So you’re skimming that New Year’s Eve party invitation and only now realizing you’re supposed to bring a dish? Fear not. To save your social grace, we’ve compiled a list of deliciously quick and easy snacks. Feel free to show your appreciation by making us any one of these recipes.
Marinated olives
What you need:
- Jarred olives
- Olive oil
- Your choice of seasoning
What you do: In a small saucepan, warm olives and olive oil over low heat. Add seasonings such as red pepper flakes, garlic, fennel seeds or rosemary.
Spiced popcorn
What you need:
- Popcorn
- Butter
- Your choice of seasoning
What you do: Pop the corn and top with melted butter and seasoning such as Old Bay or smoked paprika.
Garlic crostini
What you need:
- Baguette
- Garlic
- Olive oil
What you do: Slice baguette, rub with olive oil and minced garlic. Toast.
Goat cheese log
What you need:
- Goat cheese
- Parsley, cilantro and/or chives, diced
What you do: Roll the goat cheese log in diced herb blend. Serve with crackers.
Cinnamon twists
What you need:
- Pizza dough
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
What you do: Shape pizza dough into thin strips. Bake and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.