Great App Tray for Good Friday

THAT RHYMES! Oh, yeah!

This post was inspired by my brother, Jon. He, along with the rest of my family, is kinda weird. We desire delicious and some-what sophisticated fare, while doing very UNsophisticated things. . . like playing beanbags or bowling. I guess what they say is true about not being able to take the “small town” out of the guy.

Last weekend, my brother brought over some goodies for us to snack on while we awaited our BBQ’d deliciousness and it inspired this post. Everyone needs a go-to appetizer serving dish, and the tools to pull together a quick a delicious App Tray. Once again, this is a blank canvas for you to create and switch up all the time.

I re-created an App Tray last night to celebrate the long weekend.

FIRST, get out your go-to appetizer serving dish. If at all possible, get ONE dish that has separators. This makes for EASY storage and clean up. I got this brushed glass serving dish for $9.99 at IKEA and it has come in handy many times.

NEXT, if you have time to plan out your App Tray, think TEXTURE. Crunchy, soft, savory, sweet, salty, flakey. Try to get as many complimentary flavors and textures as possible. Mix and mingle both sophisticated flavors and those that are comforting.

Here are some suggestions:

• Marinated Artichoke Hearts
• Roasted Red Peppers
• Assortment of Cheeses
• Baguette Slices
• Flavored Crackers
• Pistachios, Peanuts, Almonds
• Marinated/Stuffed Olives
• Salami
• Prosciutto
• Spicy Mustard
• Hummus
• Tepenade
• Marinated Mushrooms
• Endive Spears

Here is what I did last night:

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