Anonymous wrote:Seekh kebab
Dhokla
Samosas
Pakodas
spiced mini semolina idli
Semolina puma

I order from my closest Indian resaurant that caters food. I order one Aluminum foil pan full and it is a hit. Cost is between $20 - $35.

Sounds fantastic. What restaurant?

Bacon wrapped dates

Anonymous wrote:If you can use the broiler for a few minutes, pitted dates stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon.

These are delicious even if they’re not fresh out of the oven.

What about a fruit salad? Or fruit with a dip, I do one with marshmallow fluff that always goes quickly. Breadsticks and marinara for dipping.

Grape leaves
Stuffed olives
A bright citrus fennel salad to balance all the rich food at holiday parties
That lentil bruschetta dip that everyone makes from trader joe’s

Seekh kebab
Dhokla
Samosas
Pakodas
spiced mini semolina idli
Semolina puma

I order from my closest Indian resaurant that caters food. I order one Aluminum foil pan full and it is a hit. Cost is between $20 - $35.

Muhammara - roasted red pepper/walnut dip.....SOOOO easy to make and delicious!!
https://www.loveandlemons.com/muhammara/#wprm-recipe-container-64864

Do they need to be finger foods? What about an arugula salad? W mushrooms, thyme, toasted pine nuts and shaved parm, or prosciutto Gorgonzola with fig-jam balsamic dressing?

I guess you could put either of these onto some store bought flatbread base, add some caramelized onion

If you can use the broiler for a few minutes, pitted dates stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon.

Samosas
Little empanadas
Mandoo

Stuffed mushrooms are always a hit. Crab filling is great, but I've also just done a bread stuffing ( sauteed stems, onions, garlic, thyme, parmesan). Can be made a day or so ahead and baked just before the event.

I'm also a fan of devilled eggs. You can make them swanky with fish roe, caviar, smoked salmon.

Basque pintxos always look so pretty on a platter. I like to make them with baguette, sliced hard boiled egg, a bit of roasted red pepper, and an anchovy on top. If your crowd won't like anchovy, you can always substitute some chorizo, prosciutto, or salami.

Potato skin bites

Ceviche

Shrimp with cilantro lime dip

Lil hot dogs in biscuits with fancy mustard (GP).

crab dip

I need to bring an appetizer to a party this weekend and I'm tired of my usual ideas (baked brie, spanikopita, charcuterie board). Anyone have suggestions/recipes?