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Cocktail Party Hors d'Oeuvres

Cocktail Party Hors d'Oeuvres

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Spanish Ham with Olives and Oranges

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Serrano ham or prosciutto can be used in these savory morsels.

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Tuna Nicoise Crostini

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These crostini can be stored up to one day in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Grilled Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto

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With just a few ingredients, these quick-cooking skewers become an elegant starter to stave off hunger or an easy addition to any menu.

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Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Goat Cheese

Sweeter and smokier than regular roasted red bell peppers, piquillos form an ideal shell for tangy, creamy goat cheese speckled with scallions and mint.Get the Recipe

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Shrimp Cocktail

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For this classic starter, you have two options. You can buy "flash-frozen" (frozen at sea), which can be purchased in advance and thawed when needed, or fresh. If you choose to use fresh shrimp from a fishmonger, buy it on the day you plan to use it.

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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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This tasty snack is easier than you might think -- it requires only three ingredients.

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Crab Salad Canapes

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Creamy crab salad gets crunch from diced fresh vegetables, and sits atop slices of baguette.

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Tamari and Maple-Roasted Almonds

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Tamari, a form of soy sauce, combines with maple syrup for a salty-sweet combination.

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Mini Asian Crab Cakes

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Mini crab cakes encrusted with sesame seeds get a kick from wasabi and soy sauce, and they're freezable, to boot.

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Taleggio Flatbread

Anna Williams

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This simple flatbread is flavored with rosemary and Taleggio cheese.

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Ham-and-Gruyere Thumbprints

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These freezable ham-and-cheese pastries are based on a French classic.

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Potato Pancakes with Gravlax and Dill

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These savory bites are perfect for a special occasion.

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Savory Shortbread

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For an extra indulgent hors d'oeuvre, top this shortbread with smoked salmon and caviar, and serve with glasses of Champagne.

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Spicy Tuna Tartare

Ken Kochey

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This simple recipe, served on store-bought waffle chips, offers deliciously complex flavors and textures.

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Cheese Straws

Sang An

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These flaky cheese-flavored pastries melt in your mouth.

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Lemon-Parsley Gougeres

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Gougeres have the reputation of nearly instant disappearance at parties -- this lemon-and-parsley rendition is no exception.

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Caramelized Onion Tartlets

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Cipollini onions are perfect for these tarts -- which can be baked in mini-muffin tins -- because they are small, flat, and sweet.

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Endive Boats with Marinated Vegetables

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This light fare is perfect for vegetarians, or anyone who needs a refreshing bite.

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Spicy Pecans

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A handful of spicy nuts is the perfect accompaniment for a cocktail.

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