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easy homemade oat-buttermilk crackers for cheese | writes4food.com

Oat-buttermilk crackers.

If you’re assembling a cheese tray for a party (or snacking on a tangy Gouda before dinner), why not try making these easy homemade crackers?

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10 great football party recipes.

Hosting a party for The Big Game? Ditch the bagged snacks and pizza delivery and whip up some of these easy snack, pizza and sandwich recipes.

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prosciutto-arugula puff pastry appetizers | writes4food.com

Prosciutto arugula pinwheels.

This easy appetizer recipe features lush prosciutto and peppery arugula rolled up in spirals of puff pastry.

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Thanksgiving appetizer recipes.

We travel to spend Thanksgiving Day with family, so I don’t prepare the big meal. I always bring an appetizer; here are some great Thanksgiving appetizer ideas.

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black olive breadstick recipe | writes4food.com

Salty black olive breadsticks.

These beautiful breadsticks are crazy-easy to make, and you can flavor them in a number of different ways. This variation features zingy black olives.

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grape truffle appetizer recipe | writes4food.com

Grape and goat cheese appetizers.

This great appetizer recipe for grapes wrapped in goat cheese would make a perfect pre-Thanksgiving nibble.

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basil leaves stuffed with goat cheese and tomato | writes4food.com

Summery basil-chevre appetizer.

This appetizer will draw “oohs” from your guests: stuff basil leaves with goat cheese and diced tomato. Gorgeous and delicious.

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Crostini with hummus and chard.

Swiss chard is prolific right now in gardens and markets; here’s a great way to use it, on crostini with Feta and hummus.

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salted buttered nuts recipe | writes4food.com

The Clara Project: buttered nuts.

This simple recipe from The Clara Project is an entertaining essential: homemade cocktail nuts roasted in butter and sea salt.

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