
How much to prepare?
On average, plan for:
- Appetizers: 6-7 per person/hour
- Sweets: 3-5 per person
- Beverages: 1 cup non-alcoholic beverages per person/hour
- Coffee: ½ cup per person
- Tea: ¼ cup per person
Tasty appetizers are perfect for holiday celebrations, be they cocktail parties or several-course meals. Success begins with the very best ingredients. The Certified Angus Beef ® brand is so delectable, less than 8% of beef can earn the brand name. It’s always flavorful, tender and juicy.
Just like these mouthwatering appetizers!
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Size Matters
Make these recipes bite-sized to serve before a big meal or slightly larger for a cocktail party. Either way, these flavorful, creative treats will please your most discriminating guests.
Serving suggestions:
- Make appetizers small. Think one bite for less mess.
- Use garnishes: kale, lettuce leaves, olives, parsley or lemon peel
- Serve in interesting vessels such as hollowed bread, pumpkins or melon
- Encourage mingling: place appetizers in several locations instead of on one table
- Serve cold foods such as vegetables, shrimp and cubed cheese in a ring of ice
- Stash fresh trays of appetizers in the kitchen for quick refills

Cheers,
Chef Michael





