Am arranging a romantic finger food buffet for two - nothing too elaborate. I've decided on champagne and strawberries, but what else can I buy to make this really good?
2006-10-08 21:18:57 · 22 answers · asked by Jackie 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
The fun part is in the shopping and if you follow a couple of very simple rules then your night will be fantastic. Get down to your local market and explore the food that they have on offer, think about what the food will feel and taste like and just use your imagination. When you look at it, what's the first thing that springs into your head? Ask for a sample to try, avoid strong flavours, unusual textures and heavy foods that will sit on your stomach, you'll want to feel comfortable later and you don't want to be popping off to brush your teeth at any point during your romantic encounter.
2006-10-09 00:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jurgen Von Dutch 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MAIN
Cheese
French Fries
Shrimp (Grilled)
Mozerella Sticks
Crackers & Cheese
Shrimp Cocktail
Popcorn
Chips
Seafood
Black Olives
Oysters
Caviar
Crackers
Nachos
Potato Skins
Chicken Wings
Tator Tots
Egg Rolls
Sausages
Tofu Cubes
Fish Sticks
Peanuts
Crab Cakes
Bite Size Quiches
Asparagus Spears
Chinese Chicken On A Stick
Corn On The Cob
Steak Tidbits
Deep Fried Prawns
FRUITS
Strawberries
Strawberries w/Whipped Cream
Strawberries Covered w/Chocolate
Champagne Soaked Strawberries
Grapes
Banana Slices
Watermelon Cubes
Kiwi Slices
Apple Slices
Cherries
SWEETS
Chocolates
Cheesecake
Hershey's Kisses
Jelly Beans
Marshmellows
Cookies
Peanut M&M's
Chocolate Covered Raisins
Chocolate Truffles
Cake
Bon Bons
2006-10-09 04:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by ravensremorse00 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think like several people here has said try some other exotic fruits like papaya, magoes, which has great colour, flavor and texture and dipping it in chocolate is never a bad thing.
If you want a more substantial meal, how about mediteranian tapas? Ham, olives, cheeses, prawns, feta cheese, herbs, brushetta, mozarella, tomato and basil pieces on a toothpick?
Remeber to include all the sences, smell, look, taste, feel, sound when you eat it, and you will be in for a winner.
2006-10-09 09:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by missshoppieshoppie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Belgium truffles, Wonton, King Prawns (without shells), mini marshmallows, sushi all spring to mind. Nigella Lawson has a great recipe for ribs in the valentines section of her feast book which was a hit when I did them. There is something very primitive about ripping meat from the bone with your teeth, its also very masculine so watch the testosterone rise!!
2006-10-09 10:34:23 · answer #4 · answered by esmequeenoftheworld 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a chocolate fondue. Serve strawberries, tiny pieces of angel food cake, biscotti, apples, bananas, kiwi, etc. Keep everything small.
Also, do a platter of cheeses, different grapes and crackers.
Create an atmosphere with candles and flowers.
2006-10-09 04:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by Vintage-Inspired 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are called either Angels or Devils on Horseback. Pitted prunes wrapped in bacon secured by a toothpick. Grilled until the bacon is just cooked. Delicious. Enjoy and good luck.
2006-10-09 07:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
invest in a mini fondue set usually 15 to 20 bucks. the chocolate and fruit is a great starter. you may not even make it to dinner with the chocolate thing. no champagne i have heard it makes some people really gassy.
2006-10-09 05:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by bossy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some sliced bread with a cheese selection would be good - and I'd switch champagne for regular white wine....champagne is overrated (in my opinion).
2006-10-09 04:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by niwriffej 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Raspberries are delicious and go well with strawberries. Bagel bites or pizza rolls are delicious, just make sure they are cool. Small croisants or sandwiches are good if you want to be full. Mmmmm...delicious.
2006-10-09 04:35:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Switch from Champagne as like someone else has said its very over rated.
Asparagus (if you like it) is excellent and quite provocative too!!
2006-10-09 04:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by heleneaustin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