11 Make-Ahead Hors d’Oeuvres

Gooey grilled cheese is refreshed with a dollop of fruit chutney.

Get the recipe: Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Chutney
 

Crostini, a cocktail-party classic, gets an upgrade with fennel slaw.

Get the recipe: Prosciutto Crostini with Lemony Fennel Slaw

Ridiculously addictive stuffed pockets can go from oven to serving platter, with no additional prep needed.

Get the recipe: Spiced Beef Empanadas With Lime Sour Cream

Keep these seasoned chicken strips warm in the oven until you’re ready to serve.

Get the recipe: Peanut Chicken Skewers With Chili Mayonnaise

A tasty nibble made with precooked shrimp proves that fancy hors d’oeuvres do not necessarily require fancy footwork.

Get the recipe: Mango Shrimp in Endive Leaves

Thick-cut potato chips make complex, flavorful bites fast.

Get the recipe: Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Crisps With Radicchio

And talk about convenient―apricots swathed in bacon can be assembled days in advance, then cooked straight from the freezer.

Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Apricots With Sage

This luscious, oozy treat, seasoned generously with fragrant garlic and thyme, is baked right in the box it came in.

Get the recipe: Baked Camembert With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Opt for 10-minute nibbles, like Parmesan-spiked relish.

Get the recipe: Artichoke and Spinach Relish With Walnuts

This silky salmon spread is just as quick. Set it out with crackers and crudités and you’re done.

Get the recipe: Creamy Salmon Spread With Horseradish

Here, frozen puff pastry dough is spread with tangy crème fraîche and topped with a sweet and savory mix of onions and apples.

Get the recipe: Caramelized Onion Tarts With Apples