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Easy Simple Appetizer Ideas

I love these mini taco appetizers! They are great for all ages, especially the younger children with small hands. Even if they drop them, it's a easy clean! Just brown, add seasoning and drain the meat, have the sides ready and they're done. Doesn't get much easier than that! AND if these are too small for your party theme or idea, maybe you have more grown ups, try the shells below!

It's common at any kind of party to have appetizers and beverages, while guests begin showing up before the party begins. Sometimes traditional party appetizers could be as simple as ice cold beer and chips with dip. Other appetizers can be be outrageously fancy with imported cheeses that are served with Champagne or mixed drinks. Other people just decide on pizza or submarine sandwiches served with great coffee or pop.

Here you will find easy to make simple appetizer ideas. Some of these appetizer recipes are proven favorites but won't take all day.

These mini tacos are easy and simple! Buy the bag of chips with the bite sized shells, brown your hamburger (make sure you drain it) and have the rest of the toppings ready. You can make this mini taco any way you want to! Hamburger, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and cheeses, throw it in the shell, done! Leave your sauces on the table so your guests can choose their favorite! To make it even easier, put all the ingredients in containers and let your guests make their own to suit themselves. Can't get any easier or faster for you!

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These taco shells are for the big kids attending your party. Turn your muffin pan upside down, place shells in between spaces and bake at 350 until golden brown! Fill with meat and toppings, done! Bigger than the mini tacos for the little people. Enjoy!

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Easy Meal Ideas

Why Not Make It Easy?

I love sharing easy and delicious meal ideas with friends and family. Sitting down to a warm and hearty meal each night is a blessing my family and I are always thankful for. But at times getting those meals whipped up is a lot harder when our schedules keep us so busy.

Containing over 90 delicious family recipes, for easy breakfast cookies to a warm lunch. How about chicken and rice or easy tacos for dinner. Make your own large taco shell's shown above! Full of easy , quick and delicious recipes you'll love!

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Appetizer Gift Baskets

Great Gift Idea

Want to create a party? Maybe someone needs a smile? This Charming basket has all the items you will need. We start with an old-fashioned carrot cake mix, cream cheese frosting with decorative jimmies (wrapped like a carrot) to make the cake a little more distinctive. Now all the other party items are here too, roasted garlic dip mix, focaccia snacks, caramel popcorn, peanut butter pretzels nuggets, yogurt pretzels and smoked almonds. Bellagio coffees, cocoas and alpine chocolate mint candies are added for the gourmet touch. We even included a candle in the shape of a champagne bottle. This gift will brighten anyone's day.

Party Cake & Appetizer Gift Basket

Quickest, Easiest Recipe In The WORLD

Can't Get Any Simpler Than This!

Fastest Dish To Put Together!

Fruit and Yogurt

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In less than 5 minutes you can have a fun refreshing treat for children and adults! Simple appetizers put together and ready to eat. No mixing, no cooking, no waiting! This is truly the simplest, easiest idea you can put together. Ready for the big reveal? Yogurt with Mixed Fruit!

You need containers, enough fruit and yogurt for the amount of servings for all your guests. Then your favorite fruits, try to make it colorful and tasteful. Then just spoon the yogurt over the fruit, as much or as little as you like. You can put the yogurt on the bottom, top, or on the side, it's totally up to you.

I guarantee this dish will be a hit with everyone. It's good, healthy and refreshing on a hot summer day!

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Not So Sloppy Joe Recipe

Easy Sloppy Joe

This recipe is for "not so sloppy" Sloppy Joe

Prep: 5 min.
Cook: 45 min.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef, season to taste (that means the way you like it)
1 large onion, chopped
1 package of Hot Dog buns
8 slices processed American cheese
Pickles, on the side if you like them

Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef with onion over medium heat
cook until the meat is no longer pink and make sure you drain it

Stir in your sloppy joe mix and cook according to directions
Cover and simmer until heated through

For small children cut the hot dog buns into halves or thirds for bite size
Fill with sloppy joe mixture, layer cheese on top to melt and SERVE!
You can serve pickles or chips on the side

Okay! So was that fast enough? Simple enough? You will have less mess than hamburger buns because the meat won't fall out so easy.

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Meatballs with Brown Gravy

Big Crowd Pleaser!

Meatballs In Brown Gravy

These are great for summer or winter appetizers. These can be served at Graduations, Birthdays and even Anniversaries. Doesn't matter if it's hot or cold outside, it depends on the party and what you want to serve. Great recipe for simple easy appetizer and great for crock pot users

Use about half a bag of frozen meatballs,
Dump them into your slow cooker/Crock Pot

Add 2 packages of brown gravy, mix them according to the directions
pour over the meatballs.

