Our Easiest Party Foods
These tasty recipes take the stress out of entertaining so that you can spend more time enjoying the party with your guests.
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Mushroom-and-Goat-Cheese Purses
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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Avocado Bar
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.
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Spinach Dip
Lighten up everyone's favorite baked dip by using ricotta instead of the usual cream cheese or sour cream and adding plenty of greens.
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No-Cook Skewers
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.
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Smoky Black-Bean Salsa
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.
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Pigs in Blankets
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.
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Aged-Cheddar and Beer Dip
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.
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Dates and Blue Cheese
You only need four ingredients for this addictive sweet-and-salty finger food -- dates, Gorgonzola piccante, toasted sliced almonds, honey.Â
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Crudites with Miso-Yogurt Dip
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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Smoked Trout Appetizers
Having smoked trout in the pantry is like money in the bank! It's
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Deviled Egg with Relish
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Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
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Roasted Beet-White Bean Hummus
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Spiced Ginger Cashews
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Sriracha-Buffalo Chicken Wings
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Kettle-Chip Nachos
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Herb-Marinated Olives
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Spiced Walnuts
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Caramel-Coated Brie
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Creamy Edamame Dip
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Salmon Rillettes
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Romesco-and-Bucheron Dip
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Low-Country Pickled Shrimp
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Feta-and-Red-Pepper Spread
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Sliced Fennel with Parmesan
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