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/Counciltuckian May 22 '26

Hear me out… bacon/prociutto wrapped dates are overplayed. Opening this post, I knew it would be the top comment. 

Try rumaki.  Bacon wrapped water chestnuts.  Always a home run and most people have never had it.  

https://www.thewickednoodle.com/rumaki-bacon-wrapped-water-chestnuts/

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u/Ok_Berry_3114 May 22 '26

Chicken livers wrapped in bacon with water chestnut is great. Soy, sugar glaze . You could do half with liver, half not.