A Look At Children's Appetizers

Planning a party for children does not need to be hard... just provide a lot of fun food! Kids are always on the run, so serve up lots of easy finger foods. They really enjoy popping up to the table, grabbing a bite and running back to whatever they were doing. Serve up many varieties of appetizers so they can find what they like best when they visit the refreshment table.

Another serving idea is to present each child with their own plate of goodies that contain a little of everything. This works well if you know the likes and dislikes of each child. One of the best things about feeding kids at parties is you get to use your imagination. They love stuff that has interesting shapes or reminds them of something else.

Sandwiches are always a good idea. Small finger sandwiches take little time to make, especially when filled with many different spreads. Do not serve any nut spreads in case someone suffers from nut allergies. Cut up the sandwiches with cookie cutters for a real fun food. Lay them out on colorful trays to make them attractive. You can cut them to look like leaves, hearts, circles, teddy bears, gingerbread men, or triangles.

All kids love pizza. Make up some pizzas and slice them into small pieces that can be popped into their mouths. These homemade pizza bites will taste better than commercial pizza rolls and they will not be too hot in the middle like the rolls can get. Keep the menu simple... make plain cheese, some pepperoni and maybe some ham pizzas. This will give them a nice variety without offering ingredients they may not like.

Dips are great party foods for kids. Give them cut up vegetables or fruit to dip. Chips are a great choice, especially if they are nice and sturdy so they do not break in the dip. Hummus is a good healthy choice for a dip. You can also choose to make some based on cream cheese or other delights.

A real fun food is pigs in a blanket. Use the tiny smoky sausages and roll them up with a little cheese and some biscuit dough. Bake them until done. These treats are great for little hands and fun for them to eat. If the kids are older, you can serve them on toothpicks or cut up cooked hot dogs or other foods and put them on sticks.

These suggestions are easy appetizer recipes that you can put together on your own before the party. Do not hire expensive caterers for this. Add a few sweets to end the party like cookies, popcorn, or small cakes. Be sure to serve a beverage they all like such as punch, juice or other favorite.

As you can see, hosting a kids' party can be simple. Provide plenty of fun foods and all your guests will be happy. You can easily prepare most of these ahead of time. Just put in a little planning and some great snacks.

By: Christine Szalay-Kudra

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