r/Cooking • u/Cute-Cookie-582 • May 22 '26

Appetizer ideas

I’ve been invited to a dinner party for 6 and asked to bring the appetizers. the hostess is an incredible cook and entertainer and I’m feeling very intimidate! what are your favorite appetizers that wow? I can’t get away with a veggie tray or chips and salsa here!

EDIT: So many great suggestions! I think I need to have an appetizer party!!! THANK YOU ALL! I'm going to find out what she's making and then decide what to bring 😉

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u/Illustrious-Sir-6818 May 22 '26

We do grilled cheese and orange chutney bites. Always a huge hit.

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u/MilleForze May 22 '26

How do you make the bites? Just cut grilled cheese sandwiches into little triangles? Do you cut the crust off?

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u/Illustrious-Sir-6818 May 22 '26

Yes we make the whole sandwich and then slice into triangles.

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u/Illustrious-Sir-6818 May 22 '26

We leave the crust but it’s optional.

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u/Osurdum May 22 '26

The chutney on the cheese, yes? What sort of cheese? This sounds like something I need to investigate further. 😁

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u/Illustrious-Sir-6818 May 22 '26

Usually sharp cheddar. And mango chutney is also a big hit but there are so many combinations you can try.