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Crostini - Finger Foods, Quick Easy Snacks, Buffet Food, Nibbles

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  Need to take a plate ? But what to take .... Looking for a quick and easy snack to take for  Shared festive lunches  or to add to a  Barbeque meal ?   Crostini is  the perfect solution.  A plate of freshly topped crisp Crostini  colorful and mouthwatering will have people heading back for more and it doesn't need to cost a fortune to prepare either.  Once you prepare your Crostini they can sit there until you need them and them top them fast and easy with whatever you have in the pantry.   How to ?   Turn oven on to 190 Degrees on Bake while you prepare your slices.  Slice one or two French Sticks or Loaves thinly - how thin depends on how crisp you like your Crostini or how fast they will cook.  Make a few loaves at a time so you always some on hand.  Brush liberally with Olive Oil.  Rub bread with fresh garlic and add to the Olive Oil  *T ip: use oil that already has garli...

Healthy Snacks, Home Made Hummus, Toasted Pita Bread

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Home made Hummus with toasted pita bread sprinkled with herbs and cheese and pineapple or cheese and gherkin bites on toothpicks Today I had two invitations and was invited to take a plate - bring something festive they said ! I had done the obvious, club sandwiches, asparagus rolls to death and I wanted a new twist and it had to be quick, easy, preferably healthy and look fantastic and delicious. Go here to find 100 healthy raw snacks and treats Since one of the occasions was an exercise class I didn't want to take a plate of something we would all spend the next ten sessions working off and the other was a creative fiber group so it need to at least look artistic. After a rethink here are some quick ideas for a festive occasion finger food that won't involve slaving over a hot stove, can be prepared fast and will look great too How you present  your offering  will make or break it and you can get away with a very simple plate if it looks amazing.   Here are some ide...