Failsafe Finger Food for Entertaining

The stage-fright of entertaining can mean it's easy to draw a blank when it comes to what to serve to your guests. Finger food needn't be fancy to the point of finicky—but nor should it be as underwhelming as a sole bag of potato chips. Whether you want snacks for your next viewing party or you're planning appetizers for a sit-down dinner, here's a selection of foolproof finger food to feed a crowd.

Neatly contained in a tortilla cup, these prep-ahead taco cups are made to be eaten passed around to a crowd.

Crunchy phyllo makes for satisfying snacking, as good on their own as they are dunked into dips.

Bite-sized lemon bars are for anyone who finds dessert-prep daunting. You'll surprise yourself—and your guests.

Why restrict padrón peppers to your favorite tapas restaurant when you can have them any old day at home? If you need a token vegetable in your spread, this is it.

Salmon and cream cheese or avocado-tomato tartare—which is your favorite? These delicious morsels are the perfect party snack.

Crostini are infinitely snackable and you can serve them as an appetizer or a mid-afternoon nibble, we’ll be making these tonight!

Bread sticks just got a whole lot more sophisticated with this delicious grissini recipe. Crispy and delicious when served with a variety of dips. It's crunch time!

Did we say dip? Master the art of yoghurt-based dips with different combinations of aromatics, legumes, and other vegetables.

Tortilla chips and dip are a fixture of gatherings, but this homemade take on the classic will make you stop (or at least hesitate) next time you reach for a bag at the store.