While there isn’t always time for a grocery run before the guests arrive, Michael Angelo’s offers some quick and tasty recipes with items already on-hand. Spice up these shortcuts with nice presentation and platters and your guests will be quite impressed!
30-Second Spinach Salad
Spinach
Tomatoes and/or pecans
Parmesan Cheese
Balsamic/red wine vinegar and olive oil
Mix ingredients to fulfill servings needed.
Antipasto Skewers
Salami, pepperoni and/or other deli meats
Cheese (any flavor)
Olives
Jarred vegetables such as artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper or pepperoncini peppers
Small wooden skewers
Cut cheese, meats and peppers into bite size portions. Alternate ingredients on skewer and serve!
Impromptu Tiramisu
Cookies (vanilla flavored, but any kind could work)
Brewed coffee (regular or flavored)
Whipped cream
Grand Marnier/Kahlua
Chocolate syrup
Dip cookies in coffee and layer with whipped cream and a touch of Grand Marnier, Kahlua or other liqueur. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top.
