Summer is filled with lots of reason to celebrate.  But what about those impromptu gatherings? A spontaneous summer afternoon filled with friends and family or unexpected out of town guests.  Don’t panic.  We found 3 easy, delicious appetizer recipes at realsimple.com to serve your hungry guests.  Throw some meat on the grill and serve these bite sized snacks. They all share a common ingredient: cup shaped tortilla chips.  Not only are they easy to make, they are easy to eat!  Enjoy these great appetizers at your next gathering.tortillabite2.jpg

Spicy Black Beans and Avocado Canapes 

Corn, Cucumber, and Goat Cheese Canapes

Asian Shrimp Canapes

Need more great party food ideas?  Find inspiration at PurpleTrail.com.  Design Your Celebration.