When it comes to throwing a birthday party, there's a lot of hype over the cake — but it's just as important to offer tasty finger foods to keep your guests satisfied while they wait for the main event. With these easy, satisfying recipes, any host is sure to pull off a memorable birthday party.

Mini meatballs are the perfect snack for crowd mingling. Giada De Laurentiis dresses up the mild turkey meat with onion, garlic, parsley and cheese for rich, moist results.

Mushroom caps make perfect bite-size bowls for indulgent stuffings. Rachael Ray fills large white mushrooms with quartered artichoke hearts and Parmesan, then tops them with Asiago for a cheese overload.

Gina Neely adds a small dose of chopped green chiles and jalapenos to her batter for just the right bit of spice. Set them near a bowl full of the savory bacon-and-pimiento-cheese frosting and let your guests frost their own.