The perfect party appetizer

Entertaining expert Kris Schoels of the Chic Wife shows us how to throw a stress-free party.

Use smart short cuts
“ I love working with ingredients that do half the work for me, like Nasoya Egg Roll and Won Ton Wraps,” says Schoels. “Simply bake with a dollop of your favorite filling and serve—it’s that easy.”

Go utensil-free
“ Hand held and bite sized foods are great for entertaining,” says Schoels. “These allow guests to walk around and have conversations without trying to balance larger plates filled with food. “

Mix casual with elegant
Don’t drop a paycheck on a party says the expert. Instead, “mix more casual items with upscale touches to make the evening feel special,” she says. “For example, serve a gourmet cheese plate with a more affordable wine, like Prosecco.”

Serve this app:

Baked Avocado and Feta Egg Rolls with Avocado Lime Dipping Sauce

For the Egg Rolls:
· 24 Nasoya Egg Roll wraps
· 2 large avocados, chopped into bite sized pieces
· 4 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
· 1/4 cup of feta cheese
· 1/2 tbsp of very finely diced garlic
· 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
· pinch of salt and pepper
· small bowl with water for sealing
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For the Dipping Sauce:
· 1 small ripe peeled avocado
· 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
· 2tbspplain yogurt
· 2tbspfresh lime juice
· 1 tbsp cilantro
· 1 tsp minced garlic
· pinch of salt and pepper
· hot sauce, optional
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Preparation Method:

For the Egg Rolls:
In a large mixing bowl lightly stir together the chopped avocado, sun dried tomatoes, feta, garlic, red onion, salt, and pepper. Taking care to not smash the avocado pieces too much.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Working one wrapper at a time place 1 tablespoon of filling in the top third of the egg roll wrap. Brush the edges with water and roll like a burrito. Seal with more water. Place on a baking sheet and repeat until all of the filling has been used.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned

For the Dipping Sauce:
Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. Season with additional salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.