Food: Snacks for celebrating

Dips, spreads, crackers and other nibbles are among the foods we look forward to this time of year (along with eggnog, sparkling wine, chocolate-covered cherries and fudge), and while the pre-Christmas parties and gatherings have come to pass, the season isn’t over yet. Many of us still have Christmas gatherings and New Year’s Eve festivities planned.

Food editor Kelly Brant gathered some of her new favorite recipes for celebrating and casual entertaining— be it Christmas, New Year’s or simply that the weekend has arrived. These recipes would also make great additions to a football bowl game party spread.

For details, read Wednesday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Food section.

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