Entertaining can be stressful, but one of the simplest ways to ensure a smooth evening is to serve make-ahead cocktail party snacks. These bite-sized foods don’t require a lot last-minute preparation — which means less time cooking, less kitchen clean-up and more time spent getting into the party mood. So you can pour yourself a cocktail (or mocktail), turn on the tunes and relax while you wait for party guests to arrive.
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