Quick Appetizers
published by PR Mace on Feb 2, 2009
Simple easy to make appetizers.
Appetizers are a tasty food that stimulates the appetite. They are commonly served at the beginning of a meal, but can be used for snacks at receptions, open houses, baby or bridal showers.
The following are some simple suggestions for quick and easy appetizers.
One of America’s most popular foods is salsa
It has quickly gained fame as the most eaten appetizer. Not only is salsa quite tasty, but it has little or no fat.
For an easy variation from basic salsa, mix with equal amounts of refried beans and top off with cheese. Heat in the microwave until the cheese is melted and serve hot.
A natural companion for any salsa is chips. Most potato and corn chips are fried so they contain high levels of fat. For a low-fat alternative try baked chips or pretzels. Usually, the salsa itself will make up for any flavor lost from using baked rather than fried chips.
Cut raw vegetables are another healthy appetizer
They can be decorative and colorful if arranged on a chip tray with a salad dressing dip. Remember most regular salad dressing are loaded with fat, so try the low-fat version. Low-fat sour cream can be mixed with ketchup and garlic powder for an easy quick vegetable dip.
A versatile staple to build the foundation of a quick, easy appetizer is cream cheese. Use reduced fat cream cheese for a lower fat option. Some of the following are excellent ways to top off your cream cheese appetizer: green pepper jelly, small shrimp with cocktail sauce, chopped pickles or pickle relish, a dash of Worcestershire sauce with chives or chopped chutney with a small amount of curry powder. These may be served with crackers, thin-sliced toast or chips.
If you have a sweet tooth try mixing softened cream cheese with ½ cup of sugar or splenda, add a small can of crushed drained pineapple. Arrange around a chip bowl and serve with graham crackers. The top may be garnished with cut strawberries or blueberries if desired.
Happy entertaining and may you all enjoy these quick and easy appetizers.
# 1 by Lee Altman
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 am #
Good article, Now I’m hungry
# 2 by Glynis Smy
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 am #
Thanks for this, I am entertaining soon and these will be ideal!
# 3 by Likha
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:35 pm #
Simple, easy to make and healthy… a refreshing alternative to roasted peanuts.
# 4 by Ruby Hawk
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:57 pm #
Those are splendid ideas. Easy and they taste good. My kind of thing.
# 5 by papaleng
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:03 pm #
great but simple recipe , guess I ‘ll have to order one from my wife.. Thanks for sharing it Pam.
# 6 by Yovita Siswati
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:17 am #
simple and healthy! I like this tips!
# 7 by nobert soloria bermosa
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:55 pm #
wow,i like it, i’ll try this on saturday,thanks for sharing this my friend
# 8 by CHAN LEE PENG
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:19 pm #
I’ll try on this recipe. Thanks for sharing anyway
# 9 by Loreta Dorington
February 4th, 2009 at 8:30 pm #
Yummy! Thanks.
# 10 by R.B. Parsley
February 5th, 2009 at 11:18 pm #
Pam,
You sure know how to make a guy hungry! I’m going to give this a try as well. It sounds really good!
Randy
# 11 by Moses Ingram
February 6th, 2009 at 5:37 pm #
Suddenly I’m getting hungry– great article.
# 12 by Daisy Peasblossom
February 9th, 2009 at 7:06 pm #
Ummmmm! I read this just after coming home from work. Now I’m starving! Yummy ideas.
# 13 by Ruby Hawk
March 9th, 2009 at 6:25 pm #
Just dropping to take another look. Still sounds great.
# 14 by swatilohani
May 28th, 2009 at 12:29 am #
great appetizers