NPR: Favorite New Year's Appetizer or snack

MrsAMB07 · December 2013

I'm at a loss for what to bring to a friend's party tomorrow night. There are kids and adults. Some of the adults are vegetarians and/or picky eaters. What would you be happy to see at a party? Since cocktails are out I was excited about all the yummy food, but now nothing sounds good.

jenn72178 · December 2013

I am a veg and I think a surefire hit at a lot of parties is taking a round of brie cheese, putting some apricot jam in the middle and wrapping it with crescent roll dough - bake it in the oven until its nice and brown and serve with crackers! That or pigs in a blanket for the kiddos!! GL!!

MNOpea · December 2013

Brie for sure. I love Brie.. Or cream cheese with pepper jelly and crackers. Yum.

kittenslove · December 2013

I would try Happy Herbivore (her site has a "kid friendly section") and 100 Days of Real Food. I get a lot of my recipes from the Happy Herbivore cookbook.

Also, you can never go wrong with a veggie platter. You can serve with both hummus and ranch. Or a fruit platter with fruit dip.

Also, layered taco dip with refried beans substituted for ground beef. I went to Party City and got small glasses, and made individual cups with chips on the top, pictured here (my glasses were smaller - enough for about 5 chips or so). It's a lot more work, but has a "wow" factor.

edited because I think my picture is broken?

PinkKEL9 · December 2013

I'm making pigs in a blanket. I think adults and kids would like those! Also plan on making a buffalo chicken dip.

MrsAMB07 · December 2013

Ugh, people already claimed the fruit, veggie tray, and hot dogs in a blanket. But keep the ideas coming!

MNOpea · December 2013

These are super yummy https://www.emilybites.com/2011/09/mini-spinach-dip-bread-bowls.html?m=1

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MrsAMB07 · December 2013

The brie and puff pastry sounds so good. Does it have to be baked there? Does it do okay sitting out for a while at the party?

tinyangel12 · December 2013

I love chili cheese dip and taco dip....I will be making both and thinking of making just one of each for myself My DH loves the shrimp cocktail dip with crackers and the buffalo chicken dip. we go all out for New Years...since it's the last holiday excuse for awhile to eat bad

nflan16 · December 2013

My go to appetizer is veggie pizza squares. They are always a hit. All you do is spread crescent roll dough on a pan and bake it (for however long it says on the package or until golden), then mix 1 packet of ranch dressing powder with 1 package of cream cheese and about 1/4 cup of mayo. I dont like it to taste too mayonnaisey so I don't add much. Spread on top, then add cut up red peppers, shredded carrots, and raw broccoli to each piece and cut into squares. Let it sit in the fridge before serving. Everyone always asks me for the recipe. It's so easy and so good

jenn72178 · December 2013

@MrsAMB07 https://allrecipes.com/recipe/brie-cheese-appetizer/ here's the recipe.. and honestly yes, it has to be baked to start *due to the raw puffed pastry/dough but even if it gets cold its still delish!!

MrsAMB07 · December 2013

jenn72178 said: @MrsAMB07 https://allrecipes.com/recipe/brie-cheese-appetizer/ here's the recipe.. and honestly yes, it has to be baked to start *due to the raw puffed pastry/dough but even if it gets cold its still delish!!

Haha, no I mean does it have to be baked there, like at the party or can I do it ahead of time at home? I'm just imagining it not being so hot and melty by the time I get there (about 15 min. away)

MNOpea · December 2013

Most of the time after you make baked Brie it's recommended to let it rest for 15-20 min so that would actually probably be perfect

kcartwright12 · December 2013

I love Pinterest for these kinds of things. I would say mini pizza's, mini monte cristo's, twice baked potatoes in little glasses, baked potato bar, mini grill cheeses and tomato soup, chili cheese fries, Jello salad or meatballs. All winners in my book.

Ooh, also deep fried pickles or bacon wrapped water chestnuts are amazing.

. Ok, now I am really hungry.

nunzchucks · December 2013

Another vote for the Brie pastry. Here's the one I use. It's ALWAYS a hit: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_brie/

babyt614 · December 2013

You can never go wrong with homemade salsa and/ or guacamole!

I also second the buffalo dip. As PP said, there are lots of recipes for that you can find for pinterest including veggie, vegan, and GF versions!

gmc222 · December 2013

I am making spinach and artichoke dip for the party we're going to. YUM!

PinkKEL9 · December 2013

These also sound super good: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/192528952794306413/

Susanrush13 · December 2013

I made this for a baby shower and it was a HUGE hit https://fakeginger.com/2010/11/10/jalapeno-popper-dip/

Ingredients don't sound appetizing but it came together really well.

ADalesa29 · December 2013

This mediterranean dip had been a big hit when I've taken it to parties - https://www.annies-eats.com/2012/03/12/layered-mediterranean-dip/

MrsAMB07 · December 2013

Thanks for all of the ideas! You're all getting me excited again to celebrate with food!

MNOpea · December 2013

This post is making me so hungry. I would like that jalapeño dip in my belly right this second..

kjohnson1002 · December 2013

we make "crack" dip..this is a huge hit.

2 packages cream cheese, slice and put in the bottom of a disposable tray.

cut up one large onion and sprinkle on top of cc.

2 cans of hormel vegetarian chili poured over onions

topped with 2 bags of mexican shredded cheese

bake on 350 until melty

stir all the goodness together..

eat until you can't!

GolfWidow001 · December 2013

I am going to bring a block of cream cheese and pour pepper jelly over it (made by Tobasco), and eat with crackers. It's sweet, a little spicy,delicious!

coco62014 · December 2013

I've made the brie right before I left for a party, but it's something that has to be eaten soon. It's all hot and melty and delicious, but once it starts to firm up again, not as appetizing. I slice mine down the middle and layer raspberry jam inside. yum

If you want to be fancy veg, dates stuffed with goat cheese

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MrsAMB07 · December 2013

@shannonliggett Does your mom bake the dip or do something to melt the cheeses, or mix it and leave it just like that at room temp? Sounds delicious!

Jennylou0604 · December 2013

I made this jalapeño popper dip for a get together a few weeks ago and it was a hit. I found the recipe on Pinterest.

Jennylou0604 · December 2013

Here's the recipe:
https://www.simply-gourmet.com/2012/08/183-jalapeno-popper-dip.html?m=1

Nancy1250 · December 2013

Pico de gallo

3 tomatoes

1/2 onion

1/2 cup cilantro leaves fresh

a few jalapeno slices cut in small small pieces

1 lime

5 tablespoons of extra v olive oil

salt pepper to taste

serves 3 people. Multiply for additional servings.

Super healthy and yummy.

chaysefaith · December 2013

I'm super late to the party here but I'm bringing little smokies, wrapped in bacon, covered in brown sugar, and baked. It's like crack, only totes ok for pregnancy.

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