The holidays are great for spending quality time with friends and family. The only trouble is, it seems there is never enough time to go around and sometimes we are taken by surprise when people show up at the door. If you suddenly find yourself entertaining guests in the kitchen, here are five great recipes you can prepare in 10 minutes or less.
The Classic Cheese Tray
There is a reason this appetizer shows up at every event – people love it! And since there are over 1,700 different kinds of cheese, there is room for endless variety. With a little bit of extra attention, you can look like a celebrity chef as you prepare this favorite with your guests relaxing at the kitchen counter. Brandi Bidot has some great cheese board ideas on She Knows.
Shrimp-Pepper Popper
Shrimp adds a posh feel to your entertaining and can be dressed up nicely with just a little work. The chefs at Eating Well have put up a great recipe that only uses four ingredients, none of which require special preparation. Following their instructions results in a tasty snack that looks amazing!
Pumpkin Pie Dip
So your friends pop in three days after Thanksgiving and the cupboard is bare. You have already eaten all the leftovers from the big day, but you still have that little bit of canned pumpkin in the fridge. You almost threw it way, but it’s a good thing you didn’t because you can turn that into an amazing tasty dip. Check out the recipe on Taste of Home.
Famous Sandwich, Fantastic Hors D’oeuvre
Shrink down the BLT sandwich into mini-BLT stackers and you end up with a big hit. While chatting with your guests in the kitchen, you can quickly piece together this great treat and watch them disappear! Rachel Ray has easy to follow directions on her website.
Feta Dip With Cucumber
This fail-safe appetizer can be put together with as little as three ingredients or virtually as much as you want to throw in. Oprah has easy to follow instructions if you want to jazz it up a little more. Anyway you whip this up will result in a table favorite that comes together quickly.
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