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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Plan a Party in 60 Minutes or Less

Everybody knows at least one... those people who show up unannounced for a quick visit. You can't just kick 'em out, but you can be prepared!

Need food ideas for last minute company? Just cork open your favorite bottle of wine and we've got the rest covered.

1) Cheese Please
Pre-cut three different types of cheese. Some favorite recommendations are the always tasty Brie, Fontina, and Gouda. These can be served with wheat crackers and a dish of dijon mustard. You can even spice up the display with grapes and strawberries. Cheese and fruit is easy and goes perfectly with a simple bottle of wine.

2) 5 Layer Dip It

You can always serve chips and salsa, but why do that when you can make a simple 5 layer dip? Simply spread these 5 ingredients on a dinner plate in order:
  • 1 can Re-fried beans (Option: low-fat vegetarian)
  • 8 ounces sour cream (Option: fat free)
  • Medium-heat salsa
  • Shredded cheese (Option: pre-shredded in a bag. Low fat Mexican blend)
  • Chopped olives (They come in a small can pre-chopped)
Make it all low fat and no one will ever know.

3) Finger Foods
Strangely enough, people can't get enough of mini-pickles and black olives. Put these in a tiny white dish in the middle of your table, and they'll be the first to go.



4) Pita Bread
When you go to the supermarket they have what seems like 20 different kinds of hummus to choose from. Grab a variety of hummus with some pita bread and cut the bread into triangles. It makes for another delicious, quick appetizer.

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  • AnnieB's Avatar
    Posted by AnnieB Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:59am PDT

    great ideas! my favorite is the pita-hummus combination.

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  • Fabulously40's Avatar
    Posted by Fabulously40 Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:14am PDT

    I think this party needs a Sangria, check out the recipe

    http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/entertainment/follow-me-to-madrid-my-european-vacation-part-i-217389/

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  • navarros34's Avatar
    Posted by navarros34 Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:24am PDT

    I LOVE MAKING OR PLANNING A MEAL FOR FAMILY OR FRIENDS!

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  • Georgia W's Avatar
    Posted by Georgia W Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:26pm PDT

    I too love to prepare dinners and snacks for my family. That is when they were all home to eat it. Now it's just me and my 14 yr old son and my bf and we don't eat a lot. Nor do we have the company that comes over to visit.

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  • M@R!@'s Avatar
    Posted by M@R!@ Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:28pm PDT

    When I plan a party, I buy some beer and chips.

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  • Cindy's Avatar
    Posted by Cindy Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:20pm PDT

    I love all these Ideas and so fast and all can be healthy

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  • flossem2000's Avatar
    Posted by flossem2000 Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:03am PDT

    quick dessert.........store bought bakery made cookies slap some iceing on them and jimmies..... waaaaa laaaaa lookes homemade but oooooooooooo so simple !

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  • fony o's Avatar
    Posted by fony o Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:42am PDT

    I like all but most finger food is delicious..

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  • ONLYTNT's Avatar
    Posted by ONLYTNT Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:58am PDT

    Ha Pilgrams, pita-hummus is the best when your in a hurry and you want to bring a little something to a function so you dont look to cheap. and so many different flavors of hummus

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  • lee_aries17's Avatar
    Posted by lee_aries17 Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:21pm PDT

    I think it's a wonderful idea to prepare a delicious 60 minutes meal for friends.and family, I love pasta with shrimps.my favorite

    enjoy it to the fullest.....lee

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