Easy Cheats: 20 Foods to Have On-Hand for Entertaining

Don't get caught empty handed when last-minute guests pop by -- check out these quick and easy ideas to wow them (21 Photos)

Cricket Azima on Mar 12, 2013 at 1:15PM

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Easy Cheats: 20 Foods to Have On-Hand for Entertaining

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Fresh Fruit


Naturally sweet fruit makes a perfect dessert! Serve a colorful fruit salad or make a quick parfait by layering fruit with cookies and yogurt, cream or ice cream when impromptu guests stop by.

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