Best appetizer recipe for a card game?

Question

I have a card game every two weeks and I always make some appetizers. I like to make something different every time and I am running out of ideas. Thanks!

Answer 1

I am having a poker party in a few weeks and I am making "build your own taco bowls." I'll have a bowl of crushed corn chips, a crockpot with taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream, cheese and black olives. That way it's not messy on peoples hands during the game. Good luck that night :)

Answer 2

i think the pinwheels are a good idea. you could also try this.... with the spam make a meatloaf. add breadcrumbs, an egg, spices, lime, milk, the spinach(chopped), onions, garlic, and some finely chopped thai peppers(or cayenne peppers, yum) seeded. make them into little patties. you can choose how big the patties are, but they should be an inch thick no matter what for them to taste best. on a skillet warm up some olive oil and butter. while that is warming up whip an egg or two and crush up some wheaties(the cereal). dip each patty in the egg and then in the crushed wheaties. then proceed to cook each on the skillet. then make a creamy sauce for them with the cream cheese. im not sure whats going to taste good with this, so you may have to experiment. if it were me i would let the cream cheese get to room temperature and then mix it with mayo. about half and half. then add some lemon and some spices. i would say either cilantro or thyme and some garlic. next you can either make some cracker/crouton things or buy them. just make sure that you make the patties the correct size to correspond with the cracker/crouton size that you choose. if you do want to make some then get a loaf of bread and cut circles out to fit the patty size you chose. then dip them in some garlic, olive oil, butter, ect and put them in the oven until the get browned. now to put it together. slice some apple up really thin. then stack it cracker, cream sauce, apple, meatloaf. i have no clue if this will be good, this is just what i would. it sounds interesting and its pretty creative. i think it will taste good, but you never know, i would try it out once or twice if you do decide to try this.

Answer 3

Paula(as in Paula Dean!)had a recipe I tried that; every man I know loves..a little putzy.. but good..take club crackers (not low fat..low sodium maybe..)sprinkle shredded(not the canned stuff)Parmesan on each and wrap the whole thing w/ half of a bacon slice..bake at 300 for about an hour(your going to want to do this on a broiler pan so the grease has somewhere to go) when the bacon is browned and looks done they are done-put on paper towels to cool-another tip is to try to wrap the cracker as completely as you can so you don't over-brown the cracker..I also sprinkled them with black pepper before baking..they sound super simple but they really are good..and bacon wrapped anything is always a winner

Answer 4

Bean dip is always good. I mix refried beans with a red sauce (taco seasoning is good, too) and layer the bottom of a 1 or 2 inch deep tray. I then add a layer of sour cream. I cover the sour cream with a layer of taco or nacho cheese, finely diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and black olives. Dip your favorite tortilla chips in this. It's always a hit plus it's super easy to make.

You can make a hot version of this, too. My ex sis-in-law used to make a fabulous venison and refried bean dip. You do almost everything the same as above except you add a layer of venison (or mix venison with the beans). Don't add the tomatoes, lettuce, or olives - those can be put on the side and added to individual servings, if desired. Bake the mixture until the cheese is melted. Yum! Serve with chips.

Answer 5

Make a cheese dip with:
1 1lb roll Jimmy Dean Sausage or Owens Hot Sausage
1 large block Velveeta Cheese
1 can Rotel tomatoes
Brown sausage in frying pan.
While sausage is browning, melt cheese with a little milk in microwave until smooth. Add tomatoes and stir.
Drain grease from sausage and add to cheese and tomatoes. Stir to mix. Serve with potato, corn and tortilla chips and apple slices.
You can make this dip hot or mild, whichever you prefer.

Answer 6

"Hidden Valley Pinwheels" - 3 dozen

1 (1 oz.) packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing Mix
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese; softened
2 green onions (scallions); minced
4 (12") flour tortillas
1 (4 oz.) jar pimento
1 (4 oz.) can green chiles
1 (2.25 oz.) can sliced black olives

Mix first 3 ingredients; spread on tortillas. Drain vegetables and blot dry on paper towels. Sprinkle equal amounts of vegetables on top of cream cheese; roll tortillas tightly. Chill at least 2 hours. Cut rolls into 1" pieces; discard ends. Serve with spirals facing up.

Answer 7

You don't want to serve anything that will "mark" the cards, such as greasy or sticky foods. Finger sandwiches, veggie tray, baked crackers and dips are always popular. Make sure you provide picks for anything that has a residue, such as cheeses and sausages. Don't serve chips or greasy crackers. Fruit is always good (again with a pick as they are usually wet).

Answer 8

Hi TomSawyer, This is one of my favorite recipes! It's easy to prepare and not to hard on the "wallet"...LOL! Ingredients:
12 ounces jar apricot preserves
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces cream cheese, softened


Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine preserve, horseradish, mustard and pepper. Taste the mixture and add more horseradish, mustard, and pepper to taste. Cover and chill this mixture overnight.

When ready to serve, place the cream cheese on a serving plate and pour the apricot mixture over the cream cheese. Serve with a basket of your favorite crackers, pita chips or bagel chips.

This recipe for "Hot Jezebel" serves/makes 3 cups
The surprising thing about this dish is the way the flavors actually "compliment" each other. I've got "rave reviews" everytime I've served it! XOXO Moonpie P.S. Plus I love the name..."Hot Jezebel"! It really gets people curious when you say it...LOL!

Answer 9

put a squirt of cream cheese in a rolled cone of salami secure with a toothpick. You can use pepperoni too. Also some cheese cubes and folded thin sliced lunch meats skewered on a toothpick with a black or green olive on the end. They are quick, easy and I've had success with them. I use toothpicks that are longer than normal, of course.

Answer 10

cream cheese balls are always good. Ham biscuits is a southern favorite, just a buttery biscuit stuffed with really good quality honey ham and a small slice of cheese. Gorp is good, like white chocolate chips, peanuts, chex rice cereal and kashi go lean crunch is one I always do for road trips. Mini taquitos, fried ravioli's, tempura shrimp, potstickers, beef on a stick, hush puppies. Gosh I could keep going.