Fall-Party-Foods
November 17, 2011
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Fall Party Foods
When autumn befalls the valley, a near audible sigh of relief can be heard throughout the dessert. Scottsdale summers may be hard to stomach, but the crisp autumn days and wonderful Scottsdale culinary festivals that begin when the weather cools down are far more palatable. Whether you are throwing your own, or attending a friend of family members, these fall party foods will add a little flare to your normal party dish. Just remember, when it comes to parties, finger foods are king no matter how “high-brow” the affair.
Here are a few culinary techniques and recipe ideas to get your autumn celebration in full swing!
Tortilla Roll-ups
Nothing’s better than adding a little spice to a chilly day gathering, especially when you are enjoying the finest in close-to-the-border Scottsdale culinary dishes. This finger food feast will leave the guests smiling. If you have any vegetarians in the crowd, this is a perfect choice!
Ingredients:
5 to 10 10-inch flour tortillas
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
1 cup shredded pepper jack or Mexican blend cheese blend
1/2 package of taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Directions:
1. Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and seasoning.
2. Next, fold in the cheese and diced tomatoes and chilies, spreading the mixture over the tortillas.
3. Roll up the tortillas and set on a platter in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.
4. Once they have chilled, slice into 1-inch pieces and serve.
Baked Brie with Maple Syrup
This is a great appetizer for a more intimate gathering of guests as it tends to be a bit pricier to make than other recipes but it is so worthwhile. Rich in flavor and the tastes of the season, you truly can never go wrong with brie.
Ingredients:
1 round Brie cheese – 14 ounces
3/4 cup walnuts - chopped
2 cups maple syrup
1 French baguette, cut into 3/4 to 1 inch slices
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 200 F and place the Brie (unwrapped) into a baking dish, sprinkle the top with walnuts.
2. Next, pour maple syrup over the nuts and cheese.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese warms and softens, about 10 minutes.
4. Serve cheese with slices of baguette and the crows will go wild!
Pumpkin Dip
What could be more appropriate for the season than authentic pumpkin dip? Try out your culinary techniques with this tasty dip.
Ingredients:
1 package softened cream cheese
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 can solid pack pumpkin
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
Directions:
1. Blend cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until ingredients are smooth.
2. Once the lumps are out, begin to slowly mix in the pumpkin.
3. Next, begin stirring in the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and orange juice until well blended.
4. Chill and serve.
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