What we cook with
The short list of tools behind the recipes on Hosting Bites. Nothing here is sponsored; each one is on the list because it gets used.
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Essentials
Large wooden serving board
The backbone of every grazing spread and cheese board on this site.
See on AmazonMini tart and muffin pans
Two-bite tarts, quiches, and cups. A 24-cup mini muffin pan does most of it.
See on AmazonSmall ramekins, set of six
Dips, sauces, and nuts on a board, and individual baked bites.
See on AmazonNice to have
Not needed for any recipe here, but each one makes a job easier.
Cocktail picks
Turn anything into a bite. Bamboo picks look better than plastic in photos and on the table.
See on AmazonWarming tray
Keeps the hot bites hot for the whole party, not just the first ten minutes.
See on AmazonParty Planning Pack
12 make-ahead appetizers, a serving calculator, and a timeline for the day of.
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