need a nice appetizer for crowd of 24. Doesnt have to be bbq.

[Ahumadora]

Summer time, grill some Peaches. (add/soak in booze is always a party favorite!!!) add a touch of cinnamon to the peaches.
My father in law does fine cut Spanish ham with rock Melon and goes together very welll.

[texastweeter]

prochutto and canelope, winning combination right there!

[gdsim1]

Being a KC guy, you KNOW I’ve gotta advocate for burnt ends! 👍 Especially if you go the "fake" or "poor man’s" versions, beef (chuck roast) and / or pork (country style ribs) are fairly easy.

If you’re lucky enough to have a Pit Barrel, the cook times in the recipes are greatly reduced as well... but your guests don’t need to know any of that! 😈 You SLAVED over the grill for HOURS, right? 😂😂😂

Here’s a couple links to show you why I laugh when I say that 😇:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a-szH1srxOI

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GDk0T2PI79c

[Dadof3Illinois]

My absolute favorites are either porkbelly, which can be done a couple different ways or do a variety of smoked sausage with two or three different cheeses. Spread those out on a board with some different mustard dipping sauces and you have some tasty pre meal treats. If you want something lighter make some caprese salad skewers...long toothpicks with a mini tomato, mozzarella cube and basil leaf on it and drizzle some balsamic reduction over it. Very easy because everything can be bought at the store and made ahead of time...

[gcdmd]

HOT PEPPER JELLY

1 1/2 cups hot peppers (including seeds), chopped
1/4 cup seeded sweet peppers, chopped
1 1/4 cups vinegar, divided
6 cups sugar
8 oz. liquid pectin (Certo)
Few drops green or red food coloring, as appropriate

Prepare 6 8-oz. canning jars.

Puree hot and sweet peppers in food processor or blender along with 1/4 cup vinegar until "liquefied." Pour into heavy saucepan and add remaining 1 cup of vinegar. Bring to a boil.

Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Stir and add pectin and food coloring. Return to boil, stirring constantly.

Pour into jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Seal and invert jars for a few minutes. Then, set upright to cool.

[fttank]

Franks Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip


Makes:4 cups
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:20 min Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup FRANK'S RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon into shallow 1-quart baking dish.

BAKE 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired, and serve with chips, crackers and/or veggies.

[ssandy_561]

We eat ours with Fritos Scoops and Celery.

[smokin fool]

Always a winner around here

[Santamarina]

I need this in my life!

[gcdmd]

I thought I had posted this before (see above).

[texastweeter]

devils on horseback (stuffed dates) have been a hit here for a while.

[JGo37]

I'm always going to recommend Mexican street corn.

[WayneT]

devils on horseback (stuffed dates) have been a hit here for a while.

They are a hit here too. I sometimes add a Caribbean flair to them. I soak the dates in rum before stuffing them with an almond and Gorgonzola cheese and wrapping them in bacon. I then dip them in Jerk sauce.

[kjbarth]

Mozzarella Caprese or grilled peaches with prosciutto.

[DavidNorcross]

Here is a good one.

https://snsgrills.com/pages/smoked-queso?_pos=1&_sid=7032b2589&_ss=r

I have done this one a couple times. Great recipe.

[Draznnl]

Ultra easy:
A wheel of brie, some hard cheese, slice up a couple of pepperoni sticks, and crackers of choice

Easy:
A couple pounds of shrimp in a gallon zip lock bag, add a bunch of Cajun seasoning. Seal bag and shake well to coat the shrimp. Saute or grill.

[smokin fool]

Jalapeño rolls

clean a buncha jalapeno’s
put them in a food processor with a few spoonfuls of olive rings and spices to taste
grind it up and combined with sifted cream cheese and a coupla dollops of mayo, even each dressing
spread on tortilla/fajita shells
put in the fridge to firm up and cut into bite sized portions
I make these for get together and they disappear
You can make them as hot and or spicy as you like which is a plus

[Richard Chrz]

Smoked quinoa Mac and cheese

[Santamarina]

No party is complete without my homemade salsa. It’s always requested by guests, and it’s super easy.

Red Salsa - party batch (cut in half for family batch)

Two Large cans (24oz) Tomatoes - whole peeled

Serranos - 4 - pan roasted until outside is blistered

Cilantro - one bunch (include stems for more flavor!)

Garlic granulated - 1 tbsp

Salt - 1 tbsp corse kosher

White onion - 1/4 of a small/medium onion

Juice from half of a Key Lime

Pinch or two of cumin

Blend all ingredients to desired consistency.

Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.