| Finger food is food which your guests can eat | | | | Cheese and pineapple on sticks might have been |
| with their fingers. This means it should not be | | | | exciting in the eighties and "cringeworthy" again by |
| messy and it should either be easy to eat or in | | | | the nineties but making old fashioned starter |
| bite-sized pieces already. Easy starter recipes for | | | | recipes is now cool again! |
| finger food are best planned ahead - that means | | | | Try cheddar and pineapple chunks on toothpicks |
| buying all the necessary ingredients (and bowls, | | | | or an olive and half a cherry tomato. What about |
| plates and napkins) at least a day ahead. | | | | a piece of anchovy, a cube of cheese and a |
| Examples of finger food include sausage rolls, | | | | smear of mustard? Let your imagination guide |
| cheese cubes, small sandwiches and canapes. It is | | | | you. When it comes to deciding on the best |
| polite to offer napkins when serving finger food | | | | starter recipes your creativity can help you to |
| so that guests can wipe their fingers after eating. | | | | find some excellent combinations. |
| Ideas for Buffet Sandwiches | | | | 5 Minute Starter Recipes |
| Sandwiches might seem a boring option but you | | | | Finger food is supposed to be nibbled, rather than |
| do not have to make dull sandwiches! What about | | | | eaten. Do not worry about providing filling foods |
| combining three ingredients to make gourmet | | | | because you are not making a hearty meal, just |
| sandwiches. Here are some ideas: | | | | something to go with drinks. Peanuts, olives, |
| - Cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh | | | | cheese, bread with dips and pretzels are all good |
| basil | | | | finger foods. |
| - Tuna mayonnaise, very thin cucumber slices and | | | | You can open a few jars or packets and empty |
| grated cheese | | | | out the contents into bowls. A Mediterranean |
| - Roast beef, mustard and slices of tomato | | | | tapas platter usually goes down well. This might |
| - Egg mayonnaise, curry powder and cress To | | | | be the easiest way to present cold finger food |
| make sandwiches, just spread the fillings on one | | | | for parties but making your own food shows |
| slice of bread. Top it with another slice, then cut | | | | your guests that their enjoyment is important to |
| diagonally twice, so you end up with four small | | | | you, which is why making your own quick and |
| triangle shaped sandwiches. Cover them with | | | | easy starter recipes is the way forward. |
| cling-film if you are not going to serve them | | | | You do not have to offer more than three or |
| immediately. You can use different kinds of bread | | | | four different dishes either. Just keep things easy, |
| to add interest. | | | | plan ahead and your party is sure to be a |
| Cheese on Sticks and Other Retro Starter | | | | success. There are so many different starters |
| Recipes | | | | recipes to choose from! |
| Retro appetizers are fun rather than kitsch. | | | | |