Our Easiest Party Foods

Frozen phyllo dough from the store makes putting these purses together a cinch. You can even saute the mushroom filling in advance.

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Think of this as an update on the taco bar: Lay out a platter of seasoned, lime-doused avocado halves and bowls of toppings, and let guests help themselves.

Lighten up everyone's favorite baked dip by using ricotta instead of the usual cream cheese or sour cream and adding plenty of greens.

It doesn't get easier than these elegant foods-on-a-stick! All you have to do is mix and match good-quality store-bought ingredients. Try all 10 of our inspired combinations, including marinated artichoke with fresh mint and Pecorino Romano and Peppadews stuffed with goat cheese than oregano.

Liven up a can of black beans with chiles in adobo, lime juice, red onion, and fresh cilantro, then serve with your favorite sweet potato chips. The black-and-orange color pairing makes the chips and dip especially apt for Halloween.

It's impossible for these puff pastry-wrapped sausages to not be a hit. They're the first to disappear at every party, every time.

Lager adds depth of flavor to this rich, crowd-pleasing dip made with a trifecta of cheeses -- cheddar, Gruyere, and cream cheese. Serve with pretzel rods and celery stalks.

You only need four ingredients for this addictive sweet-and-salty finger food -- dates, Gorgonzola piccante, toasted sliced almonds, honey. 

Umami-packed miso adds intrigue to this creamy dip made with tangy Greek yogurt. Sprinkle with toasted black and white sesame seeds and serve alongside a medley of colorful vegetables.

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