Just don't bring pasta salad. TOTALLY vulgar.

But seriously, what about a coucous or rice salad? or the dreaded pasta salad? or just a really great salad? potato salad?

http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/01/garlicky-party-bread-with-cheese-and-herbs/

I have seen variations of this recipe and have always wanted to try it.

Anonymous wrote:Bag mini meatballs in crock pot with jar of grape jelly and jar of chili sauce. You'd think people would get tired of it yet it's a hit and every party

Yes. We use sweet baby ray's BBQ and grape jelly, they always get gobbled up.

Stuff cherry tomatoes with piped seasoned cream cheese/dip and put on a pretty tray.

Bag mini meatballs in crock pot with jar of grape jelly and jar of chili sauce. You'd think people would get tired of it yet it's a hit and every party

Anonymous wrote:This:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tomato-and-mozzarella-bites/
You can buy everything at Trader Joe's or any store.

I do these a lot and cut the mozz balls in half to make it go a little farther.

Anonymous wrote:bag of pita chips and hummus

Um, hummus is dip.

This:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tomato-and-mozzarella-bites/
You can buy everything at Trader Joe's or any store.

This isn't too pricey but it takes a little work. The trick is going to a Hispanic market to buy the jalapeños--they usually have the smaller ones and better prices..

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/07/bacon-wrapped_j/

stuffed mushrooms - simple whole mushrooms, break out the stem, cook in the oven (face up) for 10 minutes or so, fill with little cubes of cheese, and cook for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. These are very popular and go fast.

bag of pita chips and hummus

Bruschetta

Some kind of cheddar/bacon/bread bites. Toast bread, spread mayonnaise on toast, sprinkle with bacon bits and top with shredded cheddar or gruyere cheese. Broil till melted and brown. Cut into square inch pieces.

Meatballs. White pizza cut into small pieces.

I need to bring an appetizer for a party this weekend. Dips are already covered so it needs to be something else. I need low cost ideas.