Three Delicious Appetizers For Your Next Party

You have probably had many gatherings where you had no idea what to make of food. Here are three delicious appetizers you can cook in no time for your next party.

An appetizer or appetizer is a dish you serve before a big lunch or dinner. It is not considered a snack because it contains more food, but it is not a main course either.

In some countries like the US and Canada, it can serve as a main course, depending on the food. But in other countries, an appetizer is strictly considered salads, soups or sausages.

Around the world, when there is a private party, the host tends to serve his guests at least two types of dishes, appetizers and main meal. There are also some cases where dessert is also served.

In this article, you can learn 3 quick and delicious appetizer recipes that you can make to impress your guests during any kind of reunion. Hopefully you will enjoy them.

3 Types of Appetizers for Parties

1. Eggplant Croquettes

Eggplant is used in all kinds of dishes, from salads, creams, soups, to croquettes. This food is perfect for making any kind of recipe as it consists of 92% water and also contains potassium, vitamins A, B1 and C.

Ingredients

• 3 aubergines
• 8 mashed cloves of garlic
• 1/2 green pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup wheat or corn flour
• 2 tablespoons grated cheese (30 g)
• 2 tablespoons salt (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon oregano (15 g)
• 1/2 cup olive oil (125 ml)
• 1 roasted carrot
• 1/2 cup cabbage (75 g)

Instructions

1. First, wash and cut the aubergines into small cubes.
2. Then heat a frying pan with a little oil and fry the onion, garlic and pepper.
3. Next, add the eggplant and stir until the vegetables are soft. Then lower the flame and let it cool down a bit.
4. Mix the vegetables when hot. You can use a large porter or a immersion blender.
5. Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
   Roll croquettes with the dough you made.
   Finally, fry the croquettes in a pan until golden brown, then let them drain and they are ready to go.

Also read this article: Benefits of Eggplants: Why You Should Eat Them

2. Mini Fruit Pies

Appetizers do not necessarily have to be salty. They can also be made from baked goods. With these mini pies, your guests will be surprised and impressed by your creativity.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries (75 g)
• 1 cup wheat flour (150 g)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup condensed milk (397 g)
• 1 cup butter (200 g)
• The peel of 2 lemons

Instructions

1. First, pour in butter, flour and an egg in a large bowl. Mix well and leave in the freezer for 15 minutes.
2. When this time has passed, take the dough out of the freezer and roll it out with a rolling pin.
3. Then cut slices and place them in muffin tins and put them in the oven until golden brown. It takes about 10 minutes.
4. Then pour the condensed milk into the blender along with the remaining eggs and strawberries, blend it all and place it on top of the pie crust.
5. Finally, put them in the oven for 20 minutes at 350ºF / 180ºC, remove them from their molds and serve them with a little lemon zest. You can use more strawberries as garnish.

Also check out this article: Delicious recipe for apple pie

3. Chicken salad

Of course, you can not miss this exquisite salad as an appetizer for your meal. This recipe is made with chicken and other simple ingredients and it will not be difficult to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1/2 chicken breast
• 2 cups salad (60 g)
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 1 hard-boiled egg
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (40 g)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1/2 tablespoon pepper (8 g)
• 1 tablespoon salt (15 g)

Instructions

• First season the chicken with a little salt and garlic powder. Put it in the oven for 15 minutes at 350ºF / 180ºC.

• When this time has passed, remove the chicken from the oven and cut it into small cubes.
• Then wash and slice the salad and cherry tomatoes and place it in a bowl.
• Next, add the chicken and eggs to the dish and mix all the ingredients together.
• Finally, pour olive oil over the salad, a little extra salt and pepper, then mix again.
• Serve it and enjoy your time with your guests.