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" 1. Elevate Hors d&amp;#039;Oeuvres Serve on rustic cutting boards. Go with fare that will keep well in your refrigerator for those few holiday weeks: olives, nuts, salami, hard and semi-hard cheeses like Cheddar, Gruy\u00E8re, fontina, and Gouda \u2014 no-sweat nibbles in lieu of dinner. 2. Raid Your Freezer Turn out a gourmet treat on a dime: Heat frozen french fries under the broiler, add salt and pepper, sprinkle with dried herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme), and serve bistro-style, upright in waxed-paper or parchment-paper cones. 5 Quick Ways to Clean Up Before Guests Arrive 3. Break Bread Thaw frozen baguettes in a 350 degrees F oven 10 minutes; slice lengthwise and strip bread from centers. Add cheese, meat, or roasted red peppers; wrap in foil; warm; then slice. 4. Don&amp;#039;t Forget Dessert Grab a few bars of really good chocolate (we like a mix of dark, milk, and white), break into pieces, and serve on a platter with nuts and dried fruit. 5. End on a Warm Note Serve hot chocolate with a splash of mint extract (brandy optional). Or heat up a jar of hot fudge sauce, pour over ice cream in shot glasses, and serve as mini sundaes. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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