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Thursday, September 18, 2008

The Best Party Foods

By Darren Elderkin


Party foods can be made of anything you can think of. Depending on the style of party you want to have. Finger foods always work well at parties, and they are usually fast and effortless to prepare, and easy for your people to carry around.

Cheese swirls on top of crackers, assorted vegetables and fruits with dips are a wonderful snack. Meat and cheese with crackers are also a good snack before a later dinner. Set out several kinds of chips, pretzels, and dips to let guests eat as they like.

If you are looking for a hearty and filling fare to feed your guests, try an easy meal of Chili, and dish it up crackers, sour cream, onions, and cheese. This is a good meal for a chilly winter day, or for football gatherings. Crock pots can make food making easier; make some meatballs, barbeque beef for sandwiches, and a hot soup. A buffet is the best way to serve larger groups, using pots filled with different foods that your guests can choose from. A fresh meat, cheese, and bread platter to left guests make their own cold sandwiches is always good, just be sure to set the condiments out.

If your dinner is a formal event make an easy soup or salad to serve first, and then serve made to order steaks, with twice baked potatoes and a vegetable. Shrimp is also wonderful for an appetizer. Dessert can be as easy as a cup of warm chocolate pudding served with a dollop of whipped cream.

If are throwing a kid's party you can use everyday foods to make a party feast. Kids love anything downsized like small burgers or hotdogs. Serve some chips and they will be happy. For dessert make some large cookies and decorate with funny faces using frosting and candy; a sure crowd pleaser

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