Anonymous
06/20/2023 15:51
Subject: Re:Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Ritz crackers, slab of cream cheese (or log of goat cheese) and hot pepper jelly
Tub of hummus, sliced cucumbers and baby carrots, pita chips
cheeses, pepperoni/salami, crackers, olives
I like many of the frozen apps at TJs but in this situation I would not bother.
Tub of hummus, sliced cucumbers and baby carrots, pita chips
cheeses, pepperoni/salami, crackers, olives
I like many of the frozen apps at TJs but in this situation I would not bother.
Anonymous
06/20/2023 15:43
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
A vote against the frozen offerings at Trader Joe's - I personally am disappointed every time I eat one of those little quiches or spanikopitas. I think you are much better served by fresh stuff like cheeses, olives, meats, etc. Agree w/ a PP that you can get a pre-made one at Wegman's if you don't want to put it together yourself.
Anonymous
06/20/2023 13:07
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Cava dips with toasted pita bread
Anonymous
06/20/2023 13:05
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Anonymous wrote:The little mozzarella balls in spices and oils from Costco. Out in a platter with cherry tomatoes. Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) come in cans as well. I also love cheese straws from TJs and aldi. Serve with some other crackers and stick a packet of Boursin cheese onto a board.
A variety of olives on a tray as well.
I do love cheese so all my apps are cheesy.
Yes! They also sell an olive, red pepper, artichoke appetizer thing that is great.
Anonymous
06/19/2023 22:27
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Sour cream and onion dip with ruffles, chips and guacamole/salsa, cut veggies, and a big cheese plate with crackers, dried fruit, grapes, and olives.
Anonymous
06/19/2023 22:19
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Frozen at trader Joe's I like
Mini quiches
Spanikopita
Gyoza
Samosas
Some of the flatbreads are good and you can slice them into appetizer sized pieces
In fridge:
Goat Gouda
Hummus and carrots and cucumbers
Mini quiches
Spanikopita
Gyoza
Samosas
Some of the flatbreads are good and you can slice them into appetizer sized pieces
In fridge:
Goat Gouda
Hummus and carrots and cucumbers
Anonymous
06/19/2023 19:33
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Similar to above - crackers with cheese and dips and spreads (look at trader Joe's for unique and inexpensive ones) . Olives. Fruit and veggies (grapes, sliced pear, berries). Dried fruit. I do nuts, but you can skip that. Chips and dip/salsa.
You can do some frozen hot apps too, but it's still extra effort and oven space.
You can do some frozen hot apps too, but it's still extra effort and oven space.
Anonymous
06/19/2023 18:37
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Chips and salsa
Anonymous
06/19/2023 14:24
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Anonymous wrote:I’m cooking a big family dinner in a few weeks. Some people are staying overnight, and others are arriving from out of town. So people will be gathering a few hours before the actual meal.
The meal itself is time-intensive, so I want to set out a few things that are store-bought or no-effort. My one food restriction: no peanuts or tree nuts due to some guests’ allergies. Thank you for suggestions!
For no effort - order from le pain quotidien catering. They deliver, it looks presentable and you can choose nut free options.
Anonymous
06/19/2023 14:12
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Pita chips, crackers, cheese, olives, and veggies with hummus, tzatziki, and ranch for dipping
Baguette and butter
salami and prosciutto
Grapes and melon
Baguette and butter
salami and prosciutto
Grapes and melon
Anonymous
06/19/2023 14:08
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Olives, peppers from the olive bar, flatbread crackers or cheese sticks, some cheese, maybe some sliced hard salami, and some grapes.
Anonymous
06/19/2023 14:06
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Trader Joe’s has a bunch of good options in the frozen section. I think I got some carmelised onion goat cheese mini tarts that were a big hit.
Anonymous
06/19/2023 13:57
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
Premade charcuterie platter from Wegmans
Anonymous
06/19/2023 13:22
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
The little mozzarella balls in spices and oils from Costco. Out in a platter with cherry tomatoes. Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) come in cans as well. I also love cheese straws from TJs and aldi. Serve with some other crackers and stick a packet of Boursin cheese onto a board.
A variety of olives on a tray as well.
I do love cheese so all my apps are cheesy.
A variety of olives on a tray as well.
I do love cheese so all my apps are cheesy.
Anonymous
06/19/2023 13:18
Subject: Favorite store-bought or no-effort appetizers
I’m cooking a big family dinner in a few weeks. Some people are staying overnight, and others are arriving from out of town. So people will be gathering a few hours before the actual meal.
The meal itself is time-intensive, so I want to set out a few things that are store-bought or no-effort. My one food restriction: no peanuts or tree nuts due to some guests’ allergies. Thank you for suggestions!
The meal itself is time-intensive, so I want to set out a few things that are store-bought or no-effort. My one food restriction: no peanuts or tree nuts due to some guests’ allergies. Thank you for suggestions!