party food & appetizers

[Teresa]

You havin' a par-tay r what?!? If so, invite Uncle Timmy's mom and request her humus with the roasted pine nuts. Obviously, Punzy cannot partake. Let me know when and where and I can be there in less than 6 hours. ;-)

she does need to be on here posting that recipe! maybe I'll email and ask her for it.

 

[Sheila]

she does need to be on here posting that recipe! maybe I'll email and ask her for it.

Send along if you get it. Yum! ;-)

 

[iwishiwasthere]

Good recipes!! I love anything with lots of cheese. I was needing something different to take to a get together on Sunday.Thanks!!

 

[Teresa]

Send along if you get it. Yum! ;-)

I have put in our request. that hummus is awesome.

 

[Sheila]

I have put in our request. that hummus is awesome.

Wish I had some right now.

 

[Dia]

Layered Crab Dip
prep time: 15min

Ingredients & Directions:

1st Layer: Blend all & spread in dish - 12 oz. cream cheese, 1T Worcestershire Sauce, 2T Sour Cream, 1T lemon juice, 1 shallot grated, Dash of Garlic Salt

2nd Layer: Mix together & spread over 1st layer - 3/4 small bottle of cocktail sauce, horseradish & cracked black pepper to taste

3rd Layer: Spread over 2nd layer - At least 6 oz. of Drained Lump white crabmeat

Chill & Garnish. Serve with crackers.

This can be made ahead of time. Wait until right before you serve to add the chilled crabmeat.

 

[ameliaj]

Here's a variation on the tried & true Rotel dip.

2 8 oz packages of cream cheese (not low-fat!!)
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 pound sauage, browned (use the hot if you really like spicy stuff)

Melt the cream cheese, add Rotel and sausage. Serve with some sort of scoop chip (Fritos, Doritos, etc). You want to get maximum dip to chip ratio.

 

[klauricella]

Baked Parmesan and Garlic Dip

Ingredients
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped (won't hurt to add in one more onion!)
1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing, use Hellman's mayo for this)
1(8ounce )package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions
1 Set oven to 350 degrees.
2 Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3 In a bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic together until well combined and smooth.
4 Add in chopped onions and mix to combine, season with black pepper (if using).
5 transfer to the baking dish.
6 Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Serve with Ritz crackers or Fritos scoops

This receipe looks great and I just might be able to make it . I shouldn't be looking at this stuff on an empty stomach.

 

[Mermaid]

Tootsie, after my father becomes a Catholic on Easter, my parents are treating us to a feast at the Ritz Carlton in Naples. The chef e-mailed my mother the menu (I pasted it, not very well, but you get the gist). There are tons of ideas here! I promise I will sample everything and let you know what makes the best party food.




Chilled Seafood Display

Poached Gulf Shrimp, Lemon and Cocktail Sauce

Snow Crab Claws, Cognac Sauce​

Fresh Shucked Maine Oysters, Traditional Accompaniments​

Domestic Caviar with Brown Bread and Garniture​

Assorted Sushi Maki Rolls, Seaweed Salad​

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Mixed Salad Selections ​

*Classic Caesar with Traditional Condiments​

*Udon Noodle and Arugula Salad, Citrus Sesame Vinaigrette,​

Five spice roasted chicken​

*Mixed Garden Greens with Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes​

Candy Walnut, Dried Cranberries, Red Wine Vinaigrette ​

Composed Chilled Salad Presentations

*Spring Asparagus and Wild Watercress, Mimosa Dressing

*Vine Ripe Tomatoes and Jonah Crab Salad​

*Ambrosia Fruit Salad​

*Mediterranean Salad, Aged Sherry Vinaigrette​

*Kohlrabi and Cabbage Slaw, tart Cider Vinaigrette​

*Assorted Deviled Eggs​

*Creamed Root Celery and Hearts of Palm, ​

House Smoked Lake Superior Whitefish​

*Yukon Gold Potato salad with Italian meats, provolone​

and red wine vinaigrette​

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House Cured Salmon​

Smoked and Pastrami Varieties​

Traditional Garnish, Corn & Chive Bilini​

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Soups​

*Lamb Broth with Barley, Spring Vegetables​

Slow Roasted Lamb Sausage​

*Veloute of Seasonal Wild Mushrooms​

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Chef?s to Carve

*Herb Crusted Strip Loin, ​

Creamy Horseradish Sauce ​

*Sugar Glazed Ham, Bourbon Sauce​

Vanilla Spiked Roasted Pineapple​

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Action Stations​

*Rosemary Glazed Lamb Chops, ​

Ragout of Potato, Spring Onion, Malt Vinegar and Grain Mustard​

*Wok Steamed Atlantic Salmon, Tea Leaf Steamed Vegetables​

Lemongrass Butter Sauce​

*Gulf Coast Shrimp Paella with House Made Chorizo,​

Saffron Rice​

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Vegetable Station

Harvest Blended Rice​

Assorted Roasted Root Vegetables​

Green Beans and Honey Glazed Carrots​

Butter Milk Whipped Mashed Potatoes ​

Creamed Spinach


Grand Dessert Buffet

Pastry Chef Selection of Pastries​

Ice Cream and Cookies

Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream

Assorted Sundae Toppings and Sauces​

Assortment of Ritz-Carlton House-made cookies

International & Domestic Cheese
*Featuring a Grande selection of fine artesian cheeses,
Candied Fruits and Pickles
*Gourmet Artesian Bread Selection
Variety of House made Conserves, Jams and Whipped Spreads

 

[Teresa]

Here's a variation on the tried & true Rotel dip.

2 8 oz packages of cream cheese (not low-fat!!)
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 pound sauage, browned (use the hot if you really like spicy stuff)

Melt the cream cheese, add Rotel and sausage. Serve with some sort of scoop chip (Fritos, Doritos, etc). You want to get maximum dip to chip ratio.

you forgot to add: secretly swipe dip from your hostess, put the entire bowl in your big ass purse and haul it home so you can eat it all yourself. this is so good. my bil makes it every time we get together and you can bet its always a hit.

and MERMY! that menu is so beautiful. what a feast you shall have as you celebrate your dad. I hope you take some pix of your Dad on his happy day. and of course your report due to the board.