8 Responses

1. Hippopot

   February 6th, 2010 at 2:57 am

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   I think what you have will be -perfect-. It’s all finger foods that won’t get messy and all over the cards, despite what some people may think. If you really want to do some kind of sweet stuff, I’d make mini muffins or cupcakes (again small finger foods). I also don’t think this would be too much food, because Poker nights usually run late into the night. I wouldn’t want anyone getting hungry on me.
   I’m actually planning on making these mini cupcakes this weekend:
   Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze
   * 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (about 1 cup), softened
   * 2 egg whites
   * 1/4 cup vegetable oil
   * 1 box white cake mix
   * 1 cup water
   * 1/3 cup frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
   * 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
   Special equipment: 4 mini muffin tins and 48 mini muffin paper cupcake liners
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the mini tins with paper liners.
   In a large bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, egg whites and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until combined and creamy. Add the cake mix and water and mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Fill the mini cups to just below the rim and bake until puffed and golden, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the tin then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack.
   Meanwhile, puree the strawberries in a blender or small food processor. Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry puree and whisk until smooth. Top the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry glaze. Let the cupcakes sit for a few minutes for the glaze to firm up, then serve.

2. smdiner

   February 6th, 2010 at 5:09 am

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   Chicken ball
   6 oz can white meat chicken
   1 block cream cheese
   1 pacage of powdered ranch dressing mix
   combine all together – let sit in fridge for couple hours
   serve on crackers or chips
   ==
   Chips and salsa is a great poker food. Also maybe a 7 layer dip: (listed in order of layers from bottom to top)
   Chips and salsa is a great poker food. Also maybe a 7 layer dip: (listed in order of layers from bottom to top)
   Refried beans
   Sour Cream
   Green onion
   Tomatoes
   Guacamole
   Jalapenos
   Cheese
   Serve this cold
   ==
   Beer Dip
   (2) 8 oz cream cheese
   (1) pkg ranch dip (powder)
   (1) pkg shredded cheese (2 cups)
   (1) can or bottle of beer (your choice)
   Mix all together. Put half of ranch dip in ( can be salty)
   Cover, put in fridge over night. The longer it sits the better
   ==

3. Anonymous

   February 6th, 2010 at 6:27 am

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   Sandwiches need not be boring and two things to consider are: how messy will the fingers become and how much mess will be dropped onto the table or floor? The purpose of the evening is card-playing not a gourmet event so suggest you serve sandwiches cut into 2-bite portions with cookies for dessert. If you want to serve deviled eggs, be sure to buy small eggs so they can be swallowed in one bite – I can’t imagine the guys (or girls) will want to be jumping up for hand-washing during bidding time.
   Have fun and don’t lose too many pennies!

4. David J.

   February 6th, 2010 at 9:46 am

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   You could make Yummy Mexican Dip.
   Ingredients
   * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
   * ½ cup sour cream
   * ¼ cup mayonnaise
   * 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
   * 1 cup taco sauce
   * 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese
   * 2 green onions, chopped
   * 1 medium green pepper, diced
   * 2 medium tomatoes
   * Tortilla chips
   Directions
   1.Mix softened cream cheese with sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir in taco seasoning, mixing until smooth.
   2.Spread onto a 12-inch round serving platter. Spread with taco sauce and sprinkle with Mexican-style cheese, chopped onion, and diced pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
   3.Just before serving, dice tomatoes and spoon diced tomatoes on top of diced bell pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.
   Or how about Oriental Chicken Pita, Fresh Peach Pitas?
   Recipe of Oriental Chicken Pita–>the third link below
   Recipe of Fresh Peach Pitas–>the final link below

5. discowu

   February 6th, 2010 at 3:52 pm

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   8-10 people sounds like a poker tournament. You’ll probably want two kinds of food. Quick and non-messy stuff for the people who are in, and make you feel better food for people who are out. So chips and such on one side, and maybe pizza/donuts or something on another side. Also, drinks, soda and maybe beers depending on the crowd. Then again, the host isn’t required to actually provide anything, but it’s always appreciated by hungry players!

6. Tori S.

   February 6th, 2010 at 5:58 pm

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   I have the perfect solution!!! my grandpa used to host “Bunko” tournaments and my mom would always make these!!! They’re perfect little bites that will fill em’ up and keep ‘em happy!
   All you need are pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls, cream cheese, bacon, fine shredded cheddar and chives. Just take uncooked crescent rolls which come in triangles, lay them flat, and mix all ingredients together and ball them in the middle of each triangle. roll up the crescent as normal, and cook for the amount of time indicated on the back of the package.
   Delicious, good luck!
   EDIT: Chopped bacon of course, not whole strips

7. shine

   February 6th, 2010 at 7:09 pm

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   Although your menu sounds great to me, it is not one for a “Poker Night”. You do not want messy fingers when playing cards. Try to think of menu items that are not going to leave greasy fingers.

8. dali333

   February 6th, 2010 at 8:22 pm

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   a BIG-*** plate of loaded nachos….thats the ticket, and a huge platter of frosted fudge brownies.
   thats it !