Spanakopita inside phyllo dough triangles. If you don't like spinach or
don't want to splurge on feta cheese, almost any cooked vegetable
stuffed inside layers of flaky, buttery crust is impressive. The phyllo
will cost $3.00 for the 1 pound box. You'll need a stick of butter to
brush between the phyllo leaves. The stuffing inside could be whatever
is inexpensive or looks good in the produce section-- maybe mushrooms,
butternut squash or sauteed peppers. Bake them at home, then rewarm
them at the party.

--Lia


Sheryl Rosen wrote:
> I have been invited to a Christmas party this weekend and have been asked to
> bring some type of appetizer.
>
> Thing is, I'm on a budget. A VERY tight budget.
>
> And they know I can cook! So it has to be an appetizer worthy of my
> "reputation".
>
> I don't care for brie, so baked brie is out.
> Someone else is bringing the hot artichoke dip, which was what I thought of
> right away. Oh well.
>
> I want something that has to be served warm, so it smells really yummy.
>
> I'm thinking something with bacon.......
>
> I'm out of ideas.
>
> Anyone?
>