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If you plan to host a holiday party soon, you’re likely looking for good snacks for it. Appetizers often set a get-together’s mood, so picking the right ones for a festive celebration is a smart move. That said, what if you don’t want your choices to hurt your guests’ teeth? There’s no need to worry; your Dallas dentist has you covered. Just keep reading to learn four mouth-friendly holiday hors d’oeuvres ideas.
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls
One starter you should consider is a set of smoked salmon cucumber rolls. After all, the latter is tasty, seasonal, and easy on your smile.
Smoked salmon cucumber rolls are simple to make and benefit oral health, all things considered. The recipe just requires that you roll smoked salmon inside sliced cucumbers, topping the rolls with capers or chives as needed. Omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon could then reduce your guests’ oral inflammation, while the cucumber’s dietary fibers would clean the teeth and gums.
Cheesy Reindeers
If you want something more Christmas-themed, look into so-called “cheesy reindeer.” They’d put your partygoers in a festive mood without causing oral problems.
The recipe for “cheesy reindeer” doesn’t involve much preparation. In general, you just need to get some small cheese wedges, pretzels, olives, and red peppers. You can then cut round pieces of black olive to form the “eyes” and cut a pepper to create the reindeer’s “nose.” (Well-placed pretzels would serve as the “ears.”) Once your guests dig in, the calcium from the cheese wedges will strengthen their enamel and reduce their risk of cavities.
Pita Tree Appetizers
Another mouth-friendly holiday snack is the pita tree appetizer. By catering your party with several of them, you’d give your guests a delicious starter that’s harmless to teeth.
Planting a “forest” of pita tree appetizers shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes. To start, simply gather some pita bread wedges (pre-cut if possible) and top them with store-bought guacamole. You should then insert one pretzel stick half into the center of each wedge, thus forming the “tree trunk.” Next is to put tiny bits of parsley, tomatoes, and similar veggies on the “trees” as ornaments.
“Grinch” Poppers
Last but not least, you could always go with some “Grinch” poppers. They’d be well-received by fans of holiday classics and help the eaters’ grins.
All you need to make “Grinch” poppers are some strawberries, bananas, and grapes. Each grape would serve as a base, with a banana slice on top as the Grinch hat’s fluff. You’d then set a well-cut strawberry on top of the banana bit as the bulk of the red “hat.” With all that done, you’re set; you’ve got a dish lacking processed sugar and packed with vitamin C that makes gums strong!
The above are only a few mouth-friendly holiday hors d’oeuvres ideas. Still, they should serve your partygoers (and their smiles) well!
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