Repost: Im in need of some GREAT appetizer recommendations!

cds58019 Posted: Dec 19, 2008 11:13 PM

Repost: Im in need of some GREAT appetizer recommendations!

So somehow DH and I got suckered in to hosting Christmas at our house this year. Being that there is going to be 13 people, I couldn't do a sit-down dinner because of lack of table space. So when I was talking with my aunt about what dishes to have, she half-jokingly/half-seriously suggested serving just all appetizers. And since it wasn't going to be a sit-down dinner anyway, I thought that it was a good idea.

So now......I am drawing a blank on ideas for appetizers! I could definitely use your recommendations for some fairly easy, can pretty much satisy everyone's appetites, and obviously delicious appetizers! Help!

grkbarbie Posted: Dec 19, 2008 11:25 PM

Re: Repost: Im in need of some GREAT appetizer recommendations!

FH and I have been hosting every holiday dinner ..and have been for the past 3 yrs (xmas ,thanksgiving,easter).

13 ppl is a lot.. BUT.. it shouldnt be difficult

i would just do a buffet style.. make a turkey(cut it up and put it in the aluminum dishes).. stuffing.. a ham...a tray of lasagna ..and a salad..

and have an assortment of veggies and crackers with diff cheese dips(allouette brand is great cuz u could leave it in the contianer it comes in) .. also get mini quiches or a party pack appetizer from the supermarket.. ppl will munch on those.. and drink their drinks..

by the time its ready for dinner.. ppl wont be STARVING.. and it will look like u made soooooo much food.

being that its your 1st yr hosting, I wouldnt do JUST appetizers.. afterall, it IS christmas DINNER.

oh and for dessert ice cream and cake..

and im sure ppl will be bringing stuff as well.

fm me for super easy recipes..

HTH and good luck

cds58019 Posted: Dec 19, 2008 11:34 PM

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Wow, thanks for all the suggestions! I thought I would be fine with this but now Im feeling a little overwhelmed! Thanks again for your help!

grkbarbie Posted: Dec 19, 2008 11:48 PM

Re: Repost: Im in need of some GREAT appetizer recommendations!

do NOT feel overwhelmed.. i mastered cooking holiday dinners in under an hour and a half ( not including cooking time) ham and turkey are soo easy..ham u dont do anything for.. BUT if u buy a plain ham..when its cooked.. take sliced pinapples and toothpicks.. and putthem all over the turkey.. its guna look supa flyyy

cds58019 Posted: Dec 19, 2008 11:53 PM

Re: Repost: Im in need of some GREAT appetizer recommendations!

Posted by grkbarbie

do NOT feel overwhelmed.. i mastered cooking holiday dinners in under an hour and a half ( not including cooking time) ham and turkey are soo easy..ham u dont do anything for.. BUT if u buy a plain ham..when its cooked.. take sliced pinapples and toothpicks.. and putthem all over the turkey.. its guna look supa flyyy

Umm...are you free on Christmas by any chance?? You have such great ideas!

grkbarbie Posted: Dec 20, 2008 12:18 AM

Re: Repost: Im in need of some GREAT appetizer recommendations!

lol im hosting again (shocker) lolol but i can help u step by step if u want..

sweetdoublenn Posted: Dec 20, 2008 02:30 PM

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Instead of doing apetizers why don't you do buffett style? You could make chicken parm, and get some cold salads to along with it. Also look into catering. Allot of restraunts do this!