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Appetizers September 13, 2015

How to Create the Perfect Cheese Platter

Say cheeeeese!

If you’re like me, a beautiful cheese platter is more than enough to make you smile! They’re always one of my favorite additions to any party! They are easy to spread around on different side tables and encourage mingling. Plus they are always a crowd pleaser! By selecting the perfect combination of cheeses and adding some fun signs or labels, you can spruce up any cheese platter!

Selecting the Cheese:

If serving as an appetizer/hors d’oeuvres, plan on about 1-2 ounces per person.

When picking out the cheese for your platter, include a variety of flavors and textures of cheeses, including aged, fresh, soft, firm, and blue cheese. I usually like to include one or two (depending on the size of your party and your cheese platter) from each category to ensure a good variety.

Here are just a couple of my favorites:

Appetizers September 9, 2015

Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

I am absolutely LOVING these buffalo chicken wonton cups these days! With the start of fall, it is time for warm sweaters, scarves, and pumpkin spice everything! But also with the start of fall, is football season!! Time for tailgates, corn hole, reconnecting with TCU friends, and of course….good food! Tailgating snacks are always the best, but these buffalo chicken wonton cups take the cake!

These are pretty quick and easy to make and are best served straight from the oven…plus they are unique, so always a crowd pleaser!

Appetizers September 5, 2015

Chicken Salad Sliders

These chicken salad sandwich rolls are the perfect bite size sandwiches, whether for a nice picnic on the weekend, an appetizer for a cocktail party, or a something a little special for your kid’s lunches. I recently made these rolls for a Summer Soiree that my roommates and I hosted. We didn’t serve a full dinner, just smaller “Snacks” or appetizers and finger sandwiches, so this recipe was just perfect! Filling (even for the guys out there) but still small and dainty!

Appetizers September 1, 2015

Caprese Bites

Caprese bites are the easiest appetizer for any party, whether it’s a formal cocktail party, an outdoor picnic, or a casual dinner party, these easy bites are perfect! I recently made these for a Summer Soiree that my roommates and I threw as a semi housewarming/end of summer celebration. These were the perfect addition to my “Snack” menu, as they were easy for guests to pick up and eat while mingling and visiting with other friends.