Anniet222
05-15-2005, 10:23 AM
I have a couple large parties each year, one in the summer and one on New Year's Day. Because I like to be part of the party, I am always looking for different appetizer recipes that can be served cold or cooked ahead of time and served in a crock pot or on a warming tray. My standbys seem to be meatballs in sauce; bacon-wrapped dates or water chestnuts, and fake crab; mini pizzas; shrimp with cocktail sauce. I usually have a tray of tapenade, olives and peppers and candy; mini ham sandwiches and beef sandwiches; and a platter of store-bought mini cream puffs and mini eclairs. They all work well, but it seems like it is the same old same old. I need to find something new to serve. Oh---to keep the mess factor down and to make it easier for the guests , I shy away from spreads and dips. Any ideas?