It’s entertaining season, and while I’d love to argue that it’s always entertaining season, this is the time of year when we have people over the most. And I will be the first to say it: I love to use a semi-homemade mindset when it comes to quick and easy appetizers at home. First, it allows me to have most items on hand at all times. And second, if it’s just the start of a meal, it allows me to focus more on the main dishes and dessert. Keeping the apps and snacks ridiculously simple are the ones that always go over the best at our house. The key is to make them just a little special, a little fancy, a little extra - that makes guests think whoa. Most of my favorite apps include cheese, of course. This is nothing new. Today I’m sharing a few of the little upgrades I use to make the appetizer and snack situation easier when it comes to hosting. I suggest copying this into the notes app on your phone or saving it so you always have access. It’s little ideas like this that change the snack game!
The Cheese UpgradeIf I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a billion times: I live for cheese. I discriminate against none! There are three things I keep in mind when it comes to cheese. Adding something sweet, something crunchy and something fresh or tart makes a huge difference. It makes the cheese feel special. Think:
The Dip UpgradeI always talk about my favorite fancy hummus trick around the holidays. Not only does it look festive, but it tastes amazing and you can *always* have the ingredients on hand! These are a few of my other upgrades you can throw together with store bought items. I always put them in a pretty bowl too.
The Cracker UpgradeRemember the little rye toast appetizer from many years ago?! That has inspired so many dishes and snacks for me, it’s unbelievable. I love a cracker, but what I love even more is a prepared snacky cracker, already made, on a plate for everyone. Bonus points if they are warm, like heated for a few minutes in the oven so cheese melts and gets all gooey. Like these!... Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Curated Cravings to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. A subscription gets you:
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