24 Şubat 2013 Pazar

Room Temperature Appetizers For Birthday Party

A birthday party calls for fun, celebration, cake and, of course, party food. Be it a kids’ or an adults party, along with the theme and decoration, the party food is also equally important. However, you need not always have to lay a three course meal or a formal buffet table when planning a party. A birthday party can be equally exciting even if you serve tasty appetizers or finger food. Here are ideas for a kids’ as well as adults party, along with some recipes for room temperature appetizers.Easy Appetizers for Birthday Party
Pepperoni Rolls
Toasted Ravioli
Spinach Arancini
Stuffed Mushrooms
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Jacket Potato
Grilled Scallops
Stuffed Eggs / Mushrooms / Oysters
Potato / Chicken Croquettes
Chicken Kebab / Tikka / Fingers
Beef / Chicken / Salmon Canape
Crab Cakes
Meatballs
Chicken / Shrimp Satay
Chicken Wings
Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
Vegetable Cutlets / Patties
Stuffed Calamari
Beef / Tuna Tartare
Hot Wings
Appetizer Ideas for Kids’ Birthday Parties
Mozzarella Sticks
Tarradls
Toasted Garlic Bread
Tomato Bruschetta
Fried Cheese Balls
Finger Sandwiches
Bread Topped with Tomatoes / Cheese / Olives
Pigs in a Blanket
Cheese Frittata
Deviled Eggs
Crescent Rolls
Fried Macaroni Balls
Cheddar Crackers
Egg Puffs
Cheese Celery
Corn Fritters
Cheese Wantons
Cheese and Beans Quesadillas
Tortilla Roll Ups
Mandarin Chicken Pieces
Appetizer Recipes
Most of these appetizers are easy to make and can be made in batches of 6-10 together. Therefore, even if you make them just before the party or during the party, they will not seem time-consuming. You can either serve a single appetizer or a combination, to let your guests have a choice. Now, along with the ideas, following are a couple of easy recipes for making these appetizers.Cheese SticksIngredients
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of softened butter
4 cups of Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
Method of Preparation
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, mix cheese and butter together. Now add flour and salt, and form a homogeneous mixture. Next, make a ball of the dough and roll it on a greased surface to form a ½ to 1 inch thick sheet. When the rolled sheet is ready, cut strips according to your desired thickness and length. Grease the baking sheet with some butter. Place the cheese sticks on the greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Take them out when golden brown and serve warm.Tuna CrostiniIngredients
1 baguette
6 ounces of drained water packed tuna
¼ cup drained capers
1 large minced shallot
3 tablespoons of fresh lemon oil
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley leaves
Black pepper to taste
1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
Method of Preparation
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F. Slice the baguette into slices of ½ inch. Place them on a greased baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes. Now, in a large bowl, mix tuna, capers, shallot, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil. Mix together to form a tuna salad. Put 1 teaspoon of tuna salad on each baguette slice (crostini) and sprinkle black pepper over it. Serve immediately!Salmon CakesIngredients
15 ounces of drained canned salmon
1 egg
1 small minced onion
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
½ cup of fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
3 tablespoons of olive oil
Method of Preparation
Mix salmon, onion, bread crumbs, egg, cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper in a bowl. Make patties with your hands according to desired shape and size. Dust them in the flour. Now heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in the oil until golden brown from both the sides. Let the patties drain on a paper towel. Serve warm.
I hope these ideas and recipes were helpful to you. So, try out these dishes, and your guests will never miss a single party at your place! Good luck!


Room Temperature Appetizers For Birthday Party

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