Appetizers and Finger Foods

Finger foods are delicious and are the main attraction for the guests at a party. They are served before the main course or at a cocktail party. So the next time you have a girl's night, a sleepover, or a drinks and cocktail party, here are some interesting recipes you can use.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup, butter or margarine (warm)
• 1 cup, plain flour
• 2 cups, Cheddar cheese (grated)
• ¼ teaspoon, cayenne pepper (ground)
• ¼ teaspoon, paprika or red pepper

Preparation:

• Set the oven at 400 ºF and let it preheat.
• In a bowl, mix butter/margarine, pepper, and flour.
• Next, add the cheese and blend well.
• On a greased baking dish, arrange small round cheese ball mixture.
• Bake for ten minutes in the preheated oven.

Ingredients:

• 12 eggs (large)
• ½ cup, mayonnaise
• 1½ tablespoons, mustard .
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Paprika (for garnish)

Preparation:

• In a large saucepan, place the eggs with water and bring it to a boil on medium heat. Boil for 15 minutes and place under cold water. Peel the eggs under running cold water.
• After the eggs are cool, cut them into halves lengthwise.
• Remove the yolks and place the yolk in a bowl.

• Mash the yolks and add mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper to it. Mix till all the ingredients have blended together.
• In the egg whites place this mixture and garnish with paprika, parsley, and an olive if desired.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons, cornstarch
• 1/3 cup, soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons, vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons, sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon, sugar

• 1 tablespoon, oyster Sauce
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• Black pepper
• Ginger, ground - ¼ teaspoon.
• 2 pounds, sirloin steaks (boneless and cut in cubes)
• ½ cup, green onions (finely sliced)

Preparation:

• In a mixing bowl add the cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame seeds, sugar, oyster sauce, garlic, black pepper, ginger, and vegetable oil. Mix well.

• Next, add the steak cubes and green onions and stir to coat well.
• Let this marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Remove the beef and drain, do not throw the marinade away.

• Add the beef to a broiler pan for 10 minutes brushing with marinade occasionally till it is cooked. Or grill barbeque style.

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces, chicken breast (boneless and skinless, cut into cubes)
• ½ cup, olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)

• ¼ teaspoon, pepper
• ½ cup, breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon, cayenne pepper

Preparation:

• In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, and pepper and mix well.
• In a dish add the chicken and marinate it with the oil and garlic mixture.
• Allow this to marinade for 1 hour.

• Remove the chicken and drain the marinade.
• Preheat the oven to 475 ºF.
• In another bowl mix breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper.
• Coat the chicken pieces with the crumbs.
• Arrange on a baking dish with a greased sheet.
• Bake till brown and cooked.