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 Want to have time to enjoy your own
party and guests without spending all your time in the kitchen fussing over food? Here are some suggestions for preparing
low-maintenance appetizers.
- Mix hot and cold appetizers
Plan only one or two hot appetizers, which can be made ahead of time and heated at the last minute.
Choose cold and room temperature appetizers that can be made ahead of time.
Remember to keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold, to avoid any potential food safety concerns.
- Consider your Space
When planning your menu, consider how much refrigerator or freezer space you have available, and when you will need the oven.
- Do your appetizer math
Plan on 7 – 8 appetizers for each person at your party
- Make low-maintenance choices
Choose appetizers that are easy to pick up.
Avoid lineups at the table by limiting the number of foods that must be sliced or spread.
- Balance your menu
Balance rich and highly flavored foods like cheese dips and swedish meatballs with simple, fresh items like vegetable platters and fruit
trays.
- Maximize eye appeal
Combine foods with interesting colour contrasts for maximum eye appeal.
- Dress up your appetizers
Add a few simple garnishes to food, and pay special attention to the way items are arranged.
Appetizer trays can look messy when they begin to empty, so use several medium sized plates instead of one or two large ones.
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