When bowls of plain old popcorn and chips just won't do, here are some more interesting dishes for you and your guests to nibble on.

Finger Foods

• Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Crimini Mushrooms
• BBQ Jalapeño Poppers
• Devilishly Handsome Eggs with Smoked Paprika
• Crabmeat, Corn and Cumin Salad in Endive Spears
• Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear

Snacks

• Bacon-Cheddar Popcorn
• Spicy Buttered Popcorn
• Popcorn Chickpeas
• Smoked and Spiced Nuts
• Loaded Baked Potato Potato Chip Nachos

On Bread

• Cauliflower and Chickpea Tapas with Parsley-Fennel Mayonnaise
• Black Bread with Manchego, Marmalade, and Hazelnuts
• Black Olive and Cucumber Tramezzini
• Crostini with Mussels
• Sausage Canapés

Dips and Spreads

• Tomatillo Guacamole
• Spinach and Cannellini Bean Dip
• (Not Exactly) My Uncle's Salsa
• Creamy Mushroom Pâté
• White Bean and Roasted Garlic Hummus