5 easy no-cook snacks that will make your house party a hit

Playing host is fun for most parts but deciding on a menu can be quite a task. Photo: Shutterstock/IndiaPicture

The festive season is upon us and the celebrations have already begun. If all your friends are throwing house parties and you are next in line--you better get that grocery list ready.

Playing host is fun for the most part, but deciding on a menu can be quite a task--especially if you don't want to serve your guests those old done-to-death recipes. But don't worry; you wouldn't have to toil hard to come up with fresh ideas, this year.  

We bring to you some easy-peasy no-cook recipes, which will leave your friends drooling for more. Let's dig in.

Chickpea and Mint Crostini
Serves: 8

It is finger lickin' good! Photo courtesy: Pinterest / Acraftylass

Don't let the fancy name overwhelm you. This recipe is super easy and quick to make. Pour 439 gm of chickpeas, half a of cup pomegranate seeds, half a cup of freshly-chopped mint, two chopped spring onions, and two tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve this yummy delight with toasted garlic bread.

Red Bell Pepper Cheese Crackers
Serves: 5

Your friends will be thanking you for this delicious treat. Photo courtesy: Instagram/ Cosmopolitancornbread

This finger food is absolute heaven. Begin by adding four thinly-sliced jalapenos, half a cup of vinegar, half a teaspoon of peppercorns, and half a teaspoon of coriander seeds to a jar. Top it with powdered sugar and salt to taste. Close the lid and shake it well. Keep it in the refrigerator and leave it overnight.

Next, mix 226 gm of cream cheese, and half a cup of mayonnaise until blended. Add four sliced red bell peppers, 340 gm of cheddar cheese, half a teaspoon of paprika, and two finely-chopped onions to the mixture. Whip the blend for a couple of minutes. After you are done, take out the jar you prepared and combine its contents with this freshly prepared dip. Mix it well and serve it with salt crackers.

Caprese Kabobs

Easy to make. Fun to eat. Photo courtesy: Pinterest/Kitchme

These are probably the easiest of the lot. All you need to do is-cut a cherry tomato into half and stick it in a skewer, follow it up with a small piece of basil leaf, and mozzarella cheese ball (you can go for the store-bought variety) . Do this one more time, leaving the end of the stick free. Drizzle some olive oil, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutella Pie
Serves: 6-8

This dessert will make you the happiest person on earth. Photo courtesy: Pinterest/ Delish

What's a party without some lip smackin' dessert? So, all you Nutella lovers out there--there's a treat for you!

Beat 226 g cream cheese, half a cup of powdered sugar, and the contents of one 160 gm jar of Nutella until fluffy. Add one cup of whipped cream and mix until you get a creamy texture. Now, for the best part--chop six Ferror Rocher chocolates and add it to the mixture. Pour it all in a round container and keep it in the fridge for an hour to set. Garnish with additional Nutella spread and chopped chocolate chunks.

Dips with Veggies

Healthy yet scrumptious; this platter will light up your party. Photo courtesy: Pinterest/ Mezzerecipes

If you have absolutely no time to prepare a snack, then this is your way out. Prepare a platter of dips and veggies and you are done. All you need to do is buy packaged hummus, herbed cheese spread, and guacamole. Serve it with veggies of your choice, crackers, and tortilla chips. Enjoy!