Party Finger Foods

Organizing a party at home is more of a responsibility than a fun activity. You all would agree that in a party the host generally gets occupied and eventually gets tired with party preparations, foods, decorations, etc. and the guests are the ones who actually have a good time. Moreover, sometimes when we go to a party or family gathering, we get surprised and impressed seeing the variety of appetizers and finger foods offered to us, that too with the host also enjoying and having good time along with the guests. This keeps most of us wondering how others prepare so many delicious finger foods in a short span of time and still manage to look fresh and cheerful.

Basically, it is not only their efficiency but also some basic party finger foods ideas that cut down on their preparation time and give them enough time to relax and enjoy. Besides making early food preparations, one has to be smart enough to pick those party finger food recipes which are not only delectable but also easy to prepare. Like, veggies and dips, chicken fingers, nachos, finger sandwiches, meatballs, cheese, crackers, etc. are not only easy to prepare but are also always loved by everyone. Therefore, just like these following are some yummy and easy party finger foods recipes that can be prepared in less time and efforts.

Easy Party Finger Foods

Apple Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients

• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 red apples, cored and thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded Gouda or Brie cheese

Preparation

Spread about tbsp of mustard on one of the tortillas and top with green onion, apple slices and about cup of shredded cheese. Keep a second tortilla on top and like before, repeat all the ingredients and stack the quesadillas on a plate. In a frying pan, add some butter or margarine and as it melts, put one of the assembled quesadillas in. Cook for around 2 - 3 minutes or until the bottom becomes crisp. Flip and cook on other side and transfer the quesadillas from the pan to the serving plates and then cut in to quarters. Serve hot.

Cream Cheese Wontons
Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese softened
• 16 wonton wrappers
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• A jar of sweet-and-sour sauce, for dipping

Preparation

In a deep skillet, heat oil at high temperature and meanwhile, lay out as many wrappers as you want. Put a small dab of cream cheese in one corner of each wrapper, about inch from the edges. With your fingers, wet the two edges nearest to the cream cheese, fold the other half down and seal the edges, forming a triangle shape. Seal the edges tightly, but leave small gaps at the corners so that the triangles do not expand too much that they burst. Drop the won tons into hot oil and turn over when the edges turn brown and then cook for another minute or two. Place on paper towels to drain and then serve hot with sweet-and-sour sauce.

Ricotta Prosciutto Crostini
Ingredients

• cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, diced
• 4 oz shredded parmesan cheese
• 4 oz prosciutto, de parma
• 1 loaf crusty Italian bread
• 4 roma tomatoes
• 3 leaves basil
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat an oven to 375 F and meanwhile slice bread in to inch rounds on a diagonal. Slightly coat the bread with extra virgin olive oil. In a glass or plastic bowl, mix the zest of entire lemon, ricotta cheese, rosemary, parmesan cheese and of lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste and then spoon the ricotta mixture on to bread. Cut prosciutto into half and keep the prosciutto slices onto top of the ricotta mixture. Slice the roma tomatoes into small rounds and keep 1 slice of tomato on top of the crostini. Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and mixture is set. Before serving garnish with fresh basil leaves and slightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

These party finger foods for kids as well as for adults are a delight not only to make but to eat too. Although finger foods are served as snacks, when prepared in large quantity they can make up for a balanced meal. So next time, try these simple yet mouth-watering foods and be host with the most!