A birthday party calls for fun, celebration, cake and, of course, party food. Be it a kids' or an adults party, along with the theme and decoration, the party food is also equally important. However, you need not always have to lay a three course meal or a formal buffet table when planning a party. A birthday party can be equally exciting even if you serve tasty appetizers or finger food. Here are ideas for a kids' as well as adults party, along with some recipes for room temperature appetizers. Easy Appetizers for Birthday Party

• Pepperoni Rolls
• Toasted Ravioli
• Spinach Arancini
• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Jacket Potato
• Grilled Scallops
• Stuffed Eggs / Mushrooms / Oysters
• Potato / Chicken Croquettes
• Chicken Kebab / Tikka / Fingers
• Beef / Chicken / Salmon Canape
• Crab Cakes
• Meatballs
• Chicken / Shrimp Satay
• Chicken Wings
• Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
• Vegetable Cutlets / Patties
• Stuffed Calamari
• Beef / Tuna Tartare
• Hot Wings

Appetizer Ideas for Kids' Birthday Parties

• Mozzarella Sticks
• Tarradls
• Toasted Garlic Bread
• Tomato Bruschetta
• Fried Cheese Balls
• Finger Sandwiches
• Bread Topped with Tomatoes / Cheese / Olives
• Pigs in a Blanket
• Cheese Frittata
• Deviled Eggs
• Crescent Rolls
• Fried Macaroni Balls
• Cheddar Crackers
• Egg Puffs
• Cheese Celery
• Corn Fritters
• Cheese Wantons
• Cheese and Beans Quesadillas
• Tortilla Roll Ups
• Mandarin Chicken Pieces

Appetizer Recipes Most of these appetizers are easy to make and can be made in batches of 6-10 together. Therefore, even if you make them just before the party or during the party, they will not seem time-consuming. You can either serve a single appetizer or a combination, to let your guests have a choice. Now, along with the ideas, following are a couple of easy recipes for making these appetizers. Cheese Sticks Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of softened butter
• 4 cups of Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method of Preparation The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, mix cheese and butter together. Now add flour and salt, and form a homogeneous mixture. Next, make a ball of the dough and roll it on a greased surface to form a ½ to 1 inch thick sheet. When the rolled sheet is ready, cut strips according to your desired thickness and length. Grease the baking sheet with some butter. Place the cheese sticks on the greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Take them out when golden brown and serve warm. Tuna Crostini Ingredients

• 1 baguette
• 6 ounces of drained water packed tuna
• ¼ cup drained capers
• 1 large minced shallot
• 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon oil
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley leaves
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil

Method of Preparation The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F. Slice the baguette into slices of ½ inch. Place them on a greased baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes. Now, in a large bowl, mix tuna, capers, shallot, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil. Mix together to form a tuna salad. Put 1 teaspoon of tuna salad on each baguette slice (crostini) and sprinkle black pepper over it. Serve immediately! Salmon Cakes Ingredients

• 15 ounces of drained canned salmon
• 1 egg
• 1 small minced onion
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
• ½ cup of fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Method of Preparation Mix salmon, onion, bread crumbs, egg, cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper in a bowl. Make patties with your hands according to desired shape and size. Dust them in the flour. Now heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in the oil until golden brown from both the sides. Let the patties drain on a paper towel. Serve warm. I hope these ideas and recipes were helpful to you. So, try out these dishes, and your guests will never miss a single party at your place! Good luck!