25 Finger Foods That Deserve a High Five

Does it get any cuter than these goat-cheese truffles? (No, they're not sweet; they're basically one-bite cheese balls.)

Go ultraluxe and serve up foie gras truffled deviled quail eggs.

You won't believe how simple these flaky cheese straws are to make. The secret's in the store-bought puff pastry.

Three ingredients are all you need to make this bold, spicy shrimp appetizer.

Salty, sweet, and completely addictive, these rosemary-sesame pecans also double as a great party favor if you bake up an extra batch or two and bundle them up in cellophane.

Think of these tomato-avocado-salsa-topped potato bites as an elegant, potato-based take on nachos.

Mushroom and brie bruschetta is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

The best way to serve mac and cheese at a party? In bite-size form.

With one of everything on each skewer, these Greek salad bites guarantee that every bite is the perfect bite.

One-up the standard cheese plate spread by including savory shortbread-like crackers that have the cheese inside of them.

More an assembly job than a recipe, these gravlax and crème fraiche toasts are a great quick-fix option.

Many stuffed mushrooms recipes get their flavor from sausage but not these umami-packed nibbles; they're vegan!

Pair like with like — in this case pickled peppadew peppers and briny feta — for a memorable hors d'oeuvre.

Make a healthy, standout Winter bruschetta by combining creamy burrata with sautéed curly kale.

Stick a skewer in these buffalo chicken meatballs, and they instantly become cocktail-party- (or game-day-) ready.

These savory brie and fig bites are like buttery hand pies.

Like a cheese plate in single-serving form, these jewel-like apricot, goat cheese, and almond bites satisfy.

Make an antipasti platter cocktail-party-ready by threading classic components — sausage, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes — onto a skewer.

Gruyère gougères may sound and taste fancy, but they're surprisingly easy to make. Also note that few foods pair better with a glass of festive Champagne than these cheese puffs.

A trio of shrimp-cocktail dipping sauces — cocktail sauce, Thai peanut sauce, and pineapple barbecue sauce — ensures this classic isn't stale.

For a nontraditional and exceptionally delicious take on paté (hold the liver), try a vegan red lentil terrine.

Shishito Pepper and Burrata Crostini scream sophisticated party at first glance and their one-bite size and comforting combination of flavors are sure to please.

Genius recipe alert. Fill endive spears with sweet potatoes, bacon, crème fraiche, and a sprinkling of chives for a recipe that's not too complicated but extradelicious.

Mostarda, a traditional Italian condiment that combines sweet-cooked fruit with savory mustard, is a creative topping for a triple-cream cheese.

Cheese diablo wafers are buttery, rich, and spicy.