I need a healthy finger food recipes for a party of about 30 people? But, I don't know how to cook! HElP ME!!!

I would like to have something that dosen't take a long time to make. I have two small kids at home and I work a lot. I would like it if someone could help me out on this so that i don't go to this class LOOKING LIKE THE DUMB BLONDE!I need a healthy finger food recipes for a party of about 30 people? But, I don't know how to cook! HElP ME!!!
phyllo-spinach rolls.


you take feta(1 8 oz pkg crumbled) and parmesan(few shakes) and cream cheeses(1 8 oz pkg softened), thawed and drained spinach(1pkg), fresh parsley(couple pinches)and mix them in food processor until sort of creamy and spreadable.


Have a package of frozen phyllo dough sheets thawed.


1. unroll the dough in one stack and cover with a damp kitchen towel to keep from drying out.


2. take one sheet and brush with olive oil(lightly)


3. fold in half


4. spread the spinach mixture(couple teaspoons) fairly evenly along the folded side of the dough.


5. roll em up. you can cut them in half or leave them whole(kitchen scissors works best for this)


6. place them on baking sheet and very ligthly brush with the olive oil again, so that they will brown up.


7. 350 degrees for about 11-12 minutes.





this is a very simple recipe but takes a little patience when rolling them up. but after a couple you get the hang of it and you wont want to whip them against the wall-lol. they are a for sure crowd pleaser that nobody will believe you made yourself. and you would be surprised at how many people have never baked with phyllo dough- and they will be impressed.I need a healthy finger food recipes for a party of about 30 people? But, I don't know how to cook! HElP ME!!!
Hope this helps





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have a


vegetable platter with dip


fruit platter with dip


meat platter


variety of roils


condiments


make some sandwich up


egg


tuna


seafood


ham


desserts


and you are all ready to party


thank you
Try, kraftfoods.com for recipes.





If you want healthy stick with veggies, dips, cheese, crackers, fruit, sandwiches.





You don't even have to know how to cook.
Try this: Buy two or three packages of whole fresh mushrooms.Cut out the stems and fill the caps with Boursin cheese or perhaps a crab spread from your local seafood store.If you need a hot appetizer,try this:Buy two or three packages of chicken drumsticks and wings.Marinate them in Italian dressing overnite.Discard marinade.Grill chicken over med. high heat 15 min. or until done, turning once.Baste with fresh dressing last 5 min. of grilling.
I love this... it is sooo good... as far as the veggies.. i use the cut up veggies in the salad bar... it makes it alot easier.... you will love this! I use the cresent rolls they work out the best.. plus there are fat free ones out now! HAVE FUN!





2 refrigerated cans ready-made pizza dough or 2 cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls


SAUCE


8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature


1/2 cup mayonnaise or low-fat mayonnaise


1 package dry ranch dressing mix


TOPPINGS


1/2 head fresh broccoli, top florets only


1 bunch spring onions, including tops,thinly sliced


1-2 fresh ripe tomato, peeled,seeeds remove,diced


1/2 cucumber, peeled,seeds removed,diced


4 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese or shredded parmesan cheese (1 cup)


OPTIONAL TOPPING INGREDIENTS


sliced green olives or black olives (optional)


thinly sliced purple onion, chopped (optional)


thinly sliced celery (optional)


grated carrots (optional)


minced red bell peppers or green bell peppers (optional)


sliced and diced summer squash (optional)


sliced mushrooms (optional)


sliced asparagus spears (optional)


almost any vegetables, you like raw (optional
My kids and cub scouts love these





Ants on a log...


Spread peanut butter on celery and add raisins





Fish in a stream...


Spread cream cheese on celery and put gold fish crackers on





Apple juice finger jello...


4 small or 2 large JELL-O Brand Gelatin


2 1/2 cups boiling water or apple juice





Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water or juice. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. To un-mold: dip pan in warm water about 15 seconds. Cut into squares or use cookie cutters. Lift from pan.








Ice Cream in a Baggie (Very easy and a lot of fun to make.)


