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" Come spring, celebrations seem to sprout up as often as the season&amp;#039;s fragrant flowers. If you&amp;#039;re hosting a special soir\u00E9e, preparation is key\u2014especially when it comes to what you&amp;#039;ll serve. Whether it&amp;#039;s a birthday, engagement or bridal party, keep it simple with bite-size eats that appear elegantly reserved but are bursting with flavor. We&amp;#039;ve rounded up a list of surefire crowd pleasers that will carry you through this season&amp;#039;s parties and beyond.  Appetizer Recipes: 1. Tomato Bruschetta  Bruschetta never fails to please, with toasted Italian bread smothered in a mix of plum tomatoes, basil, garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Caren Alpert 2. Chicken Satay Skewers  Lean chicken is anything but boring with this zesty peanut sauce that&amp;#039;s kicked up with lime juice and cilantro or mint.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Kate Sears 3. Wild Mushroom Tartlets  These tartlets\u2014filled with wild mushrooms, cream cheese and fresh thyme\u2014look like a lot of work, but are a cinch thanks to premade mini\u2013fillo shells. Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Kate Sears 4. Crispy Asian-Spiced Shrimp  Sometimes simple is best, like with these extra-large shrimp that are coated with rice flour, quickly browned and tossed with spiced sea salt.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Mary Ellen Bartley 5. Fruit and Cheese Platter  Fruit and cheese plates are a tradition for a reason\u2014they&amp;#039;re full of irresistible nibbles such as soft blue cheese, grapes and olives.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Mary Ellen Bartley 6. Steamed Chinese Dumplings  These lowfat dumplings offer a tantalizing mix of lean ground beef, water chestnuts, scallions, garlic and ginger.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Mary Ellen Bartley 7. Bagna Cauda Dip for Roasted Vegetables  Skip the spinach dip and instead serve this unique blend of olive oil, anchovy fillets, garlic and lemon juice that&amp;#039;s perfect with seasonal roasted veggies.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Wendell Webber 8. Deconstructed California Rolls  Put a spin on the expected with these beautiful mock\u2013sushi rolls that layer imitation crabmeat, avocado, rice, wasabi and carrots on top of Belgian endive leaves.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Kate Sears 9. Greek Cigars  Baked to crispy perfection, this eggroll-like appetizer combines ground beef with spinach, feta, plain yogurt and the essential Greek spices: dill and nutmeg.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Mary Ellen Bartley 10. South Carolina BBQ Pork Sliders  A slow cooker does all the work for this tender, tangy dish of pork shoulder slathered in brown sugar, paprika, chili powder and apple cider vinegar.  Photographed for Woman&amp;#039;s Day by Rita Maas   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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