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Epic appetizers are a *must* for any summer meal, especially if they're finger foods. If you want to take your bite-sized appetizer recipes a bit further, skewer those tasty bites with a toothpick so everyone can grab and go as they please. It also means you aren't left with tons of dishes, so you can spend more time relaxing post-meal. Scroll down for 24 finger food recipes, from BLTs to chicken and waffles… all that you can serve on a toothpick!
Lemongrass And Sriracha Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Upgrade your weeknight meals with some new flavors. (via Brit + Co)
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Tea Sandwich
Long live the BLT! To turn it into a bite-sized nosh, go for slices of Roma tomatoes and use a cookie cutter to create like-sized circles of white bread. (via Oh, How Civilized)
Hawaiian Chicken Bites
Bring your favorite pizza toppings into cocktail hour with these sweet and sour Hawaiian chicken skewers. Brush with your favorite BBQ sauce and add a chunk of SPAM for an authentic flavor. (via Rasa Malaysia)
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites
Nix the bagel and enjoy your lox on top of a slice of crunchy cucumber. (via Baker by Nature)
Manchego Cheese, Ham, and Olive Bites
These no-cook tapas bites are a quick way to satisfy rumbling bellies with minimal effort. Try drizzling with honey after assembling for an added sweet touch. (via My Kitchen Love)
Chicken Satay Skewers With Peanut Sauce
Chicken marinated in coconut milk and spices becomes tender and moist on the grill. Pair these skewers with a sweet and sticky peanut sauce for extra flavor. (via Savory Tooth)
Mini Chicken and Waffles
There's no shame in using frozen food to your advantage. Dress up mini waffles and chicken tenders with maple syrup and herbs de Provence, and no one will be the wiser. (via Almost Makes Perfect)
Mini Cheeseburgers
If you really want to make a statement, go all out and whip up mini cheeseburgers. (via Pizzazzerie)
Easy Pesto Tortellini Skewers
If you can boil water, you can make these skewers faster than you can say tortellini. Dress with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes for optimal flavor. (via Foody Schmoody Blog)
Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites
Using a rosemary stem as a skewer to hold your pineapple and mozzarella is both practical and delicious. Not to mention, the presentation is pretty spectacular. (via Cook. Craft. Love.)
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears With Blue Cheese
You’ll want to savor each and every bite of these sweet and pungent snacks. Serve with a round of bubbly to balance its salty bite. (via Recipe Runner)
Saucy Asian Meatballs
Saucy meatballs are a party must-have. It’s doubtful you’ll have leftovers, but if you do, serve them over rice for lunch the next day. (via Gimme Some Oven)
Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Bring the flavors of New Orleans to your shindig with these Cajun-style skewers. Serve with a spicy lemon aioli for dipping and ice-cold beer for sipping. (via Iowa Girl Eats)
Wedge Salad Skewers
If you have to eat a salad, it might as well be on a stick. Plus, the topping-to-lettuce ratio here is way more appealing than the alternative. (via Love & Zest)
Glazed Green Bean Bundles
Glazed in a buttery brown sugar sauce, any vegetable suddenly becomes fun to eat. Add a crispy wrapping of salty prosciutto, and these once-humble green beans are now totally picnic worthy. (via Blackberry Babe)
Dill Pickle Beef Skewers
A marinade of pickle juice keeps the beef in these skewers ultra-tender and seasoned throughout. Spear with a toothpick along with a tiny gherkin and some fresh dill for a hearty party bite. (via Sprinkles and Sprouts)
Antipasto Skewers
Wine lover? You can't go wrong with salty antipasto skewers. (via Tabitha Talks Food)
Cured Brown Sugar Salmon Skewers
Succulent salmon is even tastier when it’s coated in brown sugar. Give the fish a quick sear, and each bite will be infused with smokey, caramelized flavor. (via Sprinkles and Sprouts)
Filet Mignon Rosemary Skewers
Here’s another way to use some fragrant rosemary sprigs. Skewer juicy prime rib, roasted mushrooms, and red pepper, so each bite is infused with that woodsy rosemary aroma. (via Give It Some Thyme)
Oven-Baked Greek Meatballs
A platter of these savory Greek meatballs is a hearty appetizer or afternoon snack. Serve them alongside creamy tzatziki sauce. (via A Fork's Tale)
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This article has been updated from a previous post published in Jan. 2019.
