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February 13, 2011
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Mushroom-and-Goat-Cheese Purses

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Frozen phyllo dough from the store makes putting these purses together a cinch. You can even saute the mushroom filling in advance.

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Avocado Bar

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Think of this as an update on the taco bar: Lay out a platter of seasoned, lime-doused avocado halves and bowls of toppings, and let guests help themselves.

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Spinach Dip

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Lighten up everyone's favorite baked dip by using ricotta instead of the usual cream cheese or sour cream and adding plenty of greens.

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Smoky Black-Bean Salsa

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Liven up a can of black beans with chiles in adobo, lime juice, red onion, and fresh cilantro, then serve with your favorite sweet potato chips. The black-and-orange color pairing makes the chips and dip especially apt for Halloween.

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Pigs in Blankets

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It's impossible for these puff pastry-wrapped sausages to not be a hit. They're the first to disappear at every party, every time.

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Aged-Cheddar and Beer Dip

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Lager adds depth of flavor to this rich, crowd-pleasing dip made with a trifecta of cheeses -- cheddar, Gruyere, and cream cheese. Serve with pretzel rods and celery stalks.

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Dates and Blue Cheese

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You only need four ingredients for this addictive sweet-and-salty finger food -- dates, Gorgonzola piccante, toasted sliced almonds, honey. 

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Crudites with Miso-Yogurt Dip

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Umami-packed miso adds intrigue to this creamy dip made with tangy Greek yogurt. Sprinkle with toasted black and white sesame seeds and serve alongside a medley of colorful vegetables.

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Smoked Trout Appetizers

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Having smoked trout in the pantry is like money in the bank! It's

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Deviled Egg with Relish

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Roasted Beet-White Bean Hummus

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Spiced Ginger Cashews

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Kettle-Chip Nachos

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Herb-Marinated Olives

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Spiced Walnuts

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Caramel-Coated Brie

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Creamy Edamame Dip

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Salmon Rillettes

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Romesco-and-Bucheron Dip

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Low-Country Pickled Shrimp

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1 of 24 Mushroom-and-Goat-Cheese Purses
2 of 24 Avocado Bar
3 of 24 Spinach Dip
4 of 24 Smoky Black-Bean Salsa
5 of 24 Pigs in Blankets
6 of 24 Aged-Cheddar and Beer Dip
7 of 24 Dates and Blue Cheese
8 of 24 Crudites with Miso-Yogurt Dip
9 of 24 Smoked Trout Appetizers
10 of 24 Deviled Egg with Relish
11 of 24 Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
12 of 24 Roasted Beet-White Bean Hummus
13 of 24 Spiced Ginger Cashews
14 of 24 Sriracha-Buffalo Chicken Wings
15 of 24 Kettle-Chip Nachos
16 of 24 Herb-Marinated Olives
17 of 24 Spiced Walnuts
18 of 24 Caramel-Coated Brie
19 of 24 Creamy Edamame Dip
20 of 24 Salmon Rillettes
21 of 24 Romesco-and-Bucheron Dip
22 of 24 Low-Country Pickled Shrimp
23 of 24 Feta-and-Red-Pepper Spread
24 of 24 Sliced Fennel with Parmesan

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