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When hosting a cocktail party, the key is keeping things bite-sized so that you and your guests can navigate nibbling with a drink in hand. We're talking appetizers and desserts that pack plenty of flavor but require no utensils and no cleanup. Keep reading for 25 of our favorite recipes that pair perfectly with bubbly, of course.

— Additional reporting by Lisette Mejia

Source: Nicole Iizuka, Cooking for Keeps, Nicole Perry, and How Sweet It Is

Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles
Deviled Quail Eggs
Cheese Straws
Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp
Rosemary-Sesame Pecans
Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa
Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta
Polenta-Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
Greek Salad Bites
Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Toasts
Stuffed Mushrooms With Arugula, Walnuts, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta
Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Spinach, Bell Pepper, and Parmesan Tartlets
Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
Antipasto Sausage Skewers
Gruyère Gougères
Shrimp Cocktail With a Trio of Dipping Sauces
Red Lentil Terrine
Chicken Taco Bites
Endive Boats
Crostini With Orange, Pear, and Cranberry Mostarda
Cheese Diablo Wafers
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