Emergency Party Snacks
Posted: Friday, February 15, 2008
by Kim LaBarbera
Delightful Biteful
Did you ever find yourself in the position of having to play auto host/hostess? Well, I have and after a couple of years I have stockpiled a few quick fixes in my appetizer arsenal.
Cheese and Crackers *for a literal moments notice
I try to keep around some Brie, Sharp Cheddar and Smoked Jack. Three types of crackers are good (no Saltines or Ritz for this kind of thing).
2 large soft avocados, 4tbs. of mayonnaise, 2tbs. of lemon juice, tsp. of garlic salt, 1/2 tsp. of paprika and a couple of shakes from your salt shaker. Mix it up really well until it has a paste like texture. Buy a bag of corn chips for dipping.
Salmon Dip
1lb. of Smoked Salmon, 3tbs. of mayonnaise, half a fresh lemon, a dash of fresh dill and some ground peppercorn (season to taste), mix into a paste like texture. Seeded crackers are perfect with this dip.
If you are in a real pinch, don't forget the shrimp cocktail at the supermarket; you can also pick up a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery, some whipped butter, bread sticks and olives People will be more impressed than you think.
I also keep frozen desserts and coffee on hand. I try to keep a sugarless dessert around too. Most good desserts can be frozen for a few months.
I hope this helps when you are informed that people are stopping by in a few hours.
Bon A petit!
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