Appetizer recipes for a picnic themed office luncheon?

next week my office is having a pot luck picnic and I don't know what to bring....I want it to be something really yummy, not very messy, and easy to tote. Any suggestions would be appreciated.Appetizer recipes for a picnic themed office luncheon?
The girls at my work go nuts over these They beg me to bring these every time we have a carry-in





Taco Dip








3 cans refried beans


spread in glass cake pan


1 lager tub sour cream


2-8oz bars cream cheese


1 pack taco seasoning


mix together spread on top beans


sprinkle 2 packs taco cheese over, now top with chopped green onions and tomato's serve with toasta chips





Pickle Rolls





4 packs dried beef {like budding brand


1 lagre jar dillpickle spears


2-8oz bars cream cheese soft





seperate beef into 2piece stacks spread cream cheese on top in the beefplace a spear on cheese roll beef around and slice into bite size pieces Let chill an hour or 2Appetizer recipes for a picnic themed office luncheon?
Ants on a Log


celery + peanut butter + chocolate chips (or raisins)
spread two cans of cresent rolls onto a cookie sheet, top with a small tub of garden veggie cream cheese, top with chopped veggies (carrots, spinach, red onion, broccoli, etc.) and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until the edges brown. Let cool and cut into squares (4 per row) then cut each square diagonally so each piece is triangular in shape.
Deviled eggs, little bowls of fruit salad, any other side salad (potato, coleslaw, pasta, etc)
Asparagus Roll-up Appetizer





What you'll need:


- 20 thin slices of white bread


- 3 oz. Bleu Cheese


- 1 egg


- 20 asparagus spears (fresh or frozen and cooked crisp)


- 1/1 lb. butter (melted or less to cover bread)





First, trim crust from the bread slices. Flatten each slice with a rolling pin. Blend the egg and cheese and spread evenly on each bread slice.





Next, roll 1 spear in each slice of bread. Dip each roll in melted butter. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze. Slice each roll into 4 pieces (thaw it slightly to make slicing easier.





Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.





You can also make a variation by using whole wheat bread instead of white bread for a hearty flavor. Or try using pumpernickel bread or rye of some kind. The different breads give different flavors. White bread is the easiest to use, but the other breads add some interesting flavors that are hard to beat.





Egg Salad Wonton Cups


What you'll need:


- 36 wonton wrappers


- 3 cups egg salad (your own recipe)


- 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)


- 1/3 cup carrot (shredded)


First things first. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.





Then, coat one side of each wonton wrapper with nonstick cooking spray. Take the wonton wrappers and gently press the coated side down into miniature muffin cups.





Bake the wontons for 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown and then remove them from the oven and place on wire racks to cool.





Next, combine the egg salad, onions and carrot and mix well. At this point, stir in the bacon. Finally, spoon about 1 Tablespoon of the egg salad into each wonton cup. Complete your beautiful appetizer by garnishing each cup with the cut tomatoes and a little parsley.





This delicious appetizer recipe yeilds 3 dozen.





Artichoke Appetizer


What you'll need:


- 1 pkg. cocktail rye bread


- 1 can artichoke hearts (in water)


- 1 cup mayonnaise


- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese





First, drain the artichoke hearts. Cut the rye bread slices in half. Mix the mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Cut the artichoke hearts into slices and place on slices of the rye bread.





Next, spread about 3/4 tsp of the mayonnaise-Parmesan mixture on top of the artichoke hearts on the bread. Turn on the oven to broil and place mini open-faced sandwiches on a broiling pan and broil until it turns a golden brown. Serve it up, nice and warm!





This recipe makes approximately 2 1/2 dozen.
Artichoke Spinach Spread in Won Ton Baskets





Ingredients


16 wonton wrappers squares


2 teaspoons olive oil


1 medium onion, chopped


1 clove garlic, minced


2 teaspoons Chicken Flavored Bouillon Granules


1 (6 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach, chopped


1 (15 ounce) can quartered artichokes, drained and chopped (packed in water)


1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


1/2 cup sour cream


cooking spray





Coat a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray and press the wontons into each tin to form a cup. Lightly coat with cooking spray and bake for 7 minutes in a 350掳 oven or until lightly brown. Remove from the oven and cool. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic and chicken granules. Cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, artichokes and cheese and continue to cook until spinach is wilted. Cool slightly and add the sour cream. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into the wonton cups





These carry well in egg cartons.





Spicy Hot Chicken Strips





3 pounds boneless chicken breasts without skin


1/8 teaspoon salt


1/8 teaspoon garlic powder


2 tablespoons red pepper, [or less]


1/2 teaspoon black pepper


1 cup flour


vegetable oil





Wash chicken breasts and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch strips. Sprinkle


chicken strips with salt and garlic powder, turning pieces so all sides


are seasoned. Continue seasoning with with red and black peppers.





Refrigerate for 1 hour to bring out the flavor of seasonings.





Dust chicken with flour, then deep fry in vegetable oil at 370掳, for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels; serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Perfect Piggies in a blanket





Wrap little smokies in mini crescent rolls, (or cut up some big ones) and bake , and serve with a mixture of grape jelly and bbq sauce ( really!)
Ham spirals





sliced ham (sandwich kind)


cream cheese





Spread softened cream cheese on ham and roll tightly into little logs - put in freezer until firm (not frozen) then slice into spirals. They are delicious and will be a big hit. You can use seasoned cream cheese for a different effect, but the plain ones are yummy!!
Small Sandwiches Ham Cheese and Ketchup and Mayonnaise Mixed , Fruit Salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw