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Appetizers are a good type of food for entertaining, and you can have the ingredients on hand during the holidays to make some quick appetizers on a few minutes' notice. Whether you are at someone's house or our apartments in Denver, being ready to entertain last-minute guests makes Thanksgiving gatherings so much easier. Many people travel quite a way to celebrate with family and friends before and after Thanksgiving because it may be the only chance "the gang" will be in one place. Here are some suggestions for easy appetizers for you to serve when your loved ones arrive.
Bruschetta
With a loaf of French bread and some canned or jarred bruschetta, you can create this appetizer quickly in your Denver apartment. Bruschetta comes in a few varieties, but many grocery stores have at least the standard tomato version on the shelf. You can stock up for when guests arrive.
Slice French bread about 1-inch thick and put on a baking pan. Toast in the oven at 350 degrees just long enough for bread to start to brown (about 3 to 5 minutes). While toasting, open a jar of bruschetta. When bread is toasted, put about 1 teaspoon of bruschetta on each slice. Place on a plate and serve.
Optional variations:
Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top of bread when toasting; then add bruschetta.
Stuffed Olives
Stuffed olives can be made quickly and served immediately. All you need are black or green olives already pitted and a can of almonds. To prepare, open the can or jar of already-pitted olives, drain the liquid, and pat dry with a paper towel. Then open the can of whole almonds, and put one almond inside each olive. Put toothpicks in each one and put on a plate and serve.
Optional variations:
Stuff olives with cream cheese or cheese spread.
Vegetables and Dip
Creating a veggie and dip tray is easy to do. This idea works best if you buy fresh veggies ready to serve such as small, peeled carrots, green beans or cherry tomatoes. Place veggies on a tray and then make the dip. All you need is a package of dip seasoning and a small container of either sour cream or plain yogurt. Mix in seasoning and serve with veggies.
Your friends and loved ones will feel right at home with your quick appetizer recipes. Contact us for information about our available apartments in Denver.
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When you have guests visiting your apartments in Denver, you’ll want to be sure your apartment home is ready to welcome everyone. Whether your guests are only staying for supper or they are staying over, here are the best cleaning tips for the holiday season!
Clear Out the Refrigerator
You’ll want to free up as much space in your fridge as possible. You’ll need the space for your own dishes, and your guests will probably bring plates and platters with their own foods. This is a great time to clear out the fridge of anything that’s old, outdated or simply doesn’t need to be in the refrigerator. Give shelves and the door a good wipe down, too!
Clean the Oven and Microwave
The last thing you need when cooking for a holiday celebration is a kitchen full of smoke. Be sure to clean the floor of the oven of any spilled grease or other food debris. Wipe down the walls of the oven, too. Clean out the microwave so it’s sparkling and ready for any last minute heating-up needs.
Wash Linens
Go through all of your household linens such as napkins, tablecloths and bed linens. If you haven’t used them for a while, they may have developed a musty odor. Launder anything that doesn’t smell fresh. Pull them out of the dryer as soon as they’re dry, so you don’t end up having to iron everything, too.
Stock Up on Towels and Dishcloths
After your holiday meal, guests may volunteer to help clean up. Be sure you have plenty of extra drying towels and dishcloths available for everyone so you can all work together to make cleanup fast and easy.
Vacuum a Few Days Ahead
Vacuuming can kick up airborne particles and dust. Don’t risk making your apartment home dusty just before guests arrive. Instead, vacuum a few days ahead of your party and then give the rooms a quick dusting the night before the celebration. This will ensure that surfaces are clean and ready to be used as serving areas.
Finally, don’t overwhelm yourself trying to get every spot spick and span. Remember, your guests are there to enjoy your company and celebrate the season. To find out for yourself how great it is to entertain in our Denver apartments, please contact us today!
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