You might need to buy:
  • sour cream
  • lemon juice
  • mayo
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cubed cooked chicken
  • celery ribs thinly sliced
  • 1c chopped mushrooms
  • chopped green pepper
  • chopped red pepper
  • bacon strips cooked and crumbled
  • chopped pecans
  • lettuce leaves
  • mini croissants split and toasted
You might need to buy:
  • 1lb frozen meatballs
  • 1c barbecue sauce
serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • canola mayonnaise
  • fresh thyme leaves

You can also chop the prosciutto and sprinkle it on the phyllo. Make-ahead tip: Arrange assembled rolls on a baking sheet, coat with cooking spray, and cover; store in the fridge for up to four hours. Bake an hour or two before the party.

serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
Belongs to sweetcay Basic Crostini 

Make-ahead tip: Bake crostini, and cool completely; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray

Make-ahead tip: Refrigerate the spread (or its components) up to two days ahead.

serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • chopped yellow onion
  • canola mayonnaise
  • finely chopped fresh chives
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • kosher salt

Make-ahead tip: Prepare and refrigerate the chutney up to three days ahead; bring to room temperature before serving. For a prettier presentation, top crostini with chutney, and sprinkle the cheese on top instead of stirring it into the chutney.

serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • canola oil
  • finely chopped shallots
  • apple cider
  • golden raisins
  • brown sugar
  • cider vinegar
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8-inch flour tortillas
  • whole-grain mustard
  • maple syrup
ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • red pepper flakes
ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 8-to-10-ounce bag multicolored tortilla chips