Stressing about the appetizers at your next soirée? We’ve got you covered with 10 quick hors d’oeuvres ideas, excerpted from What’s a Hostess to Do? by Susan Spungen (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2013. Photographs by Susan Spungen.
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10 Quick Hors d’Oeuvres

1. Belgian endive petals with fresh fig, goat cheese, and chopped walnuts

2. Thick-cut potato chips with crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and dill

3. Cucumber cups with lime mayo and lump crabmeat, garnished with chile powder

4. Cherry tomatoes stuffed with hummus and topped with olive slivers

5. Toasted baguette topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, and pesto (can be served warm and melty or at room temperature)

6. Celery boats filled with lemon mayo, Italian oil-packed tuna, and capers

7. Party rye triangles (toasted) with fresh turkey, herb mayo, and cranberry chutney

8. Melon balls or chunks wrapped with prosciutto

9. Wheat crackers topped with creamy pâté and sliced cornichon

10. Tortilla chips with guacamole and cooked shrimp, garnished with cilantro or salsa