What is something healthy that I can take to a Tea Party?

Question

I am going to an end of the summer tea party with some friends before we head back to school. We are each supposed to bring an appetizer. I can't think of anything to take. If you have any recipes of something that is quick, easy, cheap, vegetarian and healthy leave the recipe here. Thanks so much

Answer 1

Ooo, sounds like a fun party :) Here's a couple recipes I think would work out really well

Tomato and Herb Bruschetta

1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread
4 large tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian Style Five Cheese Blend
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves

PREHEAT grill to medium heat. Cut bread into 24 slices; place on grate of grill.
GRILL 1 to 1-1/2 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
MEANWHILE, combine remaining ingredients. Spoon evenly onto toast slices just before serving.


Sundried Tomato and Garlic Dip

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

MIX all ingredients until well blended.
REFRIGERATE until ready to serve. Serve with NABISCO Crackers and cut-up vegetables, if desired.


Sweet Fruit Dip

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

BEAT cream cheese and cranberry sauce with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping; cover.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
SERVE with strawberries, red and green grapes, pineapple, kiwi or pears, cut into bite-sized pieces for dipping.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
3/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Light Mayonnaise
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
SPOON into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Serve with TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.

Stuffed Mushrooms

6 large button mushrooms (3-inch diameter)
3 BOCA Meatless Breakfast Links
1/3 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped green peppers
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Clean mushrooms. Remove stems; place in medium bowl. Set mushroom caps aside. Chop breakfast links. Add to mushroom stems along with the cheese, peppers and garlic; mix well.
FILL each mushroom cap with 1 heaping tablespoonful of the breakfast link mixture; press firmly into caps. Place mushrooms, filling-sides up, on baking sheet.
BAKE 10 min. or until mushrooms are tender and filling is lightly browned and heated through.

Mini Potato Bites

1-1/2 lb. new potatoes (about 15 potatoes)
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled * you can use veggie bacon*
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives

PLACE potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15 min. or until potatoes are tender.
MEANWHILE, mix cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan cheese; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
DRAIN potatoes. Cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half; cut small piece from bottom of each potato half so potato lies flat. Place on serving platter. Top each potato half with 1 tsp. of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with bacon and chives.

Answer 2

I don't know how healthy it is but it's fairly easy and inexpensive and is a great summer snack.

Combine a package of cream cheese with a small jar of chopped green chile (found in the Mexican section of your grocery store). Spread on a flour tortilla and roll it up. Slice into quarter inch pieces, making pinwheel shaped snacks.

Answer 3

Bread cut into bite-size squares, spread some lite mayo on it and top with a slice of cucumber, it's a little finger sandwich thingy, we have it at tea all the time.

Answer 4

Cream cheese and cucumber sanwhiches are always good appitizers. Just make them and cut them up into little triangles or other shapes. Keep them nice and chilled for the guests. Heres the recipe

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1944,145189-244204,00.html

Answer 5

make a bean dip.its oh so good and its easy.heres a recipe for one.

Mexican Bean Dip Recipe #29502
Refried beans layered with avocados and sour cream, topped with cheese, tomatoes, olives & onions. It's a great party dish & leftovers can be used as burrito filling. The prep time includes time for soaking the beans overnight.
3/4 cup dried beans
2 cups water
2/3 cup salsa
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package taco seasoning mix
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sliced black olives
jalapeno peppers (optional)
nacho chips

12 servings 1 "9x12 pan" Change size or US/metric
Change to: "9x12 pan" US Metric

14 hours 12 hrs prep

1.For Bean Dip, Soak beans overnight in cold water.
2.Drain, rinse and cover beans with 2 cups water.
3.Add a dash of salt and simmer beans until easily mashed.
4.Remove from heat (water should be cooked away),& purée with salsa.
5.Season to taste with garlic, salt, pepper and chili powder.
6.Spread bean dip in a 9x13-inch pan.
7.Mash the avocados with the lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
8.Spread avocado/lemon juice mixture over bean mixture.
9.Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix.
10.Spread over the avocado mixture.
11.Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of sour cream mixture, layer the tomatoes, black& green olives, and the green onions.
12.Sprinkle chopped jalapenos on top, if desired.
13.Serve with nacho chips.

Answer 6

Rosemary and Olive Oil Triscuts (sp?) with sliced cherry tomatoes on top of them and topped off with melted lowfat cheese. Yummy.

Answer 7

a fresh fruit tray can look very nice if you mix colors... I often bring a plate like this and it's always empty at the end

Answer 8

Bring fruit, it is easy,vegetarian, and sometimes cheap.

Answer 9

Jenny Craig's slim fast shakes.

Answer 10

whole wheat crackers...with a little cream cheese on them...and then a slice of cucumber on top....and a little dill to finish them off...you can even get low fat cream cheese...very tasty and very tea party