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Thread one of each onto a toothpick. Drizzle with balsamic glaze (sold in bottles) just before guests arrive. 5. Sophisticated Sweets

Strawberries and raspberries add color and a healthy balance to the sugar. 6. Pro-Tips for Success last minute party food to buy

Avoid the grocery store sheet cake. Instead, create a "dessert tapas" board: Thread one of each onto a toothpick

You don't have time to chop a 12-ingredient salad. Instead, go for a : Instead, create a "dessert tapas" board: You don't

Buy plain hummus, but also grab a jar of pesto or chili oil. Swirl the topping into the hummus and sprinkle with pine nuts or paprika.

Pick one hard (Manchego or Sharp Cheddar), one soft (Brie or Goat), and one "fun" (Blue or Cranberry-crusted).

Many stores (like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods) sell these frozen; they thaw in 20 minutes. Dark Chocolate Squares: Scatter them around the board.