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SMALL BITES FOR A BIG CROWD

F rom the winter holidays to Super Bowl Sunday, then on to Valentine’s Day and Oscar’s movie night, ’tis the season to party. While hosting a gathering for friends and family can be fun, it’s plenty of work, so we consulted the pros—talented local chefs—for their favorite easy-to-prepare hors d’oeuvres. Each of these delicious bites requires less than 30 minutes of active time, and many can be made in advance. For the ultimate crowd-pleasing strategy, almost all of these recipes can be vegetarian—check the cook’s notes for our simple substitutions. Whether you’re having a casual celebration or a chic bash, these nibbles will be the hit of the party. For the ultimate crowd-pleasing strategy, we’ve added wine pairings by Andres Montoya of The Wine Barn. And almost all of these recipes can be vegetarian— check the cook’s notes for our simple substitutions.
RECIPES
BLT Skewers
Thai Beef Cucumber Cups
Cauliflower Panna Cotta with Caviar
Apricot Coins
Tomato Confit Bruschetta
Mushroom Ceviche
Crabby Cheryl’s Smoked Mullet Dip
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