1/2 cup milk


1/4 cup half and half


1 tablespoon sugar


1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract


2 sandwich size Ziploc bags


1 one gallon size Ziploc bag


2 cups ice


1 tablespoon coarse salt


1. Put one small Ziploc bag inside the other and add the milk, half and half, sugar, and vanilla extract to the inside bag.


2. Seal both bags securely, removing excess air.


3. Add ice and salt to larger bag and place smaller bag inside. Seal firmly.


4. Let the kids shake themselves silly -- shaking, tossing, and turning the bag. Ice cream will be soft and ready to eat in 5 to 10 minutes.





If you need a meal let me know and I can get you more...
Go to your local deli and look around. They have a wide selection of everything you need from dips to sandwiches and desserts. Also look in the freezer section for tart shells and pastry shells that can be filled with chicken salad, pimento cheese, etc. also found in the deli section of your local stores, crackers and breads that are neutritious and different. If it looks too expensive see what is in it and try to put it together yourself. Put some meatballs in a crock pot with some brown gravy. When it gets hot add a cup of sour cream and you have instant swedish meatballs. Little smokies in another crock pot with crushed pineapple and currant or orange marmelade heated through is good also.
A veggie platter is a classic, you can buy them pre made or design your own. Spinach dip is easy and heealthy, thaw frozen spinach and add cream cheese, you can make it even healthier by surrounding it with celery to dip it with instead of chips. Or you can do a veggie platter and a friut platter, just put a dab of lemon juice on the apple slices to keep them from going brown, you can add berries and oranges, I even know a fruit dip. marshmellow fluff and cream cheese, sounds odd, but tastes great! especially with apples and strawberries. good luck!
Dips are good and easy. Sour cream with onion soup are big, or use vegetable soup mix instead (These are dry in a bag!). I make one that is a hit! place sliced pieces of liverwurst in a blender or food processor, add a tablespoon of mustard, 2-3 tablespoons of Kraft Salad Dressing (lighter and less calories than mayo!). puree until a smooth mix. Place in a sealable plastic container until ready to serve. Serve with celery, corn chips, or Buggles.
make some veggie spring rolls with peanut sauce or some quesadilla rolls with a light cream cheese with some veggies as well..
try foodnetwork.com or get a copy of Rachael Ray's 30 minute entertaining. SoutherenLiving.com and womansday.com are good sites, too.
Cruditee!!!


Veggie Platter with dip such as eggplant dip:


-eggplant baked and skin removed


-onion %26amp;garlic


-bell pepper


-white wine vinegar


-salt and pepper


-oregano


PUT THAT ALL IN A BLENDER AND blend away


ITs a very healthy dip for yumm veggie strips like bell peppers, celery, brocoli....
i'd say buy a veggie platter from your local deli.
Vegetables sliced with lunch meat rolled and stuck with toothpicks,served with ranch dressing or spinach dip and crackers.
veggie plates with dip or fruit plates are great finger foods





cheese cubes and lunchmeats displayed nicely also works. Provide toothpicks so they can serve themselves
South beach diet has a GREAT finger food - turkey/ham roll ups - no cooking involced!


Try this recipe (serves only 2 so increase to your needed amount!)


4 slices of turkey breat (or ham)


4 medium Boston lettuce leaves


Cilantro mayonnaise (see below)


4 scallions


4 red bell pepper strips





Place 1 slice of turkey on a leaf spead with Cilantro Mayo (see below). Add 1 scallion and 1 pepper strip. Fold into a tight cigarlike roll. (cilatro mayo can also be used as a dip if preferred)





Cilantro Mayonnaise


(yields 3/4 cup)


3/4 Cup reduced fat Mayo


3/4 Cup loosely packed Fresh cilantro leaves


1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice


1 teaspoon light soy sauce


1 small clove garlic





Place mayo, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, and galic in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.





Enjoy!
Take a baguette and slice it on the diagonal about 1/2'; thick. Place a thin slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, a thin slice of roma tomato and drizzle with basalmic vinegar. Garnish with fresh basil and you are good to go!