The trick to nonboring party food? Dips, sides, appetizers and desserts that are slightly familiar yet have a significant "wow" factor, too.
By Lynn Andriani
The Game-Changing Potato Salad
Asa Dahlgren
A Reinvented Mediterranean Classic
Asa Dahlgren
Reason No. 692 To Love Bacon
Erin Kunkel/Weldon Owen
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The No-Lettuce French Salad
Erin Kunkel/Weldon Owen
A Brand New Way To Do Sour Cream And Onion Dip
Erin Kunkel/Weldon Owen
The Dessert Squares That'll Take You Away
Asa Dahlgren
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Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart
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Smoky Black Bean Dip
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Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Carrot Salad with Chickpeas and Couscous
Jeanne Kelley
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Killer Quinoa Salad
Colin Erricson
Lentil Ratatouille
Colin Erricson
Chickpea Plov
Leah Lizarondo
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Garden Tuna Checkerboard Sandwiches
Colin Erricson
Shrimp-and-Avocado Sushi Rolls
Colin Erricson
Chicken Divan Crepes with Gruyère
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Cheesy Turkey Enchiladas with Tomatillo Salsa and Cilantro
Macaroni and Many Cheeses
Pineapple-Cajeta Empanadas
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Sunny Lemon Cake
Colin Erricson
Banana Pudding
Tina Rupp