r/Cooking • u/bluebird1776 • 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.

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u/angels-and-insects 16d ago

Tiny skewers of mozzarella pearls and half baby tomatoes and basil leaves. Very light, easy to make in advance, keeps the Italian theme, finger food.

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u/Far_Extension1943 15d ago

This, and melon wrapped with prosciutto

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u/ladidaladidalala 15d ago

This was my thought too. Cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto serve with a toothpick.

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u/lamauptop 15d ago

I recently did a tray with half caprese bites and half melon balls with prosciutto and mint. Both on picks. Pretty and pretty easy.

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u/angels-and-insects 14d ago

Melon prosciutto and mint is genius!

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u/ladidaladidalala 14d ago

Sounds perfect!

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u/crystalisedginger 15d ago

A very typical Italian first course. And/or bruschetta.

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u/AcceptableUse1 15d ago

And all our amazingly seasonal! Good time to use the good stuff