Hosting any type of involves so many moving parts. Between making sure your guests' cups never run dry, restocking , mingling with the crowd, and curating the perfect , there's hardly even time to breathe! And that's not even including the prep work—like buying ingredients and —and cleaning up. With all that in mind, why not make things a little less stressful for yourself and serve up some easy appetizers at your next gathering?

"Hors d'oeuvres" might sound complicated, but the , , and starters on this list are anything but! If you're looking for something that looks fancy but is easy to make, try the puff pastry radish tarts, spinach artichoke cups, or cranberry brie bites.

We've even included recipes that don't even require you to turn on the stove, like a big charcuterie board and Ree Drummond's spicy potato chips.

Even The Pioneer Woman admits, "I've always had a bunch of easy appetizer recipes in my arsenal," and so should you! There are plenty of , like crispy egg rolls, and , like Ree's cocktail meatballs, that minimize cleanup and maximize flavor. Whatever you choose to serve at your next cocktail hour, dinner party, or themed event, you're sure to impress your guests without the added stress!