https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 01:45:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2667645 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:28:00 +0000 MaryM 2667645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This says it makes 10 servings, but I've been able to use the recipe over 3 or more events before. My family requests these cheeseballs. If you want them to be super easy, don't worry with rolling them in anything. They're delicious uncovered too. </p> <p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/312423/cheese-balls-three-ways" rel="nofollow">http://www.marthastewart.com/312423/cheese-balls-three-ways</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2667621 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:57:11 +0000 SweetiePie 2667621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buffalo chicken dip. I'm sure you could google easily for specifics. Basically it's cream cheese, ranch, blue cheese crumbles, chicken (and actually it's just as good without chicken) hot sauce. Serve with ritz or tortilla chips, celery and carrots. </p> <p>More complicated (actually quite a pain in the ass) but gets rave reviews are spinach balls. Frozen Spinach, stuffing mix, butter, Parmesan, chopped onions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2667614 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:51:01 +0000 lioneyes 2667614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>homemade pita chips, string cheese (takes a while to unstring, which is annoying), roasted peppers (you can do the jarred kind).<br /> or, stuffed hot pepper shooters (from the italian deli) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2667594 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:07:56 +0000 lilyann 2667594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Veggie pizza!</p> <p><a href="http://www.frugalcouponliving.com/veggie-pizza-with-crescent-rolls/" rel="nofollow">http://www.frugalcouponliving.com/veggie-pizza-with-crescent-rolls/</a></p> <p>I sub for whatever veggies sound good at the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2667592 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:03:14 +0000 GardenFloral 2667592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm actually really guilty of ordering crab dip from a local restaurant to take to parties.</p> <p>I actually just had an annual ornament exchange party last night with a group of girlfriends. Normally we do a dinner where the host cooks the filet tenderloin and everyone else brings apps and sides. This year we had THREE people all bring sausage dip (myself included!!!) It's super easy to make but also probably really common.</p> <p>Cranberry Brie Bites are also super simple and easy to make<br /> You basically take little puff pastries and fill with a cube of brie and top with a dollop of cranberry sauce and bake. That's it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665969 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:14:02 +0000 MrsB2012 2665969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Antojitos - people always love these. I usually serve with salsa and sour cream on the side<br /> <a href="http://www.jocooks.com/main-courses/vegeterian/antojitos/" rel="nofollow">http://www.jocooks.com/main-courses/vegeterian/antojitos/</a></p> <p>These are also super easy and tasty. I usually do half with cream cheese and half with mozza cheese. I also will do some without the jalapeno's as some people don't like the spice<br /> <a href="http://www.highheelsandgrills.com/jalapeno-cream-cheese-poppers/" rel="nofollow">http://www.highheelsandgrills.com/jalapeno-cream-cheese-poppers/</a></p> <p>Homemade Hummus is also usually a big hit. I get pitas, chop them into triangles then boil with topped with butter, parmesan, and a light spice, like montreal steak or something to serve on the side. It's best made a day before hand ( the hummus ) so that the flavours have time to blend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665853 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:53:49 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2665853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Layer dip with tortilla chips: blend a tub of sour cream and block of cream cheese with a bit of taco seasoning to taste, spread in bottom of a pan, top with salsa and shredded cheese, diced red and green peppers if you're feeling fancy. It is so addictive you literally can't stop eating it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665849 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:50:26 +0000 Littlebit7 2665849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Leek dip/spread. It is SO easy<br /> cut up about 6-7 leeks thinly (light green and white parts only. Make sure you rinse them really well)<br /> Add 1/2 stick butter to a pan. Cook leeks for about 20 min on medium, stirring occasionally, don't let them brown. Add salt and pepper.<br /> Serve with french bread rounds, crackers, pita chips..<br /> I eat that stuff straight up with a spoon.<br /> SO good and so easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665843 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:36:49 +0000 erinbaderin 2665843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Spinach dip. 1 pack frozen chopped spinach, 2 cups sour cream, 1 cup mayo, 1 pack Knorr's vegetable soup mix. Serve it in a hollowed out loaf of pumpernickel and it looks fancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665832 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:24:12 +0000 Ajsmommy 2665832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cowboy Caviar and scoops</p> <p>black beans<br /> corn<br /> can of diced tomatos<br /> little vinegar<br /> little oil<br /> little hot sauce<br /> cilantro<br /> some sliced green onion/scallion<br /> salt<br /> pepper</p> <p>YUM! Always a crowd pleaser </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665831 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:23:30 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2665831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>cheese stuffed