How to Use finger food in a Sentence
finger food
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Even the shape and size of this finger food varies from recipe to recipe.
— Janelle Davis, CNN, 9 Oct. 2022 -
Cocktails and finger foods like our Shrimp Toasts from 1979 ruled the day.
— The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2015 -
Opening-night parties with wine and finger food are a thing of the past.
— Alicia Eler, Star Tribune, 14 Aug. 2020 -
Pricing: On the Kid’s Menu, small plate finger foods ranged from $7-$9.
— Donald Liebenson, Lake County News-Sun, 2 May 2018 -
If not, the pieces could be placed in a small container as finger food.
— Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2021 -
Instead of ground beef, shredded beef is the star of this easy finger food recipe.
— Manal Aman, Woman's Day Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023 -
Their reception was at the church with finger food, cake and punch.
— Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2021 -
The cocktails are amazing and the barks loaded with finger food.
— Maresa Manara, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2018 -
The first will be hosted in the afternoon by the queen — with finger foods, wine and champagne.
— chicagotribune.com, 19 May 2018 -
Instead, opt for easy-to-grab skewers and finger food for a mess-free meal.
— Sarah Schreiber, House Beautiful, 5 June 2023 -
Across the way, M Brown’s serves mainly finger food that’s been smoked, cured, pickled, and aged.
— Michael Klein, Philly.com, 8 Mar. 2018 -
Try to avoid dips, fried finger foods, and cheese and charcuterie boards.
— Theresa Shank, Rd, Ldn, Philly.com, 8 Dec. 2017 -
The game is suitable for all ages and is BYO-refreshments and finger food.
— courant.com, 22 Oct. 2021 -
On top of being a great finger food, the smell and crunch of a pickle are irresistible.
— Nataly Keomoungkhoun, Dallas News, 29 Dec. 2020 -
Fries are usually finger food, but not so at The Fry Guys — there’s too much stuff on them.
— Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 -
Wings and small drumsticks also work well and make for great finger food.
— Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Feb. 2021 -
Easy-to-grab finger food will keep energy up for the next round of charades.
— Janine Puhak, PEOPLE.com, 8 Aug. 2021 -
When hunger calls, don’t miss Trinidad’s most beloved finger food: doubles.
— Kristin Braswell, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2020 -
Easy to serve as a finger food, these knishes will put to rest any thoughts of the belly bombs that lurk in deli cases.
— Cathy Barrow, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2019 -
No-mess finger foods like bread, cheese and fruit are perfect for picnics.
— Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023 -
Invite your besties and plan out what finger food each will be bringing!
— Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 14 June 2021 -
Available in the same dipable, bite-size shape, the crispy finger food makes for an easy after-school or post-work snack.
— Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 16 May 2018 -
From tiny shrimp toasts to pop-able crispy meatballs, ditch the silverware for finger foods.
— Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2019 -
And the crabby snacks (finger food served by Quick’s own mother) offered on game day.
— Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 1 Feb. 2018 -
Here are some more tips for choosing finger foods for babies.
— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 July 2024 -
Looking for some finger foods to snack on during your hours of TV watching?
— Robin Currie, Philly.com, 6 Feb. 2018 -
Those who attend are asked to bring their favorite finger food to share with others.
— Hartford Courant, 6 May 2022 -
Also, like corn on the cob, corn dogs and bananas, there’s no photogenic way to eat this finger food.
— Jonathan Kauffman, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2018 -
Breakfasts from a bakery here start with shots of robust coffee and a beloved finger food shaped like a cigar.
— New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022 -
Lumpia, on the other hand, is a Filipino finger food that many people associate with the cuisine.
— Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024
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