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" I love having pals over, and this time of year naturally lends itself to informal entertaining. To keep things easy, I set out appetizers that can be quickly prepared in advance and make a pitcher of spiked punch so that people can serve themselves. Crispy Chickpeas 1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and dried \u00BD cup olive oil Smoked paprika Garlic salt  Make sure chickpeas are dry to ensure crispy results. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chickpeas, and fry, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove, and transfer to a paper towel\u2013lined plate. Repeat with remaining chickpeas. While still warm, season with paprika and garlic salt. Garlic-and- Red-Pepper Shrimp Skewers  2 pounds medium shrimp, deveined 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced flat-leafparsley 2 teaspoons lemon zest \u00BC teaspoon crushed red-chili-pepper flakes Salt and pepper Wooden skewers  In a large bowl, combine shrimp with all the ingredients, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. While the shrimp is marinating, place wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak. Preheat grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread a few shrimp onto each skewer. Cook about 3 minutes per side, until shrimp is cooked through.Serve these hot or cold. Black-Bean-and-Peach Salsa Scoops Mix 1 cup canned black beans with 1 cup diced peaches, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, 1 tablespoon minced cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into tortilla scoops, and serve. Next: Katie Lee&amp;#039;s recipe for Spiked Watermelon Punch   Spiked Watermelon Punch 3 cups cubed watermelon 3 cups crushed ice 1 cup lemon-flavored vodka \u00BC cup agave nectar 1 lemon, thinly sliced  In a blender, combine watermelon, ice, vodka, and agave nectar. Pour into a pitcher, and stir in lemon slices. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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