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Hosting A Festive Party? These Finger Foods Are Fun and Fuss-Free for Any Celebration

Nadia George

April 30, 2024

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Any festive party needs to have a stellar menu because your guests are going to be super hungry. But if you're running out of ideas for what you can serve for finger food, then we've got you covered with these recipes.

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Spinach and Ricotta Crostini

2 cups of baby spinach, ½ cup of chopped parsley, ½ cup of chopped chives, Garlic as per taste, ⅔ cup of ricotta, ½ cup of softened goat cheese, ½ cup of shredded pecorino Romano, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, Salt per taste, ½ tsp of freshly cracked black pepper, 3 tbsp of olive oil, 16 slices of toasted baguette

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Instructions:

Blanch the baby spinach in a pot of boiling water. In a food processor, pulse the herbs and garlic, then add the cheeses, salt, and pepper. Use the pulse setting to retain the structure of the herbs. Finally, add the olive oil. Spread this mixture on toasted baguette slices.

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Bacon Wrapped Dates

Ingredients: 10 strips of bacon, you can also use turkey bacon or vegan bacon, 20 dates, preferably medjool, 1 cup of goats cheese, Salt and pepper

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Instructions:

Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then preheat the oven to 200 C for about 15 minutes. Line a baking pan with the bacon strips and cook them until they are cooked but not yet crispy. You want the strips to be pliable enough to wrap around the dates.

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Mini Cheese Balls

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, chives cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper and chopped almonds. Mix well. Using a tablespoon, scoop out the cream cheese and roll into balls. Place these balls on a parchment-lined baking paper and refrigerate for around 15 to 20 minutes.