Catering For Holiday Finger Foods
Where To Start
One of the first things you will want to keep in mind when choosing finger foods for a holiday party, is that they need to be aesthetically pleasing. Make them fun to look at and tempting. This will ensure that the guests will want to try all your goodies not just one or two items in your buffet spread. How to make the finger foods aesthetically pleasing will entail using a variety of different colors, shapes, and food items.
Some ideas that are always a hit during the holiday season include gingerbread men, sugar cookies and fudge. All of these items can be decorated with a variety of items like fruits, sprinkles, frosting and mini chocolates. They will liven up your table and keep the guests coming back for more. There are also a number of appetizers and finger foods that will also fill the guests up, and be a fun way to celebrate the holidays. Some of these include, shrimp trees, scones, and sausage balls.
Preparing for Fun
To start the host will want to decide which types of finger foods they will be offering at their gala. After the choices have made, one will want to review the recipes to make sure that they have all the necessary ingredients. After the ingredients have been collected, then we start on the task of making the finger foods.
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Say we are going to want to make sausage balls. We will need some cheddar cheese (10 ounces), some sausage (1 pound), and 2 cups of Biscuit mix. After bringing the cheese ad sausage to room temperature, we will place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix them thoroughly. While the mixture is rather dry, do not be alarmed, this is how it is supposed to be. Then line a cookie sheet with foil and spray well with vegetable oil. Next we will proceed to roll the mixture into one inch balls and place them on the cookie sheet. Finally, cook in a 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, and then drain on paper towels.
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Another delicious holiday finger food for your buffet is Ham and Cheese crescents. For this recipe one will need a tube of crescent rolls, some thin sliced ham, and some shredded cheddar cheese. First we will lay out the crescent roll dough. After laying the dough flat, place a slice of ham and some cheddar cheese on top of it. Roll up the dough and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. We will then cook the rolls for about 12 to 16 minutes or until the rolls turn a beautiful golden brown.
How To Display Your Finger Foods
After all of your finger foods are ready to be served, one will want to display them in a fashion that will be appealing. The individual will want to first cover the table being used with a nice cloth or table covering. One may also want to place some flowers or statuettes on the table among and around the food to make it feel more festive.
When placing the food on the table, make sure to use nice platters or platters for the job. One can also use small slices of vegetables or fruits to make the platters look even better. Sometimes, like with the sausage balls, one may want to offer a small dish of dipping sauce, or a variety of sauces for the finger food.
No matter what finger foods one chooses to use at their holiday party, they are sure to be a hit. For more ideas on what to serve at your party, one may want to consult a company that does catering in Toronto for all the available food options and the best food choices. Most of all, have fun and enjoy your holiday season.