dates, i usually blend cream cheese with goat cheese and honey and then stuff the date<br /> red pepper jelly served over a block of cream cheese with crackers<br /> spinach dip, (recipe found on the back of knorr's veggie soup/dip mix) with tortilla chips </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665830 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:23:18 +0000 MelisMc 2665830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These all sound SO good!!! I want to try them all. Thanks, everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665817 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:04:45 +0000 MediaNaranja 2665817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a few festive but easy go to recipes:</p> <p>-Cheese stuffed dates. I cut dates in half (get the pitted kind or you'll drive yourself nuts!) then stuff the opening with either goat cheese or the aluette herbed cream cheese. I will sometimes stick a walnut in there too. They always go fast!</p> <p>-Baked brie bites: cut store-bought puff pastry into small-ish rectangles (2"x3" or so) and put a cube of brie and a small dollop of jam in the center, seal it up, brush it with an egg wash and bake. People always think it's super fancy but it's really not hard at all. You could also use a mini-muffin pan to make these if you have one.</p> <p>Edit: thought of one more that is pretty easy--Crabbies! This recipe is similar to the one I use (though I use tinned crab meat instead): <a href="http://www.thismamaloves.com/easy-holiday-appetizer-recipe-crabbies/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thismamaloves.com/easy-holiday-appetizer-recipe-crabbies/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665813 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:01:18 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2665813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prosciutto roll ups! A bit of goat cheese, fig jam, and arugula tossed with lemon and olive oil all rolled in a slice of prosciutto. Easy to pop, low carb, gluten free, and has green veggies. They fly off the tray when I take them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665807 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:58:53 +0000 PawPrints 2665807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go-to if I don't feel like trying something new and/or I'm short on time is always spinach-artichoke dip. People inhale it. Super easy. (I do enjoy how it always gets comments about how it's healthy because there are vegetables - I always assume people don't want to know all the fattening dairy products in there.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665806 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:58:17 +0000 pwnstar 2665806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I have made a version of this with just the cream cheese, cocktail sauce, shrimp (small salad shrimp), and crackers. It's super tasty, works well cold or at room temp, and is a little fancy. Perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665798 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:53:10 +0000 kiddosc 2665798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make this crab dip. Looks fancy, super quick and easy. <a href="http://lovegrowswild.com/2014/12/crab-dip/" rel="nofollow">http://lovegrowswild.com/2014/12/crab-dip/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665797 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:51:43 +0000 looch 2665797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meredithNYC: yes I like those as well...I didn't even know I liked them until recently and they couldn't be easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665796 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:50:48 +0000 Smurfette 2665796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sausage cheese balls are super easy and always a hit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665795 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:49:56 +0000 meredithNYC 2665795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bacon wrapped dates are my favorite. Some people stuff the dates with additional items - like almonds or blue cheese - but I keep it simple and just stick to dates plus bacon. Super easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665794 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:49:51 +0000 looch 2665794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like stuff that you can take with one hand and put it right in your mouth. I like to make cheese puffs using choux paste and grated cheese. They are easy to make, transport easily and don't need to be warm or cold. They're also really impressive, people think they're really complicated but they aren't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665789 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:48:33 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 2665789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite easy one is feta red pepper dip: one canned drained red peppers, one block/tub of feta. Blend! I try to toast some pita instead of doing pita chips. But that takes more time.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665772 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:34:39 +0000 caterw 2665772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baked Brie! Wheel of Brie with a topping wrapped in puff pastry- takes like 3 minutes to put together and it looks so fancy. I like to put jelly, honey and pistachios, maple and pecans, or pepper jelly but you can really put anything you have around. I serve it with baguette slices or crackers. You can bake it at home and just warm it up or bake it wherever you take it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-go-to-party-appetizer#post-2665759 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:19:51 +0000 MelisMc 2665759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have several parties over the next two weeks where I need to bring an appetizer and I can't come up with any new ideas. What are your go-to (relatively easy) crowd-pleasing party appetizers? </p>