There are also party-ready accompaniments for chips, crackers, and cheese, including Slow-Cooker Bacon Jam and Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread. Another great appetizer? Our Herb-Cheese Palmiers, which are guaranteed to nicely complement any cheese platter. If you're thinking about making these puffy, twisted appetizers, you can choose just one flavor combination- Parmesan-cayenne, sesame-poppy, tomato-rosemary, and Pecorino-black pepper-or make all four. Our round-up of 30 fantastic, shareable dishes includes everything from happy hour nibbles, such as the Puff Pastry Cheese Straws shown here, to delectable desserts. The easy recipes in this collection hit all those marks and more, appealing to a range of palates and preferences.
What makes a good potluck dish? The answer may differ depending on who you ask, but a few general guidelines apply: They should play well with others (read: they go with a range of foods and flavors), they don't need to be served piping hot, they're easy to share, and they can be made ahead of time.
