I will be having a Texas Hold 'em Poker Party on Saturday night. Any suggestions for some new, good appetizers

Question

We usually eat before we play cards so playing while eating wont be a problem. Everyone brings some kind of appetizer. I just want something new and fun.

Answer 1

Here is a list of some very good book on Texas Holdem: 1. Superstystem II - Doyle Brunson 2. Theory of Poker - David Sklansky (any thing written by Sklansky is good) 3. Play Poker like the Pros - Phil Helmuth (11 bracelets; he must know something!) 4. Poker the Real Deal - Phil Gordon. 5. All of the Harrington on Holdem books - Dan Harrington You can find and order these book at Learn To Win Holdem

Answer 2

You will need a wheel of Brie cheese(they have them in the grocery store for like 10 bucks), some fresh spinach, and a can or two of pillsbury crescent rolls.
Cut the brie into smaller wedges,(appetizer size) wrap in spinach and take some of the pillsbury dough you have unrolled and wrap it around the cheese wedge. Make sure to pinch together all the seams. Poke a tiny hole in the top with a fork and bake these in the oven until the crust looks done(15-20 minutes).
These make great appetizers, and everyone is sure to keep asking for more.

Answer 3

Enpanadas

Refrigerator Biscuits
1 lbs. Ground turkey or beef
1 Small onion, diced
Olive oil
1 Pkg. taco seasoning
1 Bag shredded cheddar
Egg wash

Pour a little oil into a pan and saute the onions, add beef and seasoning preparing as you would taco's. Set aside to cool down and add 1 cup od cheddar.

Take the refrigerator biscuits and flatten them out into disks. Scoop your taco mix into the center, about 1 Tbls.
Wipe the edge of the disk with the egg wash (egg & milk)
fold in half and seal by crimping the edges with a fork. Heat some cooking oil in a pan and fry them up, a minute of two per side. They're great!

Answer 4

Here are some yummy things to try:
1) Take an almond, stuff it in a date and wrap with bacon. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy
2) Hot artichoke dip-- get 1 can (14 oz) of artichoke hearts in water, chop them up. Add 1/2 cup mayo, 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 clove of garlic (minced fine), a dash of worchestshire sauce and a dash of tabasco. Put it in a small oven proof casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and a little golden on top. Serve with crackers, veggies or pretzels
3) Fruit skewers- cut up fruit and put on decorative skewers or large toothpicks. If you want dip for them, try vanilla yogurt or one of the dips they have at the supermarket
4) Bruschetta- Get a loaf of good Italian bread and toast it in the oven. Have different toppings available- olive oil, olive tapenade, Tomatoes chopped up with garlic and basil, salami, etc.
5) bean dip and totilla chips. To make the dip, combine canned refried beans, salsa, sour cream and cheddar cheese in a microwave safe container. Microwave on 50%, stirring occassionally until warmed through.
6) Finger Sandwiches-- I know it's not a new idea, but people don't really make them anymore!
7) If you feel lazy, go to the store and get a bunch of stuff from the freezer section- they have mini quiches, mushroom turnovers, tempura, etc.

Answer 5

Not really an appetizer but works good for these kind of parties... How about a pot of Chili or Soup? With some different toppings to put on it - cheese, onions, sour cream....

Answer 6

Take pizza dough (use chef boyRdee or a can of pillsbury if you don't make your own), and put a lot of shredded mozzerella on the dough. Roll it up and cut like a cinnamon roll. Deep fry till it floats. Serve with marinara or ranch dressing.

Answer 7

1 pkg cream cheese
1 jar picante sauce (medium works best for me)
1 pkg flour tortillas

blend softened cream cheese with picante sauce, spread on tortillas. roll tortillas and put in 'fridge for a few hours, then slice the rolled tortillas. Quick, easy, and good. They are somewhat messy if you don't chill before cutting.

Answer 8

Grease is bad for the cards right? Try doing one of those big, long sandwiches. Or, go to Costco for ideas, they always have something new and exciting. Like those yummy, baked pita chips (greasy).

Answer 9

Mrs Amy,
You should serve things that your guest cant get on the cards. So serve mini beef sandwiches or quesadillas.

Answer 10

Taco Soup is always fun, and easy too!!

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