Thursday, December 20, 2012

Get the Party Started! Appetizers and Snacks from April 2012 The Kitchn's Best of 2012

Last spring we took the whole month of April to party, party, party! It was a month of entertaining, with tips on throwing birthday parties, picking out wine, and making tasty appetizers and snacks. Here's a look back at some of the recipes and ideas that emerged that month, from crisp cheesy poufs, to an addictive gluten-free flatbread. There are ideas for little bites on toasts, and one of the best spicy nut mixes we've ever tasted.

SOPHISTICATED STARTERS
1 Nibbles of pistachios and prosciutto rosettes (from An Italian Wine Dinner Menu)
2 How to Make Cheese Gougres
3 A Brined Pickle Platter
4 Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
5 How to Make Socca: A Naturally Gluten-Free Chickpea Flatbread

CASUAL CROWD-PLEASERS
6 The Ultimate Party Snack: Chili Roasted Peanuts with Coconut
7 Sour Cream & Onion Doughnuts
8 Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites with Spicy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
9 Loaded Baked Potato Dip with Homemade Chips
10 Unique Snack & Easy Appetizer: Baked Lotus Root Chips

AN ELEGANT SPREAD
11 Smoked Salmon Potato Cakes with Herb Crme Frache
12 Goat Cheese Rapini Toasts
13 Fig Goat Cheese & Blackberries on Toast
14 Easy Party Appetizer: Grapes Wrapped in Goat Cheese
15 Elegant Appetizer: Savory Shortbread

Did you learn a new favorite appetizer or party snack this year? We'd love to hear about it we're always looking for fresh new ideas!


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10 Scrumptious Appetizer Dips & Spreads Without Cheese
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Cut It Up: 15 Flatbreads & Pizzas to Start the Party
Classic Party Food: 3 Takes on Spinach Dip

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Welcome to The Kitchn's Best of 2012 roundup!
From December 17 through January 1 we are rounding up some of our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

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