Cocktail party style nibbles...

oh_hunnihunni, May 8, 6:37am
I need ideas for easy (but deeply impressive!) transportable, cold, savoury nibbles to sop up alcohol for a forthcoming social event this week. Something a bit different...

speckle77, May 8, 7:18am
Mini quiches,
mini meatballs on toothpicks with dipping sauces,
cheese & cracker selection,
small spring rolls, samoas etc with dipping sauces,
kebabs,
& can't remember what they are but.. loaf of fresh crusty bread with dip in the middle.

oh_hunnihunni, May 8, 8:17am
Nice ideas but no dip allowed because of commercial carpet restrictions lol... just to make it even more challenging...

I'm going to have to resurrect my 60's cookbooks I think!

eastie3, May 8, 9:09am
Grilled Aubergine w Tomato Jam
1 large aubergine,or use long thin ones
Tin of chopped tomatoes,unflavoured
1Tbs brown sugar
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 sm onion,diced
1Tbs olive/rice bran oil

Into a med saucepan:
Gently fry onion in oil until translucent but not browned.
Add other ingredients,stir and gently simmer until the liquid hasevaporated.This takes 30mins or so.

Cut thin slices of aubergine lengthwise and cook on grill pan -I use my George Foreman.
To assemble,spread a spoonful of tomato jam on each aubergine slice,add one or two fresh basil leaves,roll up and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
I serve this on a white platter garnished with fresh basil leaves.