Burns - The Finger Food Cookbook: Wonderful Recipes for Your Next Party or Gathering

The Finger Food Cookbook

Wonderful Recipes for Your Next Party or Gathering

By

Angel Burns

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Table of Contents

Finger foods are appetizers, hors duvres, or snacks that are easy to eat either by hand or with tiny forks and knives or toothpicks. They need no utensils and may be eaten while standing up or walking around. The name comes from the fact that in ancient Rome, finger-foods were literally foods that were eaten by fingers rather than cutlery (i.e., sliced meats, cheese, fruit, etc.).

A big part of the fun of eating finger foods is being able to eat them outside the kitchen, especially at a party where it's not easy to hold a knife or fork. The foods eaten with fingers vary widely. Sometimes they're just a little amuse-bouche (the French term for a sample or amuse-bouche is banal), and sometimes they can be big enough to fill several people.

Finger foods are a great way to start off an event. Everyone loves to snack, and the recipes are tasty and easy to make. Theyre also great for parties because they are so easy to prepare! Its nice to have a few of them on hand for when your guests arrive. You can put them out in the kitchen or dining room, or just in the living room if its a small party.

Modern Finger Foods

The concept of finger foods is typically limited to western countries since the cuisines from Asia and the Middle East use spoons for most foods. There are, however, some local or regional exceptions. In the northern parts of China, Korea, and Japan, some foods are eaten by hand, especially dumplings and similar items. In India, South Asia and the Middle East, bread is often eaten with fingers. In Spain, many different dishes might be served on a small plate known as a tapa (which is very reminiscent of an "entre" sized plate).

The popularity of finger foods in restaurants has grown considerably in recent times. Fast food restaurants have long offered finger foods or snacks, but more and more casual restaurants are now offering dishes that are easier to eat with fingers than with utensils. At pubs and traditional English-style pubs, snacks such as peanuts and crisps (potato chips) can be consumed without the use of cutlery.

In Europe, especially Italy, the finger foods made at home are common in everyday meals for children.

Cooking Methods

Finger foods in the West tend to be cooked in a frying pan, though some can be made on an open fire or barbecue. In the East, they are typically cooked in a wok or saucepan, often with pre-prepared toppings such as mayonnaise or vegetables. Some foods like sushi might be served as a finger food but usually served separately for easy dipping. Sushi might also be eaten with chopsticks rather than fingers, though this is uncommon outside of Japan.

Some of the dishes are more like a meal or snack, others are a nibble and some can be a finger food.

Formal Events, Parties and Holidays

Formal events like wedding receptions and corporate parties need finger foods that are prestigious and appetizing.

In a pinch, use your imagination! For example, you can make your own crudits (vegetable chips) by cutting into sticks or cubes and dipping them in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Or make your own potato chips by cutting potatoes into small slices or cubes before baking at 375F for around an hour. You can dip the potatoes in a sauce, or you could even make your own homemade dips. There are thousands of ways to use your imagination and create new finger food recipes. If you have a special occasion coming up and are looking to create something special, just use your imagination!

Large Variety of Choices

If you want to serve finger foods at a formal event, dinner party or any other type of gathering, youll have a large variety of choices. You can find many different finger food ideas in this cookbook that you can make using your favorite ingredients. Whether youre looking for hors d'oeuvres, party nibbles or appetizers, you'll find it here!

Easy to Serve

Many of the finger foods are easy to serve and without utensils. It makes everything easier on a busy day and allows guests the chance to enjoy a little time with each other outside of the main host-provided meal.

These are recipes for appetizers, hors d'uvres, and snacks that are easy to eat by hand or with tiny forks and knives.

This is a very wonderful and tasty finger food that is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, then baked and served when needed.

Servings:

Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 sheets frozen pastry, thawed, cut into 6 (3) rounds
• 2 tbsp. virgin olive oil
• 2 large shallots, diced
• 2 lb. Cremini mushrooms, sliced
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 4 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 c. Gruyere cheese, grated
• Thyme to garnish

Instructions:

Start heating the main oven to 375 degrees F.

Arrange the pastry rounds in one single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the refrigerator while you are cooking the mushrooms.

In a large frying pan or skillet over moderate heat, heat the oil.

Add the shallots and cook while stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes.

Add the sliced mushrooms and cook while stirring until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes and season with salt and black pepper. Add the thyme and stir. Take the pan off the heat.

Lightly grease 12 jumbo muffin cups. Evenly divide the mixture along with the grated cheese between the 12 cups, and top with a chilled round of pastry.