At less than 50¢ a piece, these “small bites” are the budget-minded party host’s solution for the season! With a focus on presentation and portioning you can indulge in fine flavors and quality ingredients without indulgent costs.

• Blue Cheese and Pecan Stuffed Dates
• Brie with Cardamom-Scented Clementine Chutney
• Chocolate-Covered Matzo Bark
• Cranberry Cheddar Sausage Bites
• Ham and Roasted Pear Crostini
• Mini Potato-Carrot Pancakes with Festive Sour Cream
• Seafood Cucumber Stacks with Lemon Cream and Chives

Watch as Top Chef Season 5 winner Hosea Rosenberg prepares three “small bite” recipes and pairs them with some of our Top Ten Holiday Wines.

There are lots more holiday recipes and helpful “how to” videos with Chef Rosenberg on our Holidays site.

5 Money-Saving Tips for Entertaining

1. Beat the Bar Tab. Instead of a full bar, create a custom cocktail to be your seasonal signature. Offer that, beer and one of our Top 10 Wines
2. Don’t Give Up. Even on a budget you can enjoy great, beautiful, decadent ingredients, by using just a small amount. You might be surprised at the big impact!
3. Use Vegetables. They are filling, affordable and you can choose frozen for value and ease of cooking. Sprinkle with chopped herbs or nuts to make them special.
4. Buy Only What You Need. Use our “Servings Calculator” to help determine how much you need per person.
5. Splurge Smart. Choose the time and place to really go all out on a special holiday meal. Plan and follow your overall holiday budget closely to make up for it by saving on other meals.

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