Hello! I am throwing myself a birthday party next weekend,and I decided to make all the appetizers/hor doeuvres and cake for the party. I love to cook but don’t get to a lot, so I am excited to do this. I have a few... (4 replies, last updated by AppleSister January 20, 2006)

We’re having a progressive dinner part. There will be 17 people attending, and we’re taking care of the hors d’oeuvres. So far, we’re serving a cauliflower soup (demi tasse cups) and sweet and sour... (19 replies, last updated by chef chicklet March 26, 2009)

When making hors d’oeuvres with puff or phyllo pastry, can I make them a few weeks ahead of time and then freeze them? Do I freeze before or after baking? How do I defrost them? Anyone have any great recipes? Thanks (9 replies, last updated by Pat Goldberg November 21, 2003)

What do I know about buying hors d’oeuvres for parties? I generally just bring dozens of baby empanadas and/or corn fritters from a great Colombian bakery I know. What better hors d’oeuvre could there possibly be?... (9 replies, last updated by Deven Black March 3, 2003)

I’m hosting a party with a Sunset Theme. I’d like all my hors d’oeuvres to be in the colors of the sunset – i.e. orange, purple, pink/magenta, indigo and presented creatively. Some of my thoughts are a... (3 replies, last updated by souschef August 20, 2009)

I have been tasked with catering a fashion industry party providing 50 guests with 3 choices of hors d’oeuvres: meat, seafood and veg/cheese. The caveats are that I will have no oven and must provide non-fried, non-crumby... (123 replies, last updated by sarah galvin August 13, 2009)

We’re hosting an Indian dinner party tonight and I’d like to serve some sort of hors d’oeuvres before we sit down. I’m looking for the Indian equivalent of a cheese plate with olives—something I can... (10 replies, last updated by foodwich March 28, 2009)

for a Duck hors d’oeuvre... any ideas?? (3 replies, last updated by JK Grence the Cosmic Jester November 6, 2007)

I’m doing research for an article on what’s hot and what’s not in hors d’oeuvres (for wedding receptions, in particular) and would love some feedback. What are the must-haves and what’s passé? Do... (41 replies, last updated by TampaAurora June 19, 2008)

fantastic bite sized hor d’oeuvres at Costco? I have read the favorite food at Costco threads, but want things that are good enough for a wedding – and sayign there isn’t anything is OK too. Evening, light... (7 replies, last updated by pengcast June 14, 2008)

My most excellent independent butcher shop, The Butcher Block agreed to start stocking Dufour puff pastry and got interested in stocking their hors d’oeuvres. They got in 4 varieties. I have purchased 3 so far. These are... (2 replies, last updated by pikawicca December 24, 2006)

I’m working on a fundraiser right now in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for our local animal shelter. Because of budget considerations, our board members will probably be doing the desserts...all to be bite-sized and passed.... (20 replies, last updated by morwen June 24, 2008)

I’m planning a tail and fingerfood party. Any ideas about why I can get nice canapes/hors d’oeuvres made? I don’t want full-on catering, I’d just like to pick up a few trays of interesting, tasty... (4 replies, last updated by kc girl August 12, 2003)

I’m hosting some Brits (30 or so) in a few weeks for what will mostly be an all-American barbecue. That said, I’d like to prepare an hors d’oeuvres using Stilton. The affair will be informal and outside, so it... (6 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste July 18, 2005)

I want to throw a party with classic tails and retro hors d’oeuvres. Here’s a list of nibbles I’ve come up with. Any other suggestions? Something with sliced olives? Hot crab dip with toasted almonds? 1. Deviled... (44 replies, last updated by another_adam March 12, 2007)