Prepare this Hot Artichoke Spread ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Thirty minutes before: Food Photo : Appeal-Democrat

Spread the word: Entertain with easy munchies

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Prepare this Hot Artichoke Spread ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Thirty minutes before your guests arrive, pop it into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, then serve.

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Spread the word: Entertain with easy munchies.

Mo matter what we say — how loudly we protest — one thing is true as the social holiday season is upon us. We want to be good hosts and have a fabulous nibble just ready when friends drop by. Making it look easy is hard. And it takes so much preparation. And store bought stuff. Read Spread the word: Entertain with easy munchies...