Using the old fashioned will change the texture, which can be a good thing. I wouldn't use the instant, too much sugar in that and it's partially pulverized. Let us know how it turns out.

Either can be used.

not the packets of instant.

Yes, use the old fashioned oats for the recipe– not the instant kind.

My favorite recipe website is http://www.allrecipes.com and just type in finger foods or appetizers…the more stars people give the better the recipe. Everything I have ever made from this sight has been wonderful. Congratulations on the new daughter-in-law and best wishes to you in this endeavor.

I have done a few parties like that myself….parties always end up at my house!!!

Pork tenderloin Canapes
Combine together:
3 tbsp apple jelly
1 tbsp veg oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp thyme
salt and pepper
and add to:
1 small pork tenderloin, and let marinate for at least 30 min
Roast Pork at 425 for 20 minutes. Let sit 10 more minutes before slicing.

while cooking, mix together
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cut light cream cheese

24 thin slices of Baguette toasted
take bread, add cheese mix and top with pork
(you will have to double or triple this recipe)

EASY tortialla rolls
1 pkg Cream Cheese
1/2 cup finely Chopped chicken
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup Mayo
mix together and spread thinly over Wraps
let sit over night or up to 2 days, then slice before serving. Make lots, they go very quickly as everyone LOVES these.

~~~ Top Secret Recipes Version of Chi-Chi's Beef Nachos Grande ~~~

Whether you tune in to Sunday's Super Bowl for the game or for the snazzy new TV commercials, these nachos are sure to be the most memorable part of the day. If you're hosting a party, multiply the recipe for the hungry crowd — a bigger batch is just as easy. Touchdown!

Credit: Top Secret Recipes by Todd Wilbur

Servings: 2 to 4 as an appetizer
Ingredients:
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (Spanish blend)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons water
• 8 "restaurant style" corn tortilla chips, or homemade (see "Tidbits" below)
• 1/2 cup refried beans
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 large red jalapeno (or green)
On the side
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Use a spatula or fork to crumble the beef into small pieces as it cooks. When you no longer see pink in the meat, drain off the fat.

To the meat, add the chili powder, salt, dried onion, paprika and water. Simmer over medium/low heat for 10 minutes.

If you are going to prepare your own tortilla chips, do that following the instructions below in "Tidbits" while the meat is simmering.

Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

Mix the two cheeses together in a small bowl.
Arrange the tortilla chips on a baking sheet or an oven-safe ceramic plate. Spread about a tablespoon of refried beans on each chip. Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of spiced beef onto the beans on each chip. Press down on the beef to make a flat surface for the cheese. Carefully pile a small handful of cheese on each chip. Sprinkle a pinch of the diced onion over the cheese. Place a slice of jalapeno on top of the onion.

Bake the chips for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve with your choice of sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side.

Tidbits: If you want to make your own tasty tortilla chips, buy some 6-inch corn tortillas and cut two of them twice — like a small pizza — into 4 equal triangular pieces (making a total of 8 slices). Drop the tortilla slices 4 at a time into a frying pan filled with about 1/2 inch of oil that has preheated over medium heat. Chips should bubble rapidly and will only need to fry 30 to 45 seconds per side. They should become a bit more golden in color, and very crispy. Drain the chips on a rack or on some paper towels. Salt to taste.

Enjoy & Good Luck!…_;-)

Take Little smokie links, wrap them with crescent in the tube. Brush with eggwash bake 15 min. at 350. There great.

You have a lot of challenging parameters here. First I would say you're going to have to put a time limit on this reception. I wouldn't let it go past the dinner hour only because you're going to have to have a lot of food even for just 3 hours for 150 people.

I would suggest scraping the finger food idea [that is the antithesis of cutting down on work and time] and going with something like a ham or a side of roast beef or BOTH.

Set them up on the table with a couple of cheese trays and some biscuits so people can make little sandwhiches. [The bread will go a long way to filling people up]. Serve different types of mustards, yellow, Dijon, whole grain, that go with both, but stay away from mayonnaise [I can't believe I just said that]. The meat will go a long way in feeding people and will look very expensive and impressive.

Set up some traditional vegetable trays with not-so-traditional vegetables [e.g. roast some baby Yukon gold potatoes and some pearl onions and some broccolini] Roasting is quick and easy and you can make a lot in very little time and they can be served hot, warm or at room temperature. Serve the vegetables with Paul Newman's bottled Italian dressing.

Good luck and congratulations to your son!

veggie platter, fruit platter, strawberry tux, peanuts, ham and cheese sandwich,pickles, chips, marinated cheese, stuffed mushrooms,meatballs good luck