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Sliced crusty Italian bread, flavored with garlic and olive oil and broiled, can be topped with a prepared sauce and so many Italian-inspired combinations of cheeses, meats, vegetables, and herbs to make a fresh, flavorful appetizer.

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Caraway Cheese Ball

Submitted by: JLamb36

Living In: Hyattsville, Maryland, USA

The caraway seeds add a nutty, rustic flavor that complements the sharp tang of the Cheddar cheese.

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English Muffin Hors d'Oeuvres

Submitted by: DaveM

Living In: Davenport, Iowa, USA

English muffins are topped with Cheddar cheese to make a simple appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

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Dawn's Candied Walnuts

Submitted by: Dawn Timmerman

These walnuts are a special treat for Christmas, and are well worth the time it takes to make them.

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White Chocolate Snack Mix

Submitted by: Sue

Here is a sweet snack mix that is delicious and colorful. Saltiness and sweetness is the best combination! Don't be afraid of trying other cereals, candy or nuts. Salted almonds, granola, or, butterscotch chips would be fine substitutes or additions.

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Holiday Cranberry Chutney

Submitted by: Cheryl Lottman

A chunky chutney like this one makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. I give them the chutney in a decorated jar with a package of cream cheese and a box of crackers. It makes a lovely snack and is just as good alongside a main dish. --Cheryl Lottman Stillwater, Minnesota