Great Appetizers Without Cooking by Squidoo

Great Appetizers Without Cooking

With springtime events coming up, are you looking for easy recipes so that entertaining is simple and you have more time for fun with your guests? Summer means outdoor parties or maybe picnic or tailgate foods to prepare but shouldn't mean time spent in the kitchen. Here are some simple but delicious ideas for quick and easy appetizers. Most of these have only a few ingredients and require little or no cooking. Some I hesitate to even call recipes, but all are delicious. Whether you are an experienced cook looking for some quick and easy ideas or a novice cook needing simple no-cooking basics, you can find some great appetizer recipes here. Check out these suggestions and recipes for some quick but yummy food. So if you need to take something to a party (or even if you are having folks over for Scrabble or a poker night) but don't really want to cook, you are sure to find a quick, easy and delicious snack idea.

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

1. No-Cook Kabobs
2. Kabob Recipe Video
3. Need skewers for your kabobs?
4. Peppered Crackers
5. Cheese-Beer Dips--Find Your Favorite!
6. Cream Cheese and .......

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No-Cook Kabobs

Use some creativity for great combinations!

Use wooden skewers to combine several ingredients for an attractive and convenient appetizer. Try combining ham, olives, and your favorite cheese. You could also set out the ingredients and let guests have the fun of creating their own combinations. Kabobs work well for sweet treats also. Slices or segments of favorite fruits make a delicious, healthy, and colorful offering. How about strawberries, pineapple, and banana? Add some dipping sauces (how about a chocolate sauce for your fruit skewers?) and you are ready to serve with no cooking and only a few minutes of preparation time. You are only limited here by your imagination.