Five Unique Finger Foods to Try for Any Party
From chips to one-bite apps, finger foods are the perfect way to kick off a party. Finger foods vary depending on the desired presentation, sizes, and twists, as long as the flavors do not compromise the taste of the attendees. A gas smoker provides flavor and natural juices for that healthy dish you are looking for. As with finger food itself, no forks or spoons are required, just easy-to-pick-up party foods, so you can clean up in no time. In this post, we will share some of the unique finger foods for you to try on.
All-Purpose Entertaining Crackers
Why buy something that you could make more delicious at home? Make all-purpose crackers as they are, or top with Asiago cheese, sea salt, and black pepper, Italian herbs, or sesame seed oil after rolling the dough and before cutting it into desired shapes. Keep in mind that in case you decide to make larger, “two” cookies, the yield is about 60 cookies, which serves 30 people.
Caprese Salsa
Everyone liked the traditional Caprese salad so much that we turned it into a playful summer “dip” that you can dress anything with. The simple yet delightful flavor combination of ripe, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and lots of mozzarellas would be the perfect way to liven up some of your favorite summer staples. Serve this refreshing and flavorful topping on grilled beef or poultry, use it as if it were a burger, or spread it on croutons or grilled bread for an amazing and effortless appetizer.
Pigs in an Everything Blanket with Cream Cheese Dip
Two favorite finger foods collide as Pigs in a Blanket is transformed into a makeover. Instead of the traditional croissant dough or canned biscuit, the “blanket” of this unique appetizer is made with fresh dough that is boiled, brushed with egg wash, and rolled in an “everything” seasoning consist of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, and coarse salt before being baked. The use of yeast dough and this double-baking process give these “party-ready” bites their bagel personality. Serve them up with a creamy cheese dip for a party-perfect snack platter.
Grilled Stuffed Jalapeņos
Looking for the perfect appetizer for your next gathering? Look no further than these stuffed jalapeņos. The rich combination of bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled jalapeņo peppers. This grilled appetizer recipe is a healthy and refreshing solution to your favorite breaded and fried version.
If you want to make your packaged jalapeņo poppers vegan-friendly, you can omit the bacon or substitute coarsely chopped nuts, such as smoked almonds or toasted walnuts.
Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers
Thread half on skewers and keep the rest cold until ready to serve. Everyone loves a good melon salad, so we took this idea and “skewered” it. The salty prosciutto combines with the creamy, refreshing melon for the ultimate sweet/salty combination. With the addition of shiny mozzarella cheese, these skewers have a satisfying texture and aren’t bland in flavor. Your customers will be blown away by the simplicity and accessibility of these skewers, and you’ll be amazed at how impressed they’ll be.
