I only have two rules for party nibbles. They need to taste great and they need to be easy to pick up and pop into your mouth. I don’t want to fool with utensils beyond serving pieces and maybe a single fork. These party appetizer recipes shared by FLOWER magazine contributors fit the bill. Each is ideal for passing or grazing while you talk, laugh, sip, and celebrate the season.
![ArtOfTheHost_MiniGrilledCheese_feature mini gourmet grilled cheese with tomato soup shooters](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ArtOfTheHost_MiniGrilledCheese_feature.jpg)
Mini Grilled Cheddar and Goat Cheese Sandwiches from Alex Hitz
![Pomanders_and_Cashews Holiday Bar Centerpiece Cloved Oranges in a footed silver compote from Replacements, Ltd](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pomanders_and_Cashews.jpg)
Rosemary, Sugar & Spice Cashews from Elizabeth Bearden
![ArtOfTheHost_BelAirOnionPuffs_feature Bel-Air Onion Puffs](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ArtOfTheHost_BelAirOnionPuffs_feature.jpg)
Bel Air Onion Puffs from Alex Hitz
![oysterselveretta-1 Artichoke Dip in a cast-iron pan, on a platter surrounded by grilled baguette slices](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/oysterselveretta-1.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Elvie’s
Creamy Artichoke, Bacon and Parmesan Dip from chef Hunter Evans
![JuliaReedNOLA_p45 A hand grabs a Crawfish Cardinale Tart, a recipe by Julia Reed, from the tray](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JuliaReedNOLA_p45.jpg)
Crawfish Cardinale Tarts from the late Julia Reed
![crab-grilled-cheese Crab Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/crab-grilled-cheese.png)
Grilled Deviled Crab and Cheese Sandwiches from the late Julia Reed
![TwiggStudios_ricotta parmesan cheesecake flowers-1-11-1_crop Savory baked cheese tart covered with pressed pansies, an edible flower](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TwiggStudios_ricotta-parmesan-cheesecake-flowers-1-11-1_crop.jpg)