Heat on low for about 4 hours and you have a simple appetizer or a great dinner!

You can serve these anyway you want! Stick them with toothpicks and place on a serving platter or warming plate or just leave them in the crock pot to keep them warm. However you choose to serve these meatballs, your family and guests will love them.

Pigs In A Blanket

Quick and Easy Recipe

Pigs In A Blanket

8 hot dogs
4 slices (3/4 oz each) American cheese, cut into 6 strips
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 375°F

Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends
insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit
Separate dough into triangles
Wrap dough triangle around each hot dog
Place on ungreased cookie sheet, cheese side up

Bake at 375°F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown



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Great Books For Simple Appetizers

Appetizers and Finger Foods

New to hosting parties? Don't know where to start or what to serve your guests? This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of appetizers and hors d'oeuvres, from simple but delicious to more elaborate creations. Give these a try and then hear how your guests liked them. You will know which one is a hit and which one is a miss. Step-by-Step recipes for your next party to be a success.

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Appetizers, Starters and Finger Food: 200 Great Ways to Start a Meal or Serve a Buffet with Style: Step-by-Step Recipes for Guaranteed Success



Appetizers: 500 Best-Ever Recipes: The Ultimate Collection of Finger Food and First Courses, Dips and Dippers, Snacks and Starters, Shown in 500 Stunning Photographs




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Appetizer Trays

Serving Ideas

Serve party guests chilled shrimp, crudits and even sushi without fear! The Appetizers-On-Ice hors d'oeuvres tray keeps food cool so it not only tastes better, but also stays out of the room temperature danger zone when food bacteria flourish. Simply fill the deep bottom tray with crushed or cubed ice and position the three divided trays above.

Appetizers on Ice



The Oster TSP100 Serving Platter w/Center Warming Pot is a stylish, multi-tray serving platter for serving appetizers or delicious desserts. Serve hot dips, fondues, and sauces in the 19 oz center-mounted ceramic warming pot that is removable and microwavable.

Oster TSP100 Serving Platter with Center Warming Pot



Winware 8 Qt Stainless Steel Chafer, Full Size Chafer




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Valued Visitors

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Valued Visitors,

If you have a great recipe for a simple appetizer that you would love to share, leave it here for others to find. Please leave your comments if you have any, I would love to hear from you!


  • orangegirl6020 Jun 2, 2012 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    I love meatballs! Yummy recipes here!
  • SheilaMilne May 11, 2012 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Some great ideas here!
  • GonnaFly May 11, 2012 @ 6:50 am | delete
    Hehe. I'm a great fan of "easy". These recipes look great.
  • BiminiBahamas Apr 26, 2012 @ 11:11 am | delete
    Love the tip about using the bottom of the muffin pan to make the tacos ... cool!
  • SudokuNut Apr 1, 2012 @ 11:06 pm | delete
    I like the idea of making taco shells by turning a muffin pan upside down, that's ingenious. Definitely a tip I'll be using and sharing with family.
  • daria369 Apr 1, 2012 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    Nice collection of recipes!! :)
  • LKW31 Mar 24, 2012 @ 4:23 am | delete
    Lots of great ideas here! I love pigs in blankets, yum yum!
  • BlueObsidian Mar 4, 2012 @ 7:51 am | delete
    Nice lens! I always find that the simplest appetizers are typically the first to be eaten. One addition that's a popular favorite and easy to prepare: deviled eggs!
  • ajgodinho Feb 18, 2012 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    This is an appetizing lens! :)
  • Protasker Feb 18, 2012 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    I like your sense of humor!
  • aesta1 Sep 21, 2011 @ 8:10 am | delete
    Love easy ones to prepare. Thanks for these.
  • sousababy Sep 16, 2011 @ 7:45 am | delete
    Thank you for some crowd pleasing ideas . . comes in handy. Great selection of books and slow cookers here too.
  • lasertek May 22, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    The meatballs appetizer is an easy treat that anybody can prepare. I have yet to try it. Thanks for sharing.
  • Momsbusy247 May 11, 2011 @ 7:40 am | delete
    I love throwing parties but sometimes the whole organizing thing can really be tasking, knowing what food to make can be a little daunting, Thanks so much for making this lens. I love appetizers you are suggesting. I think its great and they look easy to make too. Great Lens!
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