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Party Appetizers and Calculator

How many appetizers to make is a question every host ponders. From chicken wings and meatballs to dips and nuts, we've crunched the numbers to help you plan the perfect amount of food for your party.

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Chicken Wings
Whip up the perfect quantity of appetizers for your get-together when you plan on 12 appetizer servings per guest. Here's how much to make of some party-food favorites.

Forget the forks and dole out the napkins for a finger-food favorite: chicken wings! Tender and saucy, chicken wings are a must-have appetizer.

Chicken wing numbers:
- One serving = 2 wings
- Party of 12 = 2 pounds
Try these saucy wing recipes:
- Red Curry Chicken Wings
- Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce
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Fondue or Queso
Perfect for dunking, fondue and queso recipes make your party buffet more interactive and delicious.

Fondue and queso numbers:
- One serving = 1/4 cup
- Party of 12 = 3 cups
Try these fondue recipes:
- Cheesy Mexican Fondue
- Original Chocolate Fondue
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Dips and Spreads
No party buffet is complete without a dip or spread. Hot or cold, sweet or savory, the options are endless.

Dips and spreads numbers:
- One serving = 2 tablespoons
- Party of 12 = 1-1/2 cups
Try these dip recipes:
- Pineapple and Black Bean Guacamole
- Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Blue Cheese and Bacon
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Cocktail Meatballs
Stick a toothpick in it -- these meaty bites are done! Meatballs are so easy to prepare and can often be made ahead or held in a slow cooker until party time.

Cocktail meatball numbers:
- One serving = 2 meatballs
- Party of 12 = 1 pound
Try these savory meatball recipes:
- Plum Good Sausage and Meatballs
- Catelli's Mini Summer Meatballs
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Nuts
Guests can't resist a handful of flavor-packed, crunchy munch mixes. Noshing on nuts is a party idea that never goes stale.

Nut numbers:
- One serving = 1 ounce
- Party of 12 = 3/4 pound
Try these delicious nut recipes:
- Rosemary Roasted Nuts
- Sweet and Spicy Pecans
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are a perfect one-bite appetizer. Bonus: They're so quick and easy, they can be made up minutes before a party.

Mushroom numbers:
- One serving = 2 mushrooms
- Party of 12 = 1 pound
Try these stuffed-mushroom recipes:
- Greek-Style Stuffed Mushrooms
- Stuffed Mushrooms
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