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Top 10 Party Appetizers

By Chelsie Kenyon, About.com

If you're looking for some great finger-foods you're in the right place. Make any one of these great appetizers (or make all of them) for some crowd-pleasin' eats.

1. Shrimp Ceviche

A great appetizer full of shrimp cooked in lime and lemon juice, fresh cucumber and red onions. A serrano chile gives the ceviche a spicy bite and a little tomato sauce adds some smoothness. Serve with corn chips, celery sticks or other vegetables.

2. Crunchy Corn Chips

The perfect addition to dips and salsa is homemade, crispy, flavorful tortilla chips. Make up a batch for your party-goers to dip in fresh salsa or ceviche.

3. Easy Salsa

This recipe has only 6 ingredients and is a perfect last-minute addition to your appetizer menu. If you have time, make it a day or two ahead to let the flavors meld.

4. Corn and Bean Salsa

This hearty salsa has a subtle sweetness from the bits of corn and is richly seasoned with ancho chile powder.

5. Mini Tazas

These little tortilla cups are filled with beans, cheese and chiles. Crispy on the outside, with the smooth, warm filling inside, these bite size goodies will have them asking for more.

6. Tacos Pequenos

These tiny tacos are the perfect finger-food stuffed with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and cheddar inside a crunchy baked tortilla.

7. Queso Dip

Instead of melting a block of velveeta and chili, try this bold and creamy cheese dip that uses asadero cheese and crema melted together with fresh red peppers.

8. Guacamole

What could be better than fresh avocado, tomato and onion seasoned with lime juice, cilantro and cumin? Not much, so get out the corn chips and start dipping.

9. Salsa Caliente

Hot and spicy salsa that will bring a tear to your eye!

10. Salsa Verde

Delicious and tangy, it's the perfect companion to corn chips.

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