party hors d’oeuvres SIMPLE ENTERTAINING—BE PREPARED FOR ANY TYPE OF PARTY IN MINUTES cocktail party Savory Bay® Mini Crab Cakes†† Member’s Mark® Crab Rangoon†† 30-count box. 30 handmade pieces. Sauce included. Member’s Mark® 21/25 Colossal Cooked Tail-on Shrimp†† #904118 1.5-lb. bag. #235397 #654408 Brie and Pecan Stuffed Mushrooms†† Grilled Lamb Skewers with Mint Pesto Recipe on samsclub.com/entertaining. Recipe on samsclub.com/entertaining. Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese Totino’s® Pizza Rolls†† Tyson® Dino Nuggets†† 15-pack, 7.25-oz. boxes. 140-count box. 4-lb. box. #828773 #665375 #616364 Jonathan T.™ Franks in a Blanket†† Fruit Skewers PB&J Cutouts Recipe on samsclub.com/entertaining. Recipe on samsclub.com/entertaining. Sam’s Club® Master of Wine, Bob Paulinski, recommends serving Johann Falkenberg ® Riesling with the cocktail party appetizer tray. kids’ tray Sam’s Club recommends serving cold milk with the kids’ appetizer tray. †† Food items are available in-Club only. Wine brands available in select Clubs and in limited quantities. Brands vary by Club. Please drink responsibly. Available in the Frozen Food Department. 32 | Sam’s Club Source™ | DEC|06|JAN|07 48-count box. #241159 Additional recipes on samsclub.com/entertaining Around the World Every culture has its version of hors d’oeuvres or appetizers—those little nibbles that precede a meal or that may constitute the meal itself at a casual gathering. These are most often bite-sized ﬁnger foods that are convenient to eat standing up at a bar or at a party with a drink in your other hand. casual Sam’s Club® Master of Wine, Bob Paulinski, recommends serving Torres ® Malena™ Garnacha with the casual appetizer tray. Poppers® Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos†† appetizers from Nancy’s® Deli Spirals†† 60-count box. #267002 3-lb. box. Also available in cream cheese. Flavors may vary by Club. Casa Di Bertacci® Meatballs†† Tyson® Tequila Farm Rich™ Lime Flavored Breaded Wings†† Cheese 4-lb. bag. Sticks†† 6-lb. bag. Sam’s Club Source™ recommends #370643 serving with Member’s Mark® BBQ Sauce. 4.5-lb. box. 55–65 sticks. #633073 #416332 United States: Appetizer To Americans, the word “appetizer” means either small bite-sized foods to enjoy before a meal or the ﬁrst course of the meal itself. China: Dim Sum Any of a vast array of bite-sized dishes from dumplings to stuffed buns and rice rolls. These may also make up the entire meal for breakfast or lunch, and they are always served with tea. France: Hors d’oeuvre (literally means “outside the work”) The French coined the most commonly used term for bite-sized foods designed to tease the appetite. Classic French hors d’oeuvres include foie gras, oysters and canapés and are often served with wine or an apéritif. Greece: Mezethes Greek appetizers may include cheese, vegetables, yogurt and grilled meats and are often accompanied by ouzo or wine. Popular Greek appetizers: spanakopita, tabbouleh and keftedes. Hawaii: Pupus This fanciful term describes hot or cold appetizers, such as ahi poke, fruits or barbecued spareribs, which might be appropriate at a luau. fancy occasion Italy: Antipasti Hot or cold hors d’oeuvres preceding a meal—cheese, fruit, cured meats and olives are typical. Mexico: Antojitos Mexican appetizers or snacks typically include seafood, roast meats, piquant sauces and, of course, tortilla chips and salsas. Sam’s Club Master of Wine, Bob Paulinski, recommends serving Zeal™ Sauvignon Blanc with the fancy occasion appetizer tray. Nancy’s® Petite Quiche®†† 60-count box. Member’s Mark® 31/40 Cooked Tail-on Shrimp†† Member’s Mark® BaconWrapped Scallops†† #267009 2-lb. bag. 30-count box. #654541 #904132 Salmon Barber Poles and Smoked Turkey Finger Sandwiches Scandinavia: Smorgasbord The word means hors d’oeuvres and may also be the meal itself depending on the dishes served. Common smorgasbord items are open-faced sandwiches, pickled herrings, smoked salmon and cheeses. Spain: Tapas Tapas are served most often alongside sherry or cocktails in bars or restaurants. They can be as light as a cube of cheese skewered with an anchovy or as substantial as stuffed peppers or small sandwiches. Yiddish/Jewish: Nosherei This describes foods suitable for snacking or nibbling, like smoked ﬁsh, piroshki, latkes and chopped liver. Recipes on samsclub.com/entertaining. DEC|06|JAN|07 | Sam’s Club Source™ | 33