Need a really simple appetizer to make

Hi,

Can anyone suggest a really simple appetizer to make for xmas? I have a lot of running around to do xmas eve day and I promised to make an appetizer. I wanted something really easy, but yummy too.

Please any suggestions, anyone??
Thank you so much,
Denise

Re: Need a really simple appetizer to make

Ham Roll ups.
Buy thick sliced Deli Ham ( a good brand)
Spread with plain Cream Cheese and Cut up Green olives
Roll and then cut into round slices.

* Crudite
Buy Vegetables and cut them up and serve with store bought dip

* Cream Cheese Salsa Spread
Buy cream cheese (the block, not whipped) and place on dish.
Pour any type of salsa over the top and serve with crackers - I prefer a mango or some sort of sweet salsa.

Message edited 12/22/2005 11:16:03 AM.

Re: Need a really simple appetizer to make

Saw these on Food Network the other night:

Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1/2 cups

1 pint (2 cups) sour cream
1 tablespoon double concentrate tomato paste (from a tube)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained, jarred capers
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 pound smoked salmon, shredded (ask your deli counter person for the end pieces)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

In a medium bowl mix the sour cream, tomato paste and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in capers and red onion. Fold in the salmon and season with the salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For serving dip:
Red and green bell peppers, squared bottoms
Purple cabbage, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Radicchio, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Green cabbage, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Dippers:
Mini carrots
Icicle radishes
Treviso leaves
Cucumber spears
Cherry tomatoes and green cocktail olives each on sticks
Focaccia strips
Bread sticks (bakery)
Bagel chips, for salmon dip

Crab and Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 cups

1 (12-ounce) container whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 (6-ounce) can crabmeat
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, sherry, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in the crabmeat and chives. Top with additional chives.

For serving dip:
Red and green bell peppers, squared bottoms
Purple cabbage, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Radicchio, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Green cabbage, ruffled leaves and hollowed out