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Oscar entertaining made easy? It's formulaic!
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Canapes may sound stuffy, but they actually are the ultimate in ease when it comes to party food. Plus, they look great and can be combined in endless ways to suit any taste. So we created a simple formula for making canapes, dividing them into four components — bases, spreads, toppings and garnishes. For each canape, all you do is select one item from each category, then assemble. And the easiest way to assemble enough for a party is to set out all of your ingredients (clustered by category), then just start selecting and building. If you're planning on an Oscars viewing party, you might even consider turning the making of the canapes into a pre-party. Set out everything on the counter, pour some wine and invite a few guests to come early and help assemble (and sample, of course). And obviously don't feel locked into the ingredients we've included in these categories. Head to the grocer and see what inspires you. For example, we include recipes for mixing your own spreads, but to simplify you could grab prepared tzatziki, hummus, flavored cream cheese or cheese spreads. Party canapes Each spread recipe makes enough to top 24 canapes. If you opt to use 24 of each canape base (for a total of 96 canapes), supplement the three spreads below with a purchased choice, such as hummus, tzatziki or flavored cream cheese. Start to finish: 30 minutes Spreads: — Garlic-herb cream cheese 4 ounces softened cream cheese 2 tablespoons milk Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in the salt, pepper, thyme, oregano and garlic. — Zesty barbecue spread 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons spicy red pepper jelly 1/4 cup sour cream Splash of hot sauce In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, red pepper jelly, sour cream and hot sauce. — Orange sweet potato spread 1 medium sweet potato, microwaved until fork-tender 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Peel the sweet potato, then place it in a medium bowl and mash it. Stir in the orange marmalade and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Bases: 24 multigrain crackers 24 thin slices of seedless cucumber 24 toasted baguette slices 24 purchased phyllo cups (found in the grocer's freezer section) Toppers: Small cooked and peeled shrimp Shredded cooked chicken Halved cherry tomatoes Crab meat Small wedges of manchego cheese Garnishes: Shaved Parmesan cheese Sliced green and black olives Sliced hot peppers (such as piri piri or Peppadew) Sliced scallions To assemble the canapes, arrange the bases on a large serving tray. Top each with a small dollop of one of the spreads. Press one of the topping choices into the spread, then finish each with a garnish. 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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