R.M.
Quick and cheap
veggie tray or friut tray. Store bought or home made.
Guacamole and salsa are always a hit with us.
7 layer dip is a great one.(hearty and inexpensive.)
1.can refried beans spread thick layer
2.sour cream w/ taco seasoning mixed in (spread)
3.guacamole w chopped tomatoes in it (this help it not
to turn brown)
4.shredded cheese
5.fresh or pickeled jalapenos
6.sliced black olives.
7.sliced green onions.
Garnish with tomato rose(w/paring knife start to cut the skin off tomato from the stem. Cut it all the way off in one long strip. Roll it up and skewer it on a toothpick.
You can also garnish with cilanto or just simply tortilla chips.
Lastly the never fail shrimp ring.
Good luck and god bless