Entertaining
7 fabulous freezer appetizers
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Entertaining
7 fabulous freezer appetizers
Fancy finger foods are always a feature at holiday gatherings and cocktail parties. What better way for the cook to enjoy the party than to prepare these make-ahead appetizers, all of which can be either served right away or frozen for later.
Caterer’s trick:
Freeze appetizers on parchment paper-lined or foil-lined baking sheets; overwrap with plastic wrap and foil. Unwrap trays and pop them straight into the oven, or thaw in the refrigerator, then bake as directed.
Recipes
Cajun Crab Cakes
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these appetizers have just a hint of heat. If you make and freeze a batch ahead, they'll require just a qui...
Southwestern Chicken Bites
Give plain chips and salsa a rest this holiday season. These spicy, bite-size nachos feature everyone's favourite tortilla toppers.
Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs
Freezing meatballs already in the sauce a few days or weeks ahead makes them an easy one-pot appetizer on the day you need them. You can easily substi...
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Stuffed with smoky pancetta and creamy goat cheese, these mushrooms are a party mainstay. Use small button mushrooms for hors d'oeuvre-size portions.
Olive, Pepper and Asiago Pinwheels
Frozen puff pastry is convenient to have on hand for last-minute or freeze-ahead appetizers. Here, it encloses a tasty swirl of black olives, red pepp...
- Lamb Ribbons with Mint Pesto
Mint pesto, a Greek-inspired twist on the basil version, is right at home as a dip for grilled lamb. Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes ...
Brie, Apple and Walnut Phyllo Triangles
A perfect fusion of Brie, apple and walnuts hides inside crisp, buttery phyllo pastry. Since they freeze beautifully, you may want to make several bat...
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