Quick and Easy Party Foods

From spicy chicken fingers to Asian-inspired lettuce wraps, these recipes are sure to dazzle your crowd.

view all thumbnails

Five-Spice Chicken Wings

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Mini Burgers with Cheesy Onions

Asian BBQ Pork Wontons with Cucumber-Peanut Salsa

Ricotta, Gorgonzola, and Honey Spread

Beef-on-a-Stick

Video: How to Make Simple Party Snacks

Four-Cheese Pimiento Dip

Avocado Quesadillas

Caramelized Salmon Skewers

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce

No-Knead Focaccia Tiles

Avocado Pesto-Stuffed Tomatoes

Bacon-Peach Pinwheels

Sonoma Toast

Cherry-Pomegranate Chutney

Mexican Meatballs

Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce

Mini Puffs with Goat Cheese and Herbs

Smoky Cheese Ball

Cheese Triangles

Bonanza Bean Dip

Gougeres

Focaccia Breadsticks

Cheddar Cornmeal Sticks

Parmesan Pastry Spirals

Asiago Wafers

shop bhg

West Elm Cake Stand, Glass Bird $59.00 West Elm

West Elm Dipped Pitcher $19.00 West Elm

Le Creuset Le Creuset Stoneware Oval Serving Platter $55.00 Casa.com

Julia Knight Julia Knight Peony Petite Cake Stand, 6" $55.00 Bloomingdales

Sur La Table Vintage Stripes Cake Stand $24.95 Sur La Table

Sur La Table Antique Bird Cloche $39.95 Sur La Table

Sur La Table Aluminum Cake Stand $17.99 Sur La Table

Sur La Table Sur La Table� White Porcelain Cake Stands $29.95 Sur La Table

shop all bhg

Related Links

Better Homes and Gardens March 2013 Recipes

The newest recipes from Betters Homes and Gardens ...

Delicious Easter Brunch Recipes

These delectable dishes are perfect for your Easte...

Top New Blue, Pink, and Purple Annuals for 2013

Be the first on your block to grow these brand-new...

How to Make Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie can be simple -- we promise! Turn ...

Your Comment:

Five-Spice Chicken Wings

Plum sauce is the surprising star of this tangy chicken wing recipe ? its mild fruity flavor balances the kick of five-spice powder and fresh green onions.

Five-Spice Chicken Wings

Yield: 32 wings

Prep: 20 mins

Bake: 20 mins 375°F

Slow Cook: 3 hrs to 4 hrs (low) or 1-1/2 to 2 hours (high))

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

It just takes 20 minutes to create these Asian-inspired vegetarian lettuce wraps. This bold appetizer with fresh green onion, cilantro, lime juice and sweet chili sauce is perfect for the whole crowd.

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Makes: 8 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Mini Burgers with Cheesy Onions

Kids and adults alike will love the savory flavors of melted gouda and sweet onions on these bite-sized burgers. Add in lettuce and tomato before serving.

Mini Burgers with Cheesy Onions

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 35 mins

Grill: 8 mins

Asian BBQ Pork Wontons with Cucumber-Peanut Salsa

In this recipe, hoisin, a traditional Chinese sweet and spicy sauce, blends with pork, honey, fresh ginger and cilantro for Asian-inspired flavor. Fresh jalapeno chile pepper adds extra zing to this easy party appetizer.

Asian BBQ Pork Wontons with Cucumber-Peanut Salsa

Yield: 30 wontons

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 2 mins per batch

Ricotta, Gorgonzola, and Honey Spread

Sweet honey is a wonderful complement to the sharp Gorgonzola cheese in this pretty party appetizer.

Ricotta, Gorgonzola, and Honey spread

Yield: 36 appetizer servings

Prep: 25 mins

Chill: 1 hr to 24 hrs

Beef-on-a-Stick

In this easy recipe from Sandra Lee, strips of sirloin are marinated in pineapple and orange juices, soy sauce, and mustard, and then grilled.

