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"Marinated Cheese  Winner of a Quick &amp;amp;amp; Simple recipe contest, this speedy app only looks complicated to prepare: It&amp;#039;s actually ready in about 10 minutes. Each bite is a mouthwatering blend of Cheddar and cream cheese, marinated in oil and vinegar, basil, pimentos, and more. Tip: Even though these delicious tidbits are quick to prepare, it takes time for the blend of herbs to work their magic. Make them the night before your big event, or allow for at least eight hours of time for marinating. Easy-to-Tackle Texas Caviar  Texas Caviar, or a salsalike salad made of black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions, is a favorite at tailgating parties, and it&amp;#039;s perfect for other gatherings too. In fact, the first version made its debut at the Houston Country Club for New Year&amp;#039;s Eve more than 50 years ago. Tip: The recipe calls for dry black-eyed peas, which need to be soaked six hours or overnight. Plan ahead, or opt for canned. When using canned, simply stir all ingredients together and let the caviar chill in the fridge. Antipasto Platter Super-quick and definitely easy, a good antipasto platter is all in the presentation and variety. Feel free to sub in some of your favorite veggies, cheeses, or meats. Tip: If you want a great deal on your favorite cheese or lunch meat for cubing, check out your local grocery store&amp;#039;s deli counter. Some stores set aside the ends of meats and cheeses when they get too thin for the industrial slicer, but they&amp;#039;re the perfect thickness for cubed appetizer bites. It&amp;#039;s cheaper than buying a prepared platter. Just ask! Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Bruschetta  Store-bought pesto makes this bruschetta look and taste sophisticated, but it&amp;#039;s ready in a snap. Sun-dried tomatoes and ricotta complete this tasty bite. Tip: This appetizer&amp;#039;s prep calls for outdoor grilling, which is great when you&amp;#039;re tailgating. If you&amp;#039;re inside, a toaster oven or broiler will work just as well. Pizza Pronto  Make a pita pizza fit for grown-ups. Perfectly portable for chatting and mingling, these pizzas are ready in about 10 minutes. Our recipe calls for soppressata, peppers, plum tomatoes, and arugula, but feel free to adjust for your favorite toppings. Tip: Set up a pizza station in your kitchen, where guests can make their own. Put out bowls of toppings and make sure the oven or toaster oven is ready to go. Steak and Boursin-Wrapped Balls  We&amp;#039;ve never seen such a pretty appetizer ready so quickly. Slice a pepper (or two, for extra color), and then wrap sliced grilled steak around a bundle of the pepper slices. Boursin cheese spread on the meat helps hold it all together. Tip: If you don&amp;#039;t have steak to work with, thick slices of deli roast beef work wonderfully too, and save time as well by eliminating the need to cut the meat yourself. Date Wraps  Sweet n&amp;#039; salty is a flavor match made in heaven. This classy app is a great way to showcase this combo, using salty prosciutto and sweet dates. Tip: Help your guests avoid awkward moments by using pitted dates for this appetizer.  Shrimp with Asian Barbecue Sauce  Brushed with a quick homemade barbecue sauce, this shrimp dish is an eye-pleasing pick for any occasion. Each skewer is fairly hearty too; sure to satisfy a hungry guest. Tip: You can take this grilling recipe inside by using a grill pan or your broiler. Indoors or outdoors, make sure to soak your skewers before grilling if you&amp;#039;re using bamboo or wood. This way they&amp;#039;re less likely to burn. Touchdown Teriyaki Chicken Wings  The secret to these winning wings is definitely the zesty marinade. Smothered in a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger and more, these wings might be messy but are worth every extra napkin. Tip: This is another easy dish you can prep ahead of time. Remember to allow at least two hours before guests arrive for the wings to marinate. For fuller flavor (and less to do the day of your shindig), let them sit overnight. Falafel-Spiced Pecans  Spiced nuts are always a hit at parties, and with a blend of sugar, cayenne pepper, and falafel mix, this extra-crispy batch will be no exception. If you want, walnuts will work instead of pecans, or feel free to use a mix of the two. Tip: Cayenne pepper packs a punch. To avoid overseasoning, add the pepper to the spice mixture a little bit at a time, tasting the nut mixture as you go for flavor. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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