Appetizers ... Are They A Snack Or A Meal?
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Hard to distinguish, taxy, probably a little bit of both. Also a time factor because yes, many appetizers take a bit effort. One would be OK but 3 (or more) didn't fly! 
I don't find store appetizers as good as homemade. Sometimes maybe prettier but either too salty, not spicy enough, too much breading, etc. But yes, certainly faster!
We didn't get far enough into the planning to see who would cook what, where, and all the other whatfors.
So it is still on my to-do list. Work out what can be done, frozen. day-before, fridge, morning of, then all cooked or just heated, etc.
I'm sure that those here who have done catering (or that style) for years could work it out in a minute or so. But like the Tin Man and now a Gingerbread "Greenhouse" with all the glass windows of sheet gelatin - I don't have a formula or lesson sheet to follow. All done from whatever I can glean from Dr. Google.
I don't find store appetizers as good as homemade. Sometimes maybe prettier but either too salty, not spicy enough, too much breading, etc. But yes,
certainly faster! We didn't get far enough into the planning to see who would cook what, where, and all the other whatfors.
So it is still on my to-do list. Work out what can be done, frozen. day-before, fridge, morning of, then all cooked or just heated, etc.
I'm sure that those here who have done catering (or that style) for years could work it out in a minute or so. But like the Tin Man and now a Gingerbread "Greenhouse" with all the glass windows of sheet gelatin - I don't have a formula or lesson sheet to follow. All done from whatever I can glean from Dr. Google.
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Agreed Larry and Ross!
DH and I do the same.
We discovered on our last long road trip that
it's better to order multiple small dishes,
or 2 appy,s a main and share ...
then there's no leftovers to deal with in a hotel room.
DH and I do the same.
We discovered on our last long road trip that
it's better to order multiple small dishes,
or 2 appy,s a main and share ...
then there's no leftovers to deal with in a hotel room.
larry_stewart
Master Chef
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that they're a snack too I always have pot stickers, spring rolls, mini knishes, pizza bites ... within arms reach if I need a quick fix, minimal prep snack.
I always have pot stickers, spring rolls, mini knishes, pizza bites ... within arms reach if I need a quick fix, minimal prep snack.
A couple of friends and I used to do the multi appies thing... but seeing as it has been close to 12/14 years since I've gone to a restaurant worthy of a comment ....
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
It's a Neighborhood Gal Pal's card game day
and I made this:
Crudités with "Everything But The Bagel Dip",
made with this:
I saw this on a YouTube Streaming program, thought
I'd give it a try since it was half off
(kinda spendy for an 8oz. tub of cream cheese $4.xx USD full pirce
)
and some of this:
since neither DH nor I cared for the Bread that I made this with:
I made up the dip last night to meld in the `fridge overnight,
but I did have to taste it to make sure that it was edible
DELICIOUS!!!
I made a second meal out of a small bowl of dip
and small Baby Carrots!
I'll be making another meal of this dip today for lunch
*Cook's note: I did not care for the Aged Cheddar Cream Cheese
on it's on on a cracker, but MAN! This combined with some
Sour Cream and seasonings is terrific!
and I made this:
Crudités with "Everything But The Bagel Dip",
made with this:
I saw this on a YouTube Streaming program, thought
I'd give it a try since it was half off
(kinda spendy for an 8oz. tub of cream cheese $4.xx USD full pirce
)and some of this:
since neither DH nor I cared for the Bread that I made this with:
I made up the dip last night to meld in the `fridge overnight,
but I did have to taste it to make sure that it was edible
DELICIOUS!!!
I made a second meal out of a small bowl of dip
and small Baby Carrots!
I'll be making another meal of this dip today for lunch
*Cook's note: I did not care for the Aged Cheddar Cream Cheese
on it's on on a cracker, but MAN! This combined with some
Sour Cream and seasonings is terrific!
larry_stewart
Master Chef
As a vegetarian, often times at weddings ( especially years ago when he main course for vegetarians was literally steamed vregetables). we would have to make a meal out of the cocktail Hour/ smorgasbord prior to the main meal. Honestly, I sill look forward to that part of the wedding. So much variety. Back I the day, I used to work for a photographer shooting weddings, bar mitzvahs ... Rarely were we given a meal to eat, but we were always welcome the cocktail hour to grab a Bite to eat.
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