Shrimp cocktail is an easy, elegant finger food.
Miniature quiche and other finger foods are a great way to feed a crowd at a party. Many main dish foods may easily be converted into finger food. Variety of taste, texture and color is important when selecting the foods for your party to make presentation of the food appetizing.
Mini Quiche
Mini quiche may be cooked at home or bought at the store premade and frozen. Consider two or three varieties of quiche to satisfy every palate. A quiche uses an egg and cream base, then add the flavoring ingredients. A vegetarian quiche may be made using spinach and cheddar cheese. Ham and Swiss cheese are a traditional combination, while bacon and smoked gouda are for the more adventurous. Premade pie dough will cut down on your prep time. Cut the dough into the perfect size using a biscuit cutter, then place each circle of dough into a mini muffin tin and use your fingers to smooth it out. Spoon the filling into each hole, filling about 3/4 of the way. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes until done.
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktail is an elegant hors d'oeuvres. Shrimp cocktail is boiled shrimp with the tail left on, accompanied by cocktail sauce. To prepare the shrimp at home, add cleaned deveined shrimp to a large pot of boiling water. Once the water begins to boil again, remove the shrimp, they should be uniformly pink in color. If your shrimp will be sitting out for guests to enjoy at their leisure, arrange them in a bowl of ice to maintain proper temperature. Place a smaller bowl of cocktail sauce in the middle of the bowl of shrimp.
Cheese Straws
Cheese straws may be made at home, however, depending on the recipe, the process can take a long time. There are many delicious varieties available online and in specialty food stores. Some cheese straws are made with sharp cheddar and spicy hot sauce, while others are made from Parmesan cheese and rosemary. A platter with a variety of flavors will be visually appealing and delicious.
Fruit Kabobs
Fruit kabobs are an easy fun way to serve chunks of fruit without silverware. Decide on the fruit variety you would like to serve. Popular fruits for kabobs include melon, pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes and kiwi. Cut the fruit into 1 inch chunks and arrange it on a wooden kabob skewer. When arranging the fruit, alternate colors and textures for a visually appealing look. Stack the kabobs on a platter and consider placing bowls of melted chocolate and whipped cream nearby.
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