Did you ever find yourself in the position of having to play auto host/hostess? Well I have, and after a couple of years I have stockpiled a few quick fixes in my appetizer arsenal.Cheese and Crackers *for a literal moments notice - I to keep some Brie, Sharp Cheddar and Smoked Jack on hand. Three types of crackers are good (no Saltines or Ritz for this kind of thing).
Guacamole during the warmer weather - 2 large soft avocados, 4tbs. of mayonnaise, 2tbs. of lemon juice, ¼ tsp. of garlic salt, 1/2 tsp. of paprika and a couple of shakes from your salt shaker. Mix it up really well until it has a paste like texture. Buy a bag of corn chips for dipping.
Salmon Dip – 1lb. of Smoked Salmon, 3tbs. of mayonnaise, half a fresh lemon, a dash of fresh dill and some ground peppercorn (season to taste), mix into a paste like texture. Seeded crackers are perfect with this dip.
If you are in a real pinch, don’t forget the shrimp cocktail at the supermarket; you can also pick up a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery, some whipped butter, bread sticks and olives… People will be more impressed than you think.
I also keep frozen desserts and coffee on hand. I try to keep a sugarless dessert around too. Most good desserts can be frozen for a few months. I hope this helps when you get the call that people are stopping by this evening. Bon A petit!
Written by Delightful Biteful