for your table holiday hors d'oeuvres tips and tricks from pioneer woman ree drummond by amanda cushman herman blanke amanda cushman and recipe developer based in durham north carolina of year when folks are looking for help in the entertaining department cookbook author and food blog- ger ree drummond shared some valuable tips and tricks for preparing appetizers from chapter on snacks and starters with her signature step-by-step photos and tips to ensure a successful party well as a time for spontaneous gatherings by; this is my favorite way to entertain," drummond says she enjoys casual get-togethers with friends and family without stress or to-do number of key ingredients "i love having a number of pantry items on hand for a quick and easy cheese platter roasted almonds and pecans," drummond spread like this is easy and can be pulled together without much planning drummond also suggests keeping defrosted easily and used to top slices of or toast points her other go-to freezer items include mini meatballs; phyllo triangles with a vari- herbs and vegetables; and simple club crackers with grated parmesan and cooked bacon on top the mini meatballs are an especially big
