Appetizer for Tomorrow

kann2559

DH's family reunion is tomorrow, and he just told me we need to bring an appetizer.  I always do desserts, so I don't really know what to bring.  The reunion is at a park with few plug-ins, so something that doesn't need to stay warm would be great.  DH's cousins always bring a taco dip, cheese dip with bread, and a cheese and sausage tray.

Any ideas?

TarHeels&Rebels

How about apples and celery with 6fsn's peanut butter dip?  I think this is it, but I'll let her say.

kann2559

I am allergic to nuts, but I could do a caramel dip instead, skip the celery though!  I always do really fancy desserts, so I'm worried they are going to be very disappointed with my appetizer!

TarHeels&Rebels

kann2559:

I always do really fancy desserts, so I'm worried they are going to be very disappointed with my appetizer!

I'm the same way.  For years my specialty was really elaborate desserts and when I deviated, the results were only so-so.  I learned to only choose recipes with 5 star ratings from my favorite sites (mainly myrecipes.com), but even then it's not totally fool-proof.

I mean, what are you really supposed to make that's a portable app besides a dip?  They can't be expecting gourmet.  I mean, if they are, I have an incredible recipe for fig preserves and goat cheese bruschetta

6fsn

I'm doing this cucumber salsa for our family reunion tomorrow.  It's really cheap, easy, and tasty! 

ETA: That is the peanut butter dip.

LittleLionC

I'm a big fan on "food on sticks" because they're easy to transport and look fancier than just a tray.

Some examples:

Rainbow Fruit Stick (raspberry, strawberry, pineapple, cantelope, honeydew, grape, blackberry - one of each in that order looks like a rainbow)

Greek Salad Stick (blocks of feta, small tomatoes, Kalmata olives, cucumber)

Antipasti Stick (tortellini, marinated mushrooms and olives, artichoke hearts)

kann2559

I like the "food on a stick" idea.  What about these?  Maybe trade the dried cranberries for dried cherries?  (And skip the nuts)  They look good.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Caramel-Apple-and-Brie-Skewers

Wine Enthusiast

kann2559:

I like the "food on a stick" idea.  What about these?  Maybe trade the dried cranberries for dried cherries?  (And skip the nuts)  They look good.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Caramel-Apple-and-Brie-Skewers

 That looks good, but I would also do a second option.  Either the greek one or a caprese one (tomato, fresh mozz, red onion, basil).

kann2559

I agree with the second option.  Looks like I will be making the apple skewers and the greek one. 

Thanks!

6fsn

Those apple skewers look awesome!  To keep the apples white toss in pineapple juice before skewering.

Arez16

kann2559:

I agree with the second option.  Looks like I will be making the apple skewers and the greek one. 

Thanks!

 Those both look like good choices. Food on a stick is always nice looking and you can really do anything. 

whineymom

I don't know if it's too late to give my suggestion since it's for today...I love bringing homemade hummus dip. The way I make it is without Tahini and it's lighter/more refreshing with crudites. It's always 100% gone when I bring it to get togethers or serve it at my home. Hummus recipe here I would like to say if you're known as the dessert girl, they know you're not going to bring some wow, gourmet dish. They prob just thought they'd give you a break from the "usual".

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