Triple-Tested. These bite-sized melon prosciutto skewers might seