Amazing Appetizer Recipes Make Parties Memorable!

So you need some great party ideas, huh? Why not start with some excellent appetizers first? It's true! Perhaps, you may find this idea so simple that you might overlook this phase. But hey! :) Is there such a "great" party without delicious food? Food should always be the center of any party! It's no secret; everybody loves eating! So are you ready to get started? Put your hat on! We are going to build that menu from scratch! On your marks... ready... Goooo... :) Marinated Chicken Wings 1 cup dry sherry

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

48 chicken wings

In a large bowl combine sherry, soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger; set aside. Disjoint chicken wings into 3 parts each. Discard the tip end or save to use for soup stock at a later time. Marinate chicken pieces in sherry mixture in the refrigerator at least three hours, but not longer than 24 hours. Arrange 20 pieces at a time in a single layer on a heat- resistant, non-metallic serving platter. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 12 to 14 minutes or until chicken is well cooked. Turn chicken pieces over after 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining pieces as needed. Tip: Uncooked chicken pieces can either be stored in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or may be frozen for 3 months. Cooked pieces may be reheated. Serving Size: 12 Colorado Potato Supremes 4 russet potatoes

8 teaspoons whole seed or grainy mustard

6 ounces brie cheese

2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onion tops

Preheat oven to 400F. Prick potatoes in 5 or 6 places with he tines of a fork. Bake potatoes 50-60 minutes, until tender and skins are crisp. Cut potatoes crosswise into 4 thick slices. With a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out a little potato from the center. Season with salt and pepper; spread each hollowed out center with 1/2 teaspoon mustard. Cut up brie into 16 chunks; place one piece in each center. Sprinkle with chives. Place on baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese has melted and browned in spots. Serve warm. Makes 16 appetizers. Crisp-Fried Pasta Nibbles Pasta -- in desired shapes

Oil for deep frying

Garlic salt *

*Note: Another seasoned salt may be used instead of garlic salt. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until almost tender. Drain and pat dry on paper towels. Heat oil in deep Saut