| Parties are not just about the food but there is no | | | | you can offer at least two or three different snacks |
| doubt that the food is a big factor in determining how | | | | for people to nibble on. |
| successful your party is. It is vital to plan your menu in | | | | Deciding What to Make |
| detail beforehand and buy everything you need. Leave | | | | Match the food to the occasion. For a Superbowl |
| yourself plenty of time and find some good make | | | | party you should offer hearty finger food. For a black |
| ahead appetizers recipes so you do not have to rush | | | | tie cocktail party, fancy canapes are the order of the |
| through everything at the last minute. | | | | day. It is best not to serve messy food if people will be |
| If you are having a small party, you might like to make | | | | standing up to eat or elegant canapes if you have |
| some gourmet seafood appetizers using lobster or | | | | company over to watch a ball game. |
| crab. If you are having a big party, you might prefer to | | | | Try to serve seasonal produce if you can. Ripe, juicy |
| use more economical ingredients. Making fresh crab | | | | salad vegetables can be used to make wonderful |
| appetizers for eight people is possible but if you are | | | | salad appetizers and canapes in the summer time. |
| catering for a hundred, it is going to be costly! This is | | | | Winter vegetables can make mouthwatering hot |
| the type of detail you should bear in mind when | | | | appetizers in the winter. Always use fresh ingredients |
| planning your appetizer recipes. | | | | where possible for the best results. |
| Keep the Selection Interesting | | | | Recipe for Easy Sweet Onion Canapes |
| Your appetizers should be as varied as possible and | | | | These easy party appetizers are suitable for any kind |
| this means hot and cold, chewy and soft, spicy and | | | | of party and they are so quick to make. If you do not |
| sweet, and foods of different colors. This is important | | | | have Vidalia onions, you can use any sweet variety. |
| if you are having a buffet-style party because the | | | | This is a very basic recipe but a flavorful one |
| table should have different foods on it so your guests | | | | nonetheless and round canapes are unusual. |
| can mix and match what they like. A wide selection of | | | | What you will need: |
| food is not necessarily vital but offering a few different | | | | - 12 slices white bread, cut into 2 inch rounds |
| things is important. | | | | - 12 tablespoons mayonnaise |
| Some people might not like meat, others might not be | | | | - 12 slices Vidalia onion, 2 inches across |
| keen on fish, and some people only want cold | | | | - Paprika, for sprinkling How to make them: |
| appetizers and so on. Providing something for | | | | Toast the bread rounds and top each one with a slice |
| everyone ensures your guests will be happy. Do not | | | | of onion. Add the mayonnaise and broil until it bubbles, |
| serve only sandwiches or only pastries or only chips | | | | then sprinkle some paprika over the top and serve |
| and dips unless that is the kind of party you are having. | | | | warm. You can double or triple this recipe if necessary. |
| Even if you are having a cocktail party without food, | | | | |