Summer canapes ideas

This tasty peach appetizer takes a new spin on caprese salad with a variety of flavors and textures -- and puts it all on a stick.

Top simple bruschetta with whipped ricotta and a variety of sweet and savory toppings for a party appetizer that's easy yet impressive.

Summer is the perfect time to get creative with your wedding menu. Incorporate the season's freshest fruits and veggies with these wedding menu ideas that are perfect for a summertime affair.

The first time I saw mini grilled cheese sandwiches sticking out of a small glass of tomato soup, I thought: what a brilliant idea. Take a favorite food pairing — crudites and dip, shrimp and aioli, milk and cookies — and put it all in an easy-to-handle shot glass (or other small container). No fiddling around, just fun all-in-one finger food that make perfect party appetizers.

A collection of some of the summer's best appetizers!

Our selection of summer hors d'oeuvres includes easy watermelon crudo, crisp fried okra, mini wedge salads, and lots more delicious options for warm-weather entertaining. Serve the best summer appetizers with these recipes from Food & Wine.

Check out 52 of the best crostini and bruschetta recipes — so you can have easy appetizers for every week of the year! With summer, fall, winter, and spring ideas for toppings and combinations, you’l never get bored with these tasty toasts and canapés!

Refreshing, delicious, and elegant watermelon canapes