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Appetisers That Can Feed a Crowd This NYE

Friday 18 December, 2020, Interflora

Whether you're hosting a soirée at home to ring in the New Year or are doing it virtually over zoom, it's a time to celebrate. Dazzling décor and drinks build the hype for any good NYE shindig, there’s one element you should never overlook: appetizers. The best New Year’s Eve sumptuous spreads are easy to make, taste amazing and don’t take a ton of time to get onto your table. 

asparagus wrapped in proscuitto

Lucky for you, we jotted down some of the delicious crowd-pleaser bite-sized finger food to keep your guests snacking until the clock strikes 12. From canapes to stuffed and wrapped things, there’s something here for everyone to keep them going All NYE Night. Your guests just won’t be disappointed.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

INGREDIENTS

  • 350g prosciutto
  • 450g asparagus
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

 DIRECTIONS

  1. Chop the tough ends off the asparagus
  2. Wrap a slice of prosciutto tightly around the spears from bottom to tip. Repeat with all spears.
  3. Coat the bottom of a large non-stick skillet with olive oil.
  4. Cook spears on all sides for 2-3 minutes each, until the prosciutto is slightly browned and crisp.

 

Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites

 INGREDIENTS

  • 120g softened cream cheese
  • 85g shredded mozzarella
  • 120g freshly grated Parmesan 
  • 3 medium zucchinis, cut into 1/2" rounds
  • 100g artichoke hearts
  • 100g spinach
  • 30g sour cream 
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • Seasoning: salt, red chilli flakes, black pepper

 DIRECTIONS

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 200-250° C
  2. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and season it with red chilli flakes, salt and pepper. 
  3. Spread about a tablespoon of the mixture on top of each zucchini coin.
  4. Bake the coins for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted and zucchini is tender.

NYE party appetiser recipes

Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels

 INGREDIENTS

  • 1 thawed sheet of puff pastry
  • 150g thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 130g shredded asiago or mozzarella cheese
  • 30g grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Bottle of pizza sauce
  • Dried Oregano

 DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375° C.  
  2. Roll out the pastry on a floured platform.
  3. Spread a little pizza sauce and arrange the pepperoni evenly over the pastry, leaving a half inch border around the edge.  
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the pepperoni.
  5. Starting with the long edge, tightly roll the pastry
  6. Wrap it in cling and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  7. You can use little water to seal the ends.
  8. Unwrap and cling and cut it an-inch thick.  
  9. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.  
  10. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and dried oregano and serve with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping.

pizza pinwheels recipe

Endive Tuna Boats

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cans Tuna
  • 10-12 Belgian Endive Leaves
  • 1 Diced Green Apple
  • 1 bunch coriander

Veggies:

  • 1 Shredded carrot
  • 2 thinly sliced celery stalks
  • 1 chopped cucumber

Dressing:

  • 1 tbsp. fresh dill
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine tuna (drained) with the apple and the veggies in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl
  3. Combine the dressing with the mixture and mix well.
  4. Spoon into endive leaves and serve it with a stalk of coriander on top.

 

Let us know if you included any of these delicious bites for your NYE get-together on Facebook or on Instagram using the hashtags #AlwaysInterflora and #InterfloraAU

 


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