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Finger foods make wonderful party refreshments. Guests are able to pick and choose what they like, and the food can be served either in buffet style or via elegant waiters with trays. Fingers foods allow guests to mix and mingle while enjoying their food, and it makes it easy for them to sample a little of each item. Some excellent finger food ideas include deviled eggs, sushi, mini sandwiches and desserts.
Start Deviled eggs are a finger food favorite.
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Make a tray of deviled eggs for the party guests. Not only are the tasty treats easy to whip up, but they are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Use your favorite recipe, and top each egg with a sliced black olive for presentation. It is easiest to serve deviled eggs in trays that are made specifically for them.
Serve fried chicken strips.
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Serve traditional fried chicken strips, which will delight both children and adults. For vegetarian guests, include a tray of soy "chicken" strips or nuggets. Provide a variety of dipping sauces such as barbecue, ranch and honey mustard.
Set out an antipasto platter.
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Prepare an Italian antipasto platter. Include black and green olives, thinly sliced salami, a variety of cheeses, crackers and hummus and pita for your vegan and vegetarian guests.
Pick up sushi rolls from a restaurant.
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Serve sushi to a sophisticated crowd. To make things easier, preorder a variety of sushi rolls from your favorite Japanese restaurant and pick it up right before the guests arrive. You can also serve seaweed salad and small bowls of miso soup along with the sushi.
Make bite-sized grilled cheese sandwiches.
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To please young and old guests alike, serve mini grilled cheese sandwiches. For a gourmet twist on a traditional favorite, experiment by using different cheeses and breads. Make the sandwiches with smoked cheddar and provolone cheeses, along with rye and sourdough breads.
Offer a healthy vegetable tray.
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For a healthy snack, serve trays of cut-up vegetables and a variety of dips, such as ranch, dill and onion. For a pretty presentation, create radish "roses" and slice the vegetables using a scalloped edge knife.
Fudge bites
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Make your favorite desserts, such as fudge brownies and peanut butter bars, but cut them into small, bite-size pieces so that the guests can sample a little bit of everything.
