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Which Hostess Snack Is Right For Your Party?

When you're planning and hosting a party, figuring out what to serve can be a dilemma. Whether it's an all-out dinner or not, snack foods of some kind are usually expected.

It's important to plan this in advance and have a reference of hostess snack ideas to keep on hand. If you have a list of snack foods, you won't have as much of a problem deciding what to get for your next gathering.

Be sure to keep the master list in the same place with all your other recipes so you won't lose it and find yourself at a loss for ideas.

Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip - This is always a hit at parties! It's great served with French bread pieces, crackers, tortilla chips, or even veggies like carrot sticks. (Note, some versions include nuts, but I recommend never serving nuts at a gathering, as you never know whose allergies might be an issue.)

- 2 jars of artichoke hearts (marinated), chopped and drained - 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, shredded (low-fat works OK, but avoid nonfat since it won't melt as good) - 1 cup of parmesan cheese, grated - 1 clove of garlic (minced) - 1 cup of mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all the above ingredients in a nice (decorative) baking dish. Bake until hot and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Don't forget to warn your guests that it's hot.

Sandwich Loaf: This is nothing new, considering it was a staple in the seventies. But it's a good luncheon main dish that never fails to impress.

- 1 big loaf of fresh white bread - 3 sandwich fillings, your choice -- you might prefer egg salad, ham salad, etc. You can also use thin slices of deli meats. - 1/4 cup of margarine, softened - 2 packages of cream cheese, softened - 1/2 cup of half and half

Trim away the crusts from the loaf so that they are rectangular in shape. Cut this horizontally into four big slices.

Butter one side of a slice of bread, then lay it face-up on the serving plate. Add the sandwich filling, spreading evenly.

Continue adding layers of buttered bread and sandwich fillings. Now you mix together the half and half and the cream cheese to make a frosting. Thickly frost the loaf.

Garnish the frosted loaf with parsley, then slice vertically for individual servings.

Enjoy your gathering, and good luck with the perfect hostess snack!

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