A bourbon apple cocktail

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The cocktail Cortney LaCorte serves when she wants to see guests’ faces light up

Jalapeno poppers

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An appetizer merger that just makes sense

A cola cocktail

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Rylan Thompson of Chattanooga’s Easy Bistro devised the DIY cola syrup behind this grown-up riff on a Southern classic

A cocktail

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A simple, DIY cantaloupe sorbet and a splash of prosecco make for a refreshing combination in more ways than one

Tomato soup

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From India Hicks’s new book, the perfect first course for your next gathering

Mini cheesecakes

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A simple, sophisticated dessert for your next gathering, from India Hicks’s new book