Finger foods for foodies

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would bring pigs in a blanket or deviled eggs and no I am not kidding - these are the first things to go at parties even among "foodies" who scarf them when they think nobody is watching.

Yep. Even when people are watching. Just sprinkle sesame seeds on the pigs in a blanket and bring a “fancy” mustard for dipping. If you go with deviled eggs, google fancy deviled eggs and you will see lots of topping options.

[Anonymous]

For deviled eggs, I use the tarragon mustard aioli from TJ and it’s perfect. You can tell people they are tarragon aoili deviled eggs and it will sound fancy. Top with lots of paprika.

I agree the humid cup with veggies would be appreciated too, and it’s easy. You can stick the veggies in upright and it looks like a castle turret.

Also made these once for a party and they were incredibly good:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/moroccan-beef-koftas-recipe-333841

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These are really good.
Chicken Rolled in Curry and Peanuts
8 boneless chicken breasts, poached, cooled and cut unto 1-inch cubes
4 cups dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Blend Sauce in food processor:
3 tablespoons mango chutney
1 and ½ cups of Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sherry or white vinegar
2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric

Assembly:
Dip a chicken piece in the sauce, then roll in chopped peanuts. Put on tray, and chill half hour before serving. Serve with toothpicks.

OP returning way too long after the event with an update. Before the party I learned one guest would be bringing pigs in a blanket (!) and another wasabi deviled eggs (!), so I made these and they were a hit! Lots of compliments, lots of empty toothpicks, and I saw several people go back for more.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! It was definitely a crowd of people who cook more frequently, and in magazine-worthy kitchens, and who are far more accustomed to the finer things than I. It was intimidating. It was so helpful to have suggestions and reassurances, and also to know that everyone — literally everyone — enjoys a good deviled egg, etc, so I can just relax.

Y’all are great. I’m going to return to this thread for the next event, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would bring pigs in a blanket or deviled eggs and no I am not kidding - these are the first things to go at parties even among "foodies" who scarf them when they think nobody is watching.

Deviled eggs are gone within seconds

+1 you can even make them "fancy" with whole grain mustard, smoked salmon, and fresh dill.

+2 - you can do many variations on Deviled eggs - fancy them up by topping them with balsalmic pearls.

[Anonymous]

Fresh fried cauliflower or onions or potato or mixed veggi pakoras. Can be eaten room temp or heated in an oven.

Serve with mint chutney mixed with ranch dressing as a dip.

Get it from any Indian restaurant, since most of them also cater our home parties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These are really good.
Chicken Rolled in Curry and Peanuts
8 boneless chicken breasts, poached, cooled and cut unto 1-inch cubes
4 cups dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Blend Sauce in food processor:
3 tablespoons mango chutney
1 and ½ cups of Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon sherry or white vinegar
2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric

Assembly:
Dip a chicken piece in the sauce, then roll in chopped peanuts. Put on tray, and chill half hour before serving. Serve with toothpicks.

OP returning way too long after the event with an update. Before the party I learned one guest would be bringing pigs in a blanket (!) and another wasabi deviled eggs (!), so I made these and they were a hit! Lots of compliments, lots of empty toothpicks, and I saw several people go back for more.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! It was definitely a crowd of people who cook more frequently, and in magazine-worthy kitchens, and who are far more accustomed to the finer things than I. It was intimidating. It was so helpful to have suggestions and reassurances, and also to know that everyone — literally everyone — enjoys a good deviled egg, etc, so I can just relax.

Y’all are great. I’m going to return to this thread for the next event, too.

Thanks for the update! That is NOT a dish I would have thought would be selected! Curry, Peanuts, Mayonnaise- they are all controversial! But I'm glad it was a hit!

[Anonymous]

Love it when OPs post an update, thanks!!!