Avocado Dip and Chips

• Dips and chips are an easy party food to prepare. Dips can be served chilled or at room temperature. You can make your own dip or purchase prepared dips. To make your own, here is a fast recipe you can serve your guests.

  2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

  Juice squeezed from one lime

  ¼ cup chopped onion

  1 tablespoon cilantro

  1 clove of garlic, chopped

  ½ tablespoon chopped jalapeño

  Salt and pepper

  Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or allow it to chill for two hours to serve cold.

Garlic Marinated Black Olives

• Garlic and herb marinated olives are another room-temperature snack option for your party guests. You can buy them or prepare them yourself.

  1 tablespoon dried oregano

  6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

  1/2 cup red wine vinegar

  2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  2 cups black olives

  Mix all of the ingredients together and serve.

Vegetable and Fruit Platter

• Another easy party snack alternatives is a platter of fruits and vegetables. Just cut up some of your favorite fruits and vegetables. These can include apples, strawberries, carrots and broccoli. You can add ranch dressing to dip the vegetables and a light caramel dip for the fruits.