Toasted pecans tossed in cinnamon-allspice spice mix with a rum-vanilla glaze.

A spiced ground pork and ham hock spread served on buttered toasts.

A cream cheese ball with crushed pineapple, green pepper, and pecans.

Homemade sharp cheddar crackers with pecans and cayenne pepper.

Italian appetizer platter of salami, artichokes, pepperoncini, cheese, and olives in Italian dressing.

A savory soy-sesame dipping sauce for pot stickers, sushi, or spring rolls.

Classic Cuban cocktail with muddled mint, lime juice, rum, and club soda.

Red grapes coated in blue cheese and cream cheese, rolled in toasted walnuts.

Baked jalapeno halves stuffed with three cheeses and bacon.

A frozen cranberry-orange cocktail slush with vodka or rum.

Slow cooker white American cheese dip with spinach and jalapenos.

A quick salsa with black beans, Roma tomatoes, Mexican corn, and cumin.

A warm Scandinavian drink of spiced apple juice, Concord wine, and Southern Comfort.

Layered taco dip with seasoned beef, refried beans, sour cream, and all the fixings.

Steamed littleneck clams on the half shell topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and bacon.

A warm, bubbly baked dip with blue cheese, bacon, and cream cheese.

French cheese puffs made with Gruyere — like savory cream puffs, served warm with wine.

Fresh-squeezed lime and lemon margaritas with 100% agave tequila and Triple Sec.

Cream cheese pastry turnovers filled with chicken, beef, or fruit.

Homemade sushi rolls with crab, avocado, cucumber, and sesame seeds.

Broiled Italian bread topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, capers, and basil.