What are some good finger foods for a cocktail party?

Question

I'm having a fairly large cocktail party (about 40 people) and i need some ideas for recipes for little finger foods. I would prefer cold dishes, and ones that are easy to make ahead. Hot is okay, but i would prefer cold. Any ideas?

Answer 1

a nice assortment of fresh fruits and a couple variety of cheeses. You can't go wrong there simple and pleases everyone.

Answer 2

Mmm, fingers foods... will there be a cocktail buffet, of waiters with trays? Either way, a good cheese is always a good idea, and a selection of cheese would be better. Croissants stuffed with perhaps chicken salad or maybe a slice of roast beef and provalone... small cream puffs... bagel pizzas... there are just so many good ideas... I suppose the answers could be more specific if you could detail what kind of cocktails will be served?

Answer 3

Cheeses and crackers are always great. Get a few different types. Bleu cheeses, brie, cheddar, chevre, etc... Pate and tappas will go well with the crackers, too. Vegetables with dips and hummus are nice. Toasted french bread slices with various toppings (cream cheese and cucumbers, hummus and roasted red peppers, use your imagination for tasty combinations) are good. Guacamole and tortilla chips are yummy, just better with a fresh guac. It's easy enough to make.

I hope the party goes well!

Answer 4

1) Italian Antipasto Salad

All you need is:
Cherry or grape Tomatos
Mozzerella cheese, cubed
Marinated Roasted peppers... (Dont Drain)
Marinated Artichoke Hearts ...(Dont Drain)
Spanish Olives ...(YES drain)
Genoa Salami rolled into "Toothpicks"
Marinated mushrooms... (dont drain)
onions... Red or Sweet
black olives... (YES drain)
ham - regular or spiced, diced
provolone cheese, cubed
pepperoni, cubed or thin sliced
hot peppers (optional)

Combine in bowl and let sit in fridge.
Balsamic vinegar may be added JUST before serving...


2) Grilled Veggies:
red peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms ect.
served cold with a balsamic reduction.

3) Guacmole Dip

Easy Recipe:
8 avocados, cut in half and spoon out "Meat"
smash up the avacado
2 limes, squeezed over avocados
4 tomatos diced
2 red onions diced
Mix all ingrediants together
salt to taste
Refergerate untill needed...
Use with chips or whatever you can think of...

Enjoy

Answer 5

Artichoke balls, cheese squares or cheese balls and crackers, finger sandwiches, sweet and sour meatballs, smoked sausage in bbq sauce (mustard dip on side), fudge squares, vegetable tray, fruit tray, pickle, olives, baby onions, boiled shrimp and cocktail sauce.

The internet has great recipes. I generally check there whenever I need some recipes, or ideas for a party.

Answer 6

I'm telling you to serve those mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls--they seem cheesy, but everyone loves them and you can make them ahead and bake right before people are to arrive.
Hummus with pita chips is easy and good--you can make the hummus, or there are some decent brands at the market.
I always serve globe grapes stuffed with blue cheese and topped with toasted crushed pecans
crudite and dips
smoked salmon on pumpernickel bread--those little square ones--with cream cheese and fresh dill
Lots of booze

Answer 7

Simple canapes: Its a hit in my parties!!
Cheese crackers
Strawberry - wedged into tiny pieces
Boiled quailed eggs - halved/quartered
Cucumber - sliced thinly and halved
caviar - any type and any brand
Cheese - boursin / blue/ any of your choice - cut sliced into tiny bits
Cheese tray/mirrored glass tray

- lay those crackers on the tray.
-carefully put cheese on it (dont mash it on the crackers, just lay it carefully.
-put quail egg on top, put the cucumber on the side and strawberry on the other side.
-Put a bit of caviar on the egg yolk. Tadaa!! u are all set.
- u can also put some grapes on the side of the tray, lay it on top of some buttercup lettuce. to add colour, add some cherry tomatoes (halved) on the side as well.

or try

Mushroom Vol au Vents
For the vol-au-vents:
200 g (8 oz) puff pastry rolled out to 2.5 cm (1 in) thick

For the mushroom filling:
200 g (8 oz) button mushrooms
1 tbsp (14 g) 1/2 oz butter
2 tablespoons cream
salt
1 1/4 cup (1/2 pint) 300 ml milk
1 tbls (14 g) 1 1/2 oz cornflour
squeeze of lemon juice
pinch of paprika

method to make vol-au-vents:
1. Cut out the pastry into circles. With a knife mark a smaller circle in the centre of each round of pastry.

2. Be careful that you do not cut right through the pastry.

3. Brush with beaten egg and bake in the top of a hot oven at 230°C, 450°F, gas mark 8 for 30 - 35 minutes until risen and golden.

4. If the pastry is browning too quickly protect it with greaseproof paper.

5. Remove the lids, scoop out any soft pastry inside and allow to dry in the oven.
to make the mushroom filling
1. Simmer the mushrooms in the milk until soft, reserving just enough of the milk to blend the cornflour into a smooth paste.

2. Gradually add the warm milk in which the mushrooms have been cooked to the cornflour.

3. Return all the milk to the pan.

4. Bring to the boil stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

5. Stir in the butter and cream and season.

6. Spoon the mushroom mixture into the vol-au-vent cases and reheat gently in the oven.

Answer 8

Sausage Cheese Balls 2 pkgs. sausage 16 oz. (or 4 cups) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded a million-a million/2 cups Bisquick a million/2 cup finely chopped celery a million/2 cup finely chopped onion a million/2 tsp garlic powder Preheat oven to 375 ranges. mixture all elements. form into a million-inch balls. Bake 15 minutes on ungreased baking sheet until eventually golden brown. Makes about 6 dozen.

Answer 9

French Fries
Potato Wedges
Chicken Nuggets
Japanese Seaweed Chicken
Crabstick
Fruit and Marshmallow chocolate foundue.
Sandwiches

Answer 10

Shelled cooked shrimp. Olives, cheese plate, fresh fruit, nuts, oysters on the half shell. Small toasts with meats. Spreadable cheeses. Small filo wrapped savoury items.. like feta and spinach. vegetable sticks with dip, cold cuts, pizza.