5 Steps to Create the Perfect Meat and Cheese Board

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Ready to host the best dinner party? Learn how to put together a meat and cheese board to impress your guests. It could not be easier to make, once you know how to do it well. With our techniques, there are just 5 steps to creating the perfect appetizer spread that everyone will love. Keep reading to learn more!

Roasted Parsnip Fries with Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce

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What’s not to love about any iteration of crispy fries? If you enjoy trying new recipes for your favorite finger food at home, give the potatoes a break and use parsnips instead. Lightly seasoned strips are roasted in the oven, and served hot with an easy honey mustard dipping sauce. Get the recipe now.

69 Finger Food Appetizers That Are Perfect for Holiday Parties

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With the holiday season in full swing there are so many potlucks to attend and parties with friends, family, and coworkers. But what are you going to serve? Our roundup of the best finger food appetizers has everything you’ll need, from savory to sweet. Find the best ideas to satisfy a variety of diets on Foodal.

Balsamic Tomato and Fennel Bruschetta

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Classic Italian bruschetta gets a licoricey lift from fennel in this easy and colorful appetizer. The assembly is simple: combine fennel, tomatoes, and garlic with tangy balsamic vinegar, scoop onto crusty toasted baguette slices, and top with basil. Read more to add this recipe to your collection of crowd-pleasers.

Crispy Baked Falafel

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If you need one more reason to fall in love with falafel, our recipe is sure to seal the deal. They’re baked, not fried, to a crispy golden-brown and bursting with warm, earthy flavors like cumin and coriander. Grassy fresh parsley and cilantro give each bite a hit of brightness. Read on for the delicious details.

Gluten-Free Socca (Chickpea Flour Farinata Flatbread)

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Whether you’re hunting for a humble, gluten-free snack or you have a hankering for flaky flatbread, rosemary-infused socca will hit the spot. Hailing from the Ligurian Coast, this classic chickpea flour pancake is a cinch to make. Read more now to add this easy recipe to your collection of crispy favorites.

How to Buy and Prepare Brie for a Holiday Party

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Love brie, but need a little help when it comes to buying and preparing it? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to make it the star of your next cheese plate. Learn how to buy, store, prepare, and pair it, and so much more. Read our guide now, and you’ll soon be an expert on this cheesy favorite.

Homemade Toasted and Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds

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Don’t miss out on the culinary magic that can happen post-pumpkin carving. After scooping, save those tasty seeds for a snack you won’t be able to stop eating. Stick with simple sea salt for a classic treat, or try our spice suggestions to perk up your homemade roasted pumpkin seeds. They’re so easy to customize.

Artichokes Slow-Cooked in Garlic and White Wine

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Feed this to any friends that are uncertain about artichokes and their minds will be forever changed. The tender veggies are given the royal treatment, slow-cooked in a luscious bath of oil, white wine, and garlic. Lemon brings brightness and crusty bread sops up all the juice. Keep reading for the decadent recipe.

Buckwheat Rosemary Cheese Crackers

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Why peruse the cracker aisle for the perfect flavor when you can craft your own crunchy snacks at home? These naturally gluten-free goodies have a piney note of rosemary, a sharp bite from cheddar, and a bold nuttiness thanks to buckwheat flour. Read on to add this recipe to your homemade cracker collection.

Homemade Egg Rolls: Easier Than You Think

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Think homemade egg rolls are difficult to prepare? They’re crazy easy to make with premade wrappers once you master the rolling process! We’ll help you to get the technique down so you can bust out these delicious fried goodies over and over again, filled with veggies and chicken, and paired with a tasty dipping sauce.