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
  • 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
  • Often used in restaurants in South Korea, they can also be used to pick up finger foods.
    — Reuters, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Prepare a selection of finger foods, cheese, crackers, fruits, and maybe a bottle of wine.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024

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