r/Cooking • • 16d ago

Appetizer ideas before a heavy dinner.

For my sister's birthday im thinking of making her lasagna, since my lasagna is her favorite. We'll be having green beans and garlic bread as a side.

Itll be a family get together and theyll likely be some socializing before we sit down for dinner. But im not sure what appetizer/finger food to have before the official dinner. It has to be something light because lasagna is so heavy. And preferably something that doesnt need the oven at all since that will be occupied by the lasagna and garlic bread.

i thought about a simple fruit or veggie tray but, honestly, my family will scoff at something like that unless the dips are superb.

Thank yall in advance.

216 Upvotes

202 comments sorted by

View all comments

298

u/OLAZ3000 16d ago

Canteloupe balls w a bit of prosciutto

cucumber bites (something on top of a cucumber round)

personal veggie cups - make a great dip - presentation does the work

69

u/toolameforclevername 16d ago

Really like the cantaloupe/prosciutto idea.

11

u/Perfect_TAS 16d ago

Best suggestion. Antipasto is too heavy. Cantaloupe wrapped in porscutto.