Need Help Having a Small Get Together?

Question

I don't know what kind of appitizers to have. It's a 50th BDay nothing big just a couple of people for dinner what is a good idea to have besides cake?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

50th is a big corner stone in ones life,make it elegant and easy.

Brushetta with olive oil on toasted French bread,rub with fresh garlic,top with chopped tomatoes,marinated artichokes and basil ribbons.

Stuffed mushrooms with sausage,bread crumbs and sage.

Griled sausages,a good variety,on skewers with tomatoes,pineapple and red and yellow peppers.Prettty colors,and they go great with all of the rest,enjoy,D.

Answer 2

shrimp ring

veggie tray

salsa n chips

nuts

cheese platter

bruchetta

Answer 3

You can wrap a Brie in frozen (thawed) puff pastry and bake it;  serve wtih crackers ...... There's a great Spinach Dip recipe on the box of Knorr vegetable soup;  put it into a hollowed out sourdough round, replace the top, wrap in foil & refrigerate overnight;  serve with sliced French bread .....  Fruit kebobs stuck into a whole fresh pineapple  ....veggie/dip platter, but use some unusual vegetables too (sliced jicama, orange & yellow bell peppers, snow peas, green beans, radish roses)

Answer 4

hay...here's an idea. i made pigs in a blanket. very fast and yummy. buy some mini smoked sausages and a can of those bake yourself crossants. cook the sausages for about 8 minutes and cut the crossants in little triangles. wrap them and bake in the oven until golden brown. Mmmmm...

Answer 5

veggies and dip is a classic.

Or there is a spinach dip that is fantastic.

You need somethings that are low maintance and won't take forever to prepare or cook, since you already have a dinner to make as well.

I usually use google... its a fantastic tool!!

Hope this helps!!

Answer 6

A fresh fruit tray with fruit dip...made with marshmellow cream, strawberry jello (dry), cream cheese, cool whip and vanilla flavoring.

Answer 7

Cheese/Salami/Cracker plate

Fruit Plate

Foccacia Bread brushed with herbs and olive oil

Answer 8

prawn and vegetable tempura should be good with cake

Answer 9

When I want something easy and elegant I just put out a cheese plate with a lot of pretty fruit. But you say you're having dinner, so I'm confused... is it dinner, appetizers, cake, or all three? Other ideas - twist and bake puff pastry strips for easy bread sticks (sprinkle before twisting with parm and herbs),  wrap scallops in bacon and broil for 3 minutes (easy easy), or hit a good Italian deli and set out a pretty antipasti platter.