Appetizers are a great way to complement your dinner.
Appetizers are an essential part of any dinner function as they can whet your guest's appetites while your prepare the final meal and begin the party. Choose from the basic chips or an elaborate appetizer such as a cheesy spinach-artichoke dip for your guests to enjoy.
Cheesy Spinach-Artichoke Dip
A cheesy spinach-artichoke dip is a great appetizer for guests who are vegetarian. Start by gathering eight ounces of softened cream cheese, 10 ounces of chopped spinach, 14 ounces of drained canned artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup of green onion, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, one cup of mayonnaise. Now preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and put aside half of your green onions, half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese. Blend the rest of the ingredients finely together in an eight-by-eight greased baking dish. Top with your non-blended ingredients and two minced cloves of garlic and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with hot crackers or chips.
Deviled Eggs
Whether you're conducting a high-class affair or a simple garden picnic, deviled eggs serve as a wonderful appetizer for your guests to indulge in. Start by gathering six large hard-boiled, peeled eggs, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, one teaspoon of mustard, salt and paprika. Cut each egg in half and place the yolks into a mixing bowl. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard and salt to your liking. Once the yolks and ingredients become a fine mixture, spoon the yolk into the egg whites. Now lightly sprinkle the eggs with paprika and refrigerate until you are ready to serve your guests.
Onion Bhajis
Onion Bhajis will add a pleasant middle-eastern flavor to your dinner party and are simple to make when low on preparation time. Gather one cup of flour, one teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, one teaspoon of cumin, two finely chopped onions, one teaspoon of fennel seed, one teaspoon of coriander and 1/2 cup of warm water. Whisk the flour, salt, chili powder and cumin together in a large bowl then add the rest of the ingredients. Then mix until you reach a smooth texture for your mixture. Heat oil in your fryer or a deep pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, then spoon in the ingredients one at a time and allow them to cook for five to six minutes. Then remove them from the oil and allow to cool down before serving.
Chips and Salsa
When you have a spur of the moment party or are looking for a classic appetizer that never fails, chips and salsa are the way to go. Simply gather a variety of chips and purchase salsa for your guests to dip their chips in. Purchase hot, medium and mild salsas so that guests can choose their own level of spiciness.
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