If you plan to arrange a buffet, then you definitely need to take care of the appropriate snacks. They should be varied and be available in large enough quantities for all guests. But in size, on the contrary, the smaller the better: then everyone can try all kinds of the offered treats and not burst from overeating. The ideal option is canapes. They come in different types depending on the ingredients used and the methods of serving. We offer some interesting recipes for skewer snacks, as they are convenient to take and eat even on the go.
How to determine the types of snacks?
What snacks to cook depends on the features of the event and what the festive table will be (and whether it will be at all). So, if you plan a feast "on a grand scale" with hot dishes, salads, desserts and so on, then you can limit yourself to one or two types of canapes. If this is a buffet or cocktail party, then skewered dishes will most likely be the main meal of the evening, and therefore you need to take care of their variety: from cold to hot and sweet canapes.
Universal canapes: boat, swim!
Let's start with universal snacks that are suitable for any occasion. For them we need: hard cheese (for example, parmesan), ham, bell pepper, olives and grapes. We will have peculiar boats made of halves of large grapes, a cube of ham on top, a small olive on it, then a curved slice of cheese (in the form of a sail) and straw pepper (flag). Such canapes on skewers will look very interesting, and the combination of ingredients will pleasantly surprise guests.
Shrimp Snacks
A variety of recipes for appetizers on skewers with shrimp as the main component. Here are some good variations. The first is exotic: boiled shrimp, a cube of pineapple and a whole olive. This appetizer is very light and juicy. Another option: boiled or fried shrimp alternates with rings of olives, slices of tomato, sweet pepper and cubes of hard cheese. It can also be shrimp with cream cheese and cucumber.
Gourmet red fish treat
Since we are talking about seafood, then you can not ignore the red fish. It can be lightly salted salmon or salmon. What skewer appetizer recipes exist with these ingredients? Cream cheese, as well as cucumbers and olives go well with such fish. Make, for example, small canapes of toasted white bread with cheese cream, herbs, salmon slices and capers. You can add a circle of cucumber or a little red caviar for decoration.
Will it be hotter?
All the proposed combinations are cold skewers. Recipes selected are the simplest and fastest to prepare. What about more satisfying and hot dishes? It can be all kinds of "kebabs" of baked salmon, chicken or fried shrimp in batter. Hot meat and fish dishes are best complemented with fresh vegetables, cheese cubes and olives. Just combine all these components with a skewer and put on a dish. Serve on a flat plate decorated with lettuce and other herbs.
The finale of the evening - fruit sweets on skewers
We seem to have forgotten something. Still would! But what about dessert? The best sweet recipes for skewers appetizers - with fruit. Choose your favorite combinations, but exclude apples, because when cut, they quickly darken (oxidize) and lose their appearance. Ideal for serving: grapes, strawberries and bananas, as well as pineapple, kiwi and orange. Fruits can be "diluted" with cubes of hard cheese, and even pour melted chocolate and sprinkle with coconut flakes or nuts. So the question of delicious and varied appetizers for a buffet table, party or other celebration is simply and quickly resolved.