Happy National Pie Day! Add a pie to your party!

Eclairs might be the new "cupcake"...but there's always room for pie! heehee In celebration of National Pie day today, here is some inspiration...

Nervous about pulling off a whole pie? Let's look at ways to ease you in ;o)

Serve the pie in "pieces"! Pie crust as "dippers" and the filling in a bowl... Source and recipe

Cut pie pieces and add a dollop of filling and whipped cream for an easy, pretty serving option! Source and recipe

Not all pies have to be sweet! Make these mini Shepherd's Pie! Mini cupcake tins and pre-made pie dough can give you the perfect start! Source and recipe

Still nervous? Pick up some pre-boxed pies and use a bit of washi tape & a wooden spoon or fork to "Frost" it up a bit! Source (buy spoons here - link)

















 

New Year's Eve Appetizers!

Hopefully everyone is planning a safe and fun night! Here's some inspiration if you are still struggling with filling out the appetizer table!

Frost up your caesar salad tonight! Mini salads served in champagne glasses are not only beautiful but easy for your guests to eat! Source

I love anything on a stick ;)  It makes it so simple for guests to grab one and it looks so pretty! Great idea if you have to bring something tonight! Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, prosciutto and basil then drizzle a little balsamic glaze! Source 
(toothpicks purchase here - link)

Salmon/dill/cream cheese pops would be an excellent fancy appetizer to add to your table! YUM! Source  (lollipop sticks buy here - link)
















 

Dinner as party appetizers!

Hope you guys are having better weather than we are! It's been so hot and humid, no family walks for us! I did take my first long grip out with the baby today - over 5 hours! Drove up to my work (hr commute) to introduce him to everyone. He did so great though we are still struggling a bit with a routine (which definitely is still affecting my blog posting ;o)

Today's post is to inspire you to re-interpret dinner favorites into party appetizers! There are so many traditional ones, but here are some ideas to help you think outside the box!

I saw these on Pinterest today which inspired this post! How stinkin' fun are these spaghetti and meatballs on a stick?! you could even serve fun sauce dips with it! Source and recipe 

kabob sticks buy here (link)

Another Italian dinner made appetizer... lasagne roll-ups! Source and recipe

Re-imagine a BLT into an appetizer... stuff the ingredients (sans bread) into a cherry tomato! Source and recipe

















What dinner can you think of to turn into an appetizer version?...





 

Party Appetizers! - battered and fried!

Hope everyone is welcoming the Spring weather in! I know it's been beautiful here, though some of the nights are still pretty wintery! We hope to finally do our veggie soon since my hip is feeling better and I hopefully am through a blinding toothache this week! ...26 days to the little guy is here!!!

I haven't done a good appetizer post in a long time! Don't forget about these older, but still fresh!, ideas for appetizers here (link)

Beer battered asparagus! ...I bet you could convert a lot of non-asparagus fans this way! With a little sprinkle of cheese, these would look so beautiful on a rustic buffet! Source and recipe

Beer battered mini corn dogs with chipolte ketchup! Served like this, they def don't look like carnival food! Source and recipe

Kick your corn dogs up with bacon! These would look great served in newspaper in metal containers for a more "masculine" theme! Source and recipe
















 

Party Food: Mini Appetizers with Tomatoes

This week has been such a mess! I can't wait for next week for a total do over! I have so much to accomplish this weekend - thank goodness it's a 3day weekend! Any fun plans you guys have for the extra time?

Meanwhile... let's look at some yummy mini appetizers that you can make with your garden's supply of ripe tomatoes (or on sale at the market heehee)! p.s. don't forget about older, but still fresh!, ideas to Frost your appetizers here (link)

Anything with goat cheese, I am a HUGE fan! Mini goat cheese and tomato tarts - you will definitely impress your friends with these little fancies! Source and recipe

Whip up some caprese bites! Tomato, basil, sun dried tomato and mozzarella... Source and recipe

BLT stuffed cherry tomatoes! YUM! Source and recipe

I am a HUGE fan of serving bruschetta! You can really dress them up any way you like.  Source and recipe









Party add on!

Don't have enough little plates to do a fancy mini appetizer spread? Grab this disposable set for under $12! Buy here - link












 

Appetizers/Desserts... in cones!

You know I am a sucker for presentation! Here are some ideas to Frost your next appetizer/dessert table...using cones!

Wrap up anything (including these wrap "pizzas") and serve in a fancy display to add instant awesomeness! Source (display rack here)

How clever is this!? Just stab the mini cone into sliced fruit (or veg) to help it stand upright! Source

You could also use napkin rings as your stability! You could even do shot glasses or anything round! Source

Fill cones with fudge and wrap up pretty to create favors! Source

Party Appetizers - Add a toothpick!

I always preach, it's not really what you serve.... it's how you serve it! Every food looks better on a toothpick!!!

Prosciutto sandwiched between Grilled brussels sprouts! Hello? YUM! You might even get the kids (or my husband!) to eat them! Source and recipe

Can never go wrong with sausage! Stack sausage, herbs, cheese and olives - and make a secret plate for yourself ;o)  ok, confession, I totally do that with 7 layer dip ;o)  Source

I have seen a lot of grilled cheese and soup shooters... but this one is extra cute with the cubes of sandwich balancing with a toothpick! you could do pb&j for the kids over milk! Source and recipe

Don't just put fruit out for dipping! Cut off the tops of strawberries, add a piece of pineapple (or any fruit) and put the topper back on! and add a few pieces of cheese - very pretty! Source















Party add on! ...

Bamboo appetizer sticks! 100 for $3!

Party appetizers!

You guys all must be foodies like me because appetizer posts get so much buzz!  We all have to agree that a party is only as good as it's food, right?!  To look back at older, but still fresh!, Frosting for appetizers, check out my pin board here

Here are a few appetizers/serving ideas to wow your guests...

Won't help with your New Year's resolutions but these mini monte criscos are looking pretty worth it!!! Source and recipe

Mini BLTs rock... but a scallop BLT?! Total genius! and it's beautiful! Source and recipe

Sweet potatoes are so in right now... serve them up on kabobs with dipping sauce! Source and recipe  (kabob sticks buy here - link)

ok, ok... I had to give you at least one really healthy one! How beautiful do these slivers of red pepper look with a dollop of hummus?! LOVE! Source and recipe















Party add on!...

I love all the disposable partyware coming out! Not only does it save you from investing in a ton of plates and storing them, but virtually no cleanup! Buy here - link

Appetizers: Fancy Fancy!

Hey everyone!!! Thanks for being so supportive while I work on our wedding!!! ONE MONTH TO GO!!! AGH!!!

...as I scarf down some food before I go to the acupuncturist tonight, I leave you with some appetizers that look so darn fancy - definitely raise the eye candy value of any party buffet!

YUM! Look at this prosciutto wrapped asparagus! Count me in!!! though in fairness, I will each prosciutto wrapped anything heehee  Source

Stuffed grilled zucchini wraps! Can I get a heck yeah! Source

Look at these mashed potatoes! Now THAT is how you serve up something simple - pretty! Source

Sweet potatoes are a big trend right now and not just with brown sugar and marshmallows! Savory is in! Source 
(kabob sticks - link)