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Crunchy Fried Shrimp with Cayenne Aïoli

Southern cornmeal crusted deep-fried shrimp.

Pickled Shrimp

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but may require additional unattended time.

Warmed Spiced Olives

A warm, richly spiced oil turns a bowl of mixed olives into elegant party fare.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Caviar and Blinis

Author: Victoria Granof

Pisco Sour

Author: Ryan McGrale

Bazooka Bubblegum Cocktail

Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor Restaurant in New York City, developed this bubblegum-infused vodka cocktail. The drink gets its name from Bazooka bubblegum, but Freeman prefers to use Double Bubble...

Author: Eben Freeman

Blue Cheese and Pecan Crackers

Author: Judy Harmon

Salty Savory Spicy Snack Mix

Fair warning: This snack mix is so good it'll definitely ruin your appetite for dinner. In fact, we predict that you will find yourself making it often because you won't want to run out.

Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Bloody Mary

Author: Eben Freeman

Luxe Truffle Deviled Eggs

Author: Kathy Casey

Classic Cheese Ball

Served alongside boozy martinis, this is the classic cheese ball of yesteryear, perfect for retro-chic parties.

Crudites with Asian Style Dip

Author: Sally Gilmour

Pomegranate Champagne Punch

This bright and bubbly punch features pomegranate seeds and Champagne.

Author: Melissa Clark

Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

Author: Erika Lenkert

Martini on the Rocks

No muss, no fuss. This martini cocktail on ice is good to go in a few seconds.

Author: Robert Simonson

Spiced Marcona Almonds

If you have trouble finding Marcona almonds, you can substitute regular blanched almonds. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 hr (includes cooling)

Cheese Puffs Gougères

Author: Beth Hillson