We all love to entertain, right? And maybe we would do it more often if we could spend less money on feeding everyone. The holiday season is a great time for parties, but we are already spending so much money in other areas, how can we afford to have people over? Like always, in order to spend less you just need to do a little planning. Here are some great ideas for providing your guests with good foods that cost very little to make.
Opt for foods that use inexpensive ingredients. Some examples are:
Caramel Corn
Caramel corn is tasty and uses very simple ingredients to make. Check out this article for a tasty recipe for crunchy caramel corn.
Chips and Salsa
Make some homemade salsa and buy tortilla chips from the grocery store, or from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Salsa is much more classy (and tasty!) when it is homemade instead of store-bought. Check out these articles for recipes and tips:
How to Get the Best Tortilla Chips at the Cheapest Prices
Bruschetta
Slice a baguette, rub each piece with garlic and toast in the oven. Top with sliced mozzarella, tomato, and olives. Serve with Italian dressing or balsamic vinegar to splash on the top. Or, experiment with other toppings and sauces for your own version of bruschetta.
Potato Skins
There are a few different versions of potato skins, and the families.com food bloggers have covered this topic so well, I will only leave you with links to their articles on this yummy appetizer:
Click Here If You Love Potato Skins!
Appetizers For Your Next Get Together Part 2
Related Articles:
Host a Salsa Competition Party http://frugal.families.com/blog/host-a-salsa-competition-party
Party Games that Don’t Cost a Dime–For Teenagers and Adults http://frugal.families.com/blog/party-games-that-dont-cost-a-dime-for-teenagers-and-adults
Have A Get-Together For Less http://frugal.families.com/blog/have-a-get-together-for-less