It's Party Time: 14 Finger Foods from O, The Oprah Magazine

Loaded with fresh scallions and cilantro, this creamy, yet deceptively healthful, cheese-and-black-bean dip will wow your guests with its complex flavor.

Recipe: Black Bean-Goat Cheese Dip

These fried shrimp achieve their sought-after crunch thanks to a coating of rice flour and shredded coconut. The zesty, lime-spritzed mango dip makes this light bite shine.

Recipe: Coconut Shrimp with Mango-Mojo Dip

For a twist on the traditional dipper, try yucca chips with this lively guacamole, which gets its flavor from garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and red onion.

Recipe: Guacamole and Yucca Crisps

Indian spices liven up sautéed chickpeas in this exotic take on the party peanut.

Recipe: Masala-Spiced Chickpeas

Spiked with tequila and pepper-vodka, these cherry tomatoes are dressed for your grown-up guests! Don't forget the dipping salt — this wouldn't be a margarita-style appetizer without it.

Recipe: Tequila-Bloody Mary Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

Mild fava beans become a creamy, low-fat base for this savory caper-studded dip. Serve with grilled pita bread and carrot chips for an easy appetizer option.

Recipe: Fava Bean Dip with Capers

Flavored with spicy Spanish sausage and sautéed onion, this tapas-style appetizer from Miami chef Michelle Bernstein works perfectly as an appetizer. Just cut into bite-size pieces and serve on a platter with aioli or plain mayonnaise for dipping.

Recipe: Chorizo, Potato, and Onion Spanish Tortilla

Don't be fooled by the sweet ingredients in this charismatic salsa. A hefty dose of jalapeño adds quite a punch to the diced tropical fruits.

Recipe: Banana-Papaya Salsa

These golden mini pastries can be made ahead of time and frozen until you want to cook them, leaving you more time to enjoy your party!

Recipe: Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Empanadas

Broiled eggplant, blended with fresh mint, lemon juice, and sesame paste, will bring a Middle Eastern flair to your fare. Grilled pita is a perfect dipper for this dish.

Recipe: Minted Baba Ghanoush

For a heartier appetizer option, try these succulent mini burgers made with ground chicken and Thai seasonings. Serve them atop toasted pita or between soft potato rolls for easy pick-up.

Recipe: Mini Chicken Burgers with Mint

Throw together a homemade pizza dough in seconds with the help of a trusty food processor. Once the dough is ready, the pizza can be completed outdoors on the grill, keeping your kitchen cool as a cucumber come party time.

Recipe: Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Thyme

Mango-ginger chutney gives these small chicken-salad sandwiches a tantalizing touch of sweetness. Chicken salad may seem ordinary, but you'll be surprised how quickly these sandwiches fly off the platter.

Recipe: Chutney Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

A guaranteed hit, these surprising crostini are made with sweet, pumpkin-seed-oil-brushed brioche bread that's topped with pears, creamy blue cheese, and pumpkin seeds.

Recipe: Stilton-Pear Crostini with Pumpkin Seeds

Find more appetizer and drink recipes for a party on Oprah.com:

Healthier Party Dips

Tasty Appetizer Recipes

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