Pigs-in-a-blanket: Wrap mini-sausages in crescent rolls and bake (add extras like gouda and pear for a gourmet treat). Charcuterie board: For the best board, choose at least three different cheeses (for example, a cheddar, brie, and bleu cheese), two different types of crackers, two meats (salami and prosciutto are great choices), and some fun extras like almonds, olives, and grapes. Single-serving seven layer dip: Load up small cups with layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and green onions + black olives. Fried coconut shrimp with mango-pineapple salsa: This is a fun dish for summer, and guests will love that they can eat it with their fingers. Taco cups: Line a muffin tray with flour tortillas, fill with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken and black beans, top with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions, and bake at 350° F for 10-12 minutes. Steamed artichokes with lemon-garlic aioli: Party guests won’t be able to resist this creamy, zesty appetizer. Just dip the individual artichoke leaves into the dip and scrape off the flesh with your teeth. Bacon & cheddar cheese ball: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and pimento cheese into a large ball shape, then roll in a mixture of poppy seeds, crushed pecans, and extra bacon. Guests will love scooping it up with crackers or crispy garlic bread. Ranch-flavored pretzels: It couldn’t be easier to make these addictive treats. Simply combine pretzels with 1 cup of veggie oil, 1 packet of ranch dressing, and a Tbsp. each of garlic salt and dill weed. Shake in a paper bag until combined. Guacamole deviled eggs: Hard boil a dozen eggs, slice in half, remove the yolks, and fill with homemade guacamole. Bacon-wrapped apricots: Fold dried apricots around an almond and wrap with bacon before baking at 375° F for 20-25 minutes. Dip in a mixture of plum jelly and soy sauce, heated until just warm on the stovetop.