Seven finger food appetizers to serve up this summer

Finger foods are great for entertaining. If you're ready to embrace summer with a few patio parties and get together this season, food blogger Sara Lynn Cauchon shared seven impressive ideas that are perfect for your next shindig. Plus, each one is made with simple shortcuts to reduce time in the kitchen and keep things affordable. 

Asian-inspired wonton salad cups

A great recipe for a light snack as well as a fun party appetizer!

Bacon and cheddar pinwheels

Please be warned that these little bites are highly addictive! These are such a flavour bomb, your guests will be blown away.  

Lemon and herb shrimp rolls

Nothing says summer like a soft, buttery shrimp roll. These delicious dinner rolls are brushed with butter and gently toasted in the oven before being stuffed with incredible lemon and herb shrimp salad made with cooked shrimp, mayo, lemon juice, fresh parsley and dill, and a hint of spicy horseradish to take them right over the top. 

Antipasto skewers

With so many flavours and textures on one stick, it’s no wonder people devour these babies. 

Greek-style stuffed peppers

These peppers are prepared Greek style with flavour-packed veggies and creamy feta will be a fan favourite at your next party. 

Baklava bites

If you’re in the mood for something sweet, then these darling little baklava bites are the perfect treat. They boast all the deliciousness of the traditional dessert but with a fraction of the fuss.

Hot honey chicken sliders

These sliders are topped with sweet, spicy, savoury sauce, coleslaw and sweet pickles.