skewer prawns alternatively with 1/2 a stonefruit (eg peach).

Super easy, super tasty. And if it's a party, it's totally finger food!

Lots of good ideas in this thread!!

For a recent bachelorette party I made a Greek layered dip that was very popular. You could do it in a 9 X 13 but I used a 9 X 9 for the smallish gathering:

prepared hummus
cucumbers, sliced thin & then chopped
red bell pepper, chopped
red onion, diced
black olives
feta crumbles

The Pinterest pin I got it from included lots of fresh dill but I didn't because I am not crazy about dill.

I served it with warm pita triangles because I hate pita chips

Cheese stuffed cherry tomatoes... Always a hit! Lots of recipes online but I use feta and cream cheese mixed with bacon or tiny ham and chives... Yum! Use pastry bag or zip lock with corner cut off to fill tomatoes with cheese mixture, way easier than using a spoon

i just put this recipe on my blog today and i think it's really yummy. my favorite way to eat it was with a slice of fresh tomato, but my boyfriend enjoyed sundried tomatoes on his. something like balsamic or honey would be nice too, because the sweetness counters the saltiness of the feta. it's really easy to whip up in the food processor.

Whipped Feta with Herb Oil




Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8oz feta cheese
4oz mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a food processor combine fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend well and transfer to another container – I used a liquid measuring cup so it would be easier to pour out over the cheese later.
If you want your cheese spread to remain white, wipe out the residual oil and herbs from the food processor basin.
Add both cheeses to the food processor and blend until smooth. Once smooth add the heavy whipping cream and black pepper. Pulse until mixture is creamy and light.
In a serving bowl alternate adding the cheese and a drizzle of herb oil, ending with the herb oil on top. If desired top with toasted nuts.
Serve with crackers, crostini, chips, fresh veggies, or whatever else you like.

Bump to keep the recipes coming!

I like to bring (tried to include recipes to all suggestions):

Asparagus spears wrapped in pancetta (can quickly pop into the oven at the locale) http://www.fatsecret.com/recipes/pancetta-wrapped-asparagus-spears/Default.aspx

A side of smoked salmon sliced over a bed of lettuce and sprinkled with chives (bring along a side of bread rounds or rice crackers, some thinly sliced red onions, and some light sour cream or Greek Yoghurt mixed with Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning or a seasoning of your choice)... looks grand and everybody loves it. (no link because it is straightforward, just buy the salmon, and unpackage it, arranging the rectangle of presliced salmon over the greenery to look nice. I also slice it down the centre so that each slice can serve two people.

For winter gatherings, a pumpkin or veggie soup starter is always good as well; really cool if you serve it in shot glasses with an herb garnish. This one is cooked in the slow cooker, so you can prepare at home, then just plug in at the party. You might want to take some paper bowls and plastic spoons with you! http://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-pumpkin-soup/

Teriyaki or other hot wings (baked or grilled from scratch... not fried) are also a popular choice for those watching their weight or not. Here are five recipes from a bodybuilder's site... so you know they are high in protein and taste good! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/skinny-taco-dip.html Serve them with light sourcream mixed with Greek Yoghurt and some buffalo sauce mixed together as a dip... yum!

Grilled chicken kebabs are nice too... lots of protein, and again, a crowd-pleaser. Try a smaller version of these http://www.foodiecrush.com/2013/06/grilled-lemon-chicken-skewers/ .

The Mexican Seven Layer dip with chips ( one bag regular corn chips in one bowl, one bag baked corn chips in another) made with light creamed cheese as well as fat free refried beans is popular, too, and you can have a few scoops and get yummy fibre, protein and a bit of calcium too with heaps of flavour! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/skinny-taco-dip.html

I like to take healthier choices so that if everything else is fried or dripping in cheese, there is something I can eat without blowing my calorie budget on appetizers!

Lots of good ideas in this thread!!

For a recent bachelorette party I made a Greek layered dip that was very popular. You could do it in a 9 X 13 but I used a 9 X 9 for the smallish gathering:

prepared hummus
cucumbers, sliced thin & then chopped
red bell pepper, chopped
red onion, diced
black olives
feta crumbles

The Pinterest pin I got it from included lots of fresh dill but I didn't because I am not crazy about dill.

I served it with warm pita triangles because I hate pita chips

That sounds terrific... a layer of thick Greek yoghurt (possibly flavoured with spices) would also be good in this dip!

nice idea!! Thanks!

Great ideas!

In to add roasted aspargus spears wrapped with procuitto (sp).

Ham roll-up.

Take a rectangular slice of ham, lightly spread (soft) fat free cream cheese directly on the ham, roll up around a dill pickle spear. Cut to any desired length or leave whole.

Thanks for the ideas

these spicy meatballs are delicious. i make my own meatballs and usually sub a reduced sugar rasberry jam for the apple jam because i can't get apple jam this part of the country.


Ingredients:

3 to 4 dozen small meatballs, such as 2 packages Aidell's Chicken & Turkey Chipotle Meatballs
1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
2 poblano chile peppers, coarsely chopped, or Anaheim peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
dash garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder, optional

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a 3 to 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Makes 3 to 4 dozen meatball appetizers, or serve with rice for a family meal. This recipe can easily be doubled for a bigger crowd.