Beef-on-a-Stick

Makes: 8 servings

Yield: 8 appetizer servings (2 tablespoons sauce each)

Prep: 20 mins

Marinate: 2 hrs to 3 hrs

Grill: 2 mins

Video: How to Make Simple Party Snacks

Watch how simple ingredients make delicious and healthy snacks. These recipes are perfect for party appetizers or afterschool treats.

Four-Cheese Pimiento Dip

Make this jalapeno-spiked cheese dip your own by stirring in bacon, pecans, chopped green onions, or diced tomatoes.

Four-Cheese Pimiento Dip

Yield: 5 cups

Start to Finish: 35 mins

Avocado Quesadillas

This four-ingredient recipe from food celebrity and cookbook author Nigella Lawson is an appetizer you can pull together in a snap.

Avocado Quesadillas

Yield: 24 wedges

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 2 mins

Caramelized Salmon Skewers

Caramel sauce and soy sauce combine to create a salty-sweet glaze for salmon in this fun party recipe.

Caramelized Salmon Skewers

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Grill: 6 mins to 8 mins

Stand: 30 mins

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce

For a quick meal your family will love, dip shrimp in our zippy mango sauce and shredded coconut.

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Oven: 425°F

No-Knead Focaccia Tiles

This fancy bread only looks tricky. The recipe starts with an easy dough you stretch into shape by hand then dress with colorful toppers -- briny olives, olive-packed tomatoes, zesty citrus, and roasted pumpkin seeds.

No-Knead Focaccia Tiles

Makes: 12 servings

Yield: 6 tiles, 12 servings

Prep:

Stand: 12 hrs

Rise: 1 hr

Avocado Pesto-Stuffed Tomatoes

Fresh cherry tomatoes are filled with a flavorful mixture of avocado, cream cheese, and pesto for a delicious, bite-sized appetizer.

Avocado Pesto-Stuffed Tomatoes

Yield: 30 appetizers

Prep: 40 mins

Stand: 30 mins

Bacon-Peach Pinwheels

A mixture of crisp bacon, sauteed onion, peach preserves, and pecans baked into refrigerated crescent dough create a scrumptious dinner side.

Bacon-Peach Pinwheels

Yield: 20 appetizers

Prep: 30 mins

Bake: 15 mins to 18 mins 375°F

Sonoma Toast

Melted cheese, juicy tomato, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of olive oli top toasted sourdough bread.

Sonoma Toast

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 15 mins

Cherry-Pomegranate Chutney

This versatile recipe is sure to be a hit. Serve it alongside crackers and a wedge or two of cheese.

Cherry-Pomegranate Chutney

Yield: 1-3/4 cups

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins to 36 mins

Mexican Meatballs

For the flavors of meaty chili -- on an easy-to-manage toothpick -- try these quick and easy meatballs. They're ideal for cocktail parties.

Mexican Meatballs

Yield: 6 to 8 dozen meatballs

Prep: 40 mins

Bake: 20 mins 350°F

Cook: 15 mins

Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce

A peanut sauce mixed up from sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, and garlic makes these wings unbeatable.

Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce

Makes: 12 servings

Yield: 12 servings (2 pieces per serving)

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs low or High 2-1/2 to 3 hours

Mini Puffs with Goat Cheese and Herbs

You can bake and freeze the pastry for these little puffs in advance -- but wait to add the filling until just before serving.

Mini Puffs with Goat Cheese and Herbs

Makes: 20 servings

Prep: 35 mins

Bake: 20 mins 375°F

Smoky Cheese Ball

Unlike some cheese balls, this one freezes beautifully -- and its smoky cheddar taste is sure to be a hit.

Smoky Cheese Ball

Makes: 56 servings

Yield: 3-1/2 cups

Prep: 20 mins

Cheese Triangles

These little pastries are rich and cheesy, with sharp cheddar cheese baked in the dough and sprinkled on top.

Cheese Triangles

Makes: 32 servings

Yield: 32 triangles

Prep: 25 mins

Bake: 12 mins 400°F

Bonanza Bean Dip

The beauty of this dip lies in its versatility: Just layer refried beans, guacamole, cojita cheese and veggies. Serve with tortillas or corn chips to create an easy appetizer that's ready to party when you are.

Bonanza Bean Dip