Simple And Elegant Oscar Party Appetizers

Bacon-Wrapped Dried Plums. Stuff dried plums (a.k.a. prunes) with a crazy-good combination of cream cheese, celery, and artichoke hearts. And, because bacon makes everything better, wrap these babies with a slice of bacon and you're good to go.

Grown-Up Ants on a Log.Yup. This childhood classic is making a boozy comeback, perfect for parties. Fill celery sticks with a Dijon-goat cheese spread, made slightly sweet with the addition of just a drop of mango chutney.

Ham-Wrapped Coconut Shrimp Bites. Starting out with store-bought coconut shrimp makes this appetizer one of the easiest things you can make.

Ricotta Crostini. Top toast with ricotta and a quick sun-dried tomato pesto for a super easy finger food. Use day-old baguette or crusty Italian bread as the base of this crostini.

Spiced Popcorn. The Oscars are a whole night of celebrating cinema, so stick with the movie theme and offer your guests some stovetop popcorn.