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Marinated Olives and Salami

If you're going to make only one hors d'oeuvre for your cocktail party, make it this one. The warm, salty olives and salami slices paired with crusty bread are the…

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Eggs Cornichon

The classic French dish Eggs Mayonnaise is just that: eggs with a swipe of mayonnaise. Think of this recipe as tweaking the famous dictum of Coco Chanel: Instead of taking…

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Coconut Curry Caramel Corn

This is the recipe to think about if you are going to a party—it would make a great gift instead of a bottle of wine. I recently prepared this as…

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Maple and Black Pepper Pecans

Need to stave off your gang’s hunger while you put the finishing touches on the holiday meal? These addictive spicy-sweet nuts are just the thing. They’re also perfect with cocktails,…

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Maple Bacon Popcorn

Popcorn popped in bacon fat is a decadent snack on its own. Maple gives it a salty-sweet flavor profile that takes it over the top. Serve immediately after drizzling the…

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Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips

Homemade chips are so much better than store-bought chips, and they’re easier to make than you might think.

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Homemade Fried Tortilla Chips

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Almonds with Parmesan, Rosemary & Fennel

A combination of blanched and skin-on almonds gives this mix great eye appeal.

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Sesame Coins

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Gremolata Popcorn

A blend of fresh lemon zest, garlic, and parsley, gremolata is the classic topping for osso buco, but it also makes a fantastic popcorn topping. Garlic powder stands in for…