If it were up to me, dinner most nights would be an assortment of appetizers. I love finger foods and I love variety. Of course I don't love a lot of prep work and rarely plan ahead, so appetizers as dinner never happens...unless it's a family party (like the one we're having this Father's Day) and I fill up on hot artichoke dip with a side of chips and cowboy salsa before the chicken is off the grill.
My sister has requested this caprese bites with tangerine fig balsamic for Father's Day dinner and I'm happy to oblige.
Speaking of appetizers, Father's Day is a great time to whip up a batch of hearty finger foods. Here is a roundup of appetizers Nathan would—or already does—love.
Avocado Egg Rolls with Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce from Taste and Tell
Copy Cat Chili's Dipping Sauce from Chef in Training
Fried Pickles from The Vanilla Tulip
Individual Seven Layer Dips from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Mini Mac and Cheese Pies from The Curvy Carrot
Buffalo Chicken Waffle Bites from Real Mom Kitchen
Cowboy Salsa from yours truly
Fajita Steak Dip from Sweet Basil
Chicken Tostada Bites from Apple a Day
Queso Fundido with Chorizo from I Wash You Dry
Jalapeno Popper Dip from Closet Cooking
Asian Meatballs from Gimme Some Oven
Stuffed Jalapenos with Gorgonzola and Bacon from Foodie Crush
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry
Wow, definitely a post dedicated to dads! I love man food. Thanks for including my queso! :)
Emily Hill
Me too! I seriously love hearty appetizers. They're my fave. :)
Heidi @foodiecrush
I am so with you on having an assortment of bites instead of one big meal. Maybe we need to put that philosophy into action in real life soon? Happy dad's day!
Emily Hill
I'd love that! Just a smorgasbord of appetizers and lots of napkins. ;)
Deborah
For New Years every year, my family gets together and has a big appetizer party. I'm thinking this is a great idea for Father's Day, too. Great call!! And thanks for the link - you are the best!
Emily Hill
We totally need to do that for New Year's Eve this year. That would be perfect!
carrian
yeah, I pretty much pinned this selfishly so that I could work my way through each one. Seriously, so delicous!
Emily Hill
Seriously. Let me know what you make and what I need to sample. :)
Kevin
Ok, I’ll start with the Caprese Bites, the Mini Mac and Cheese Bites and of course the Cowboy Salsa. Give us about 10 minutes and then we’ll order the entrées.
Thanks
Emily Hill
Perfect. I'm on it.
Kristina P.
Yum! I'm always on the lookout for good vegetarian appetizers.
Emily Hill
Vegetarian? What's that? ;)