A perennial party favorite, cocktail sausages become extra special with a jerk-seasoned pineapple glaze. Make them as hot (or not) as you like with bottled hot pepper sauce.
These tasty meatballs will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party. My mom makes them every year for New Years Eve, and now so do I. These do very well in a slow cooker, as you can simmer them before serving, as well as keep them hot for the duration of your party.
I always wondered how the Chinese take out places had your food ready to go in 15 minutes... if they are all as easy as this Szechuan shrimp recipe I may convert to a full-time Chinese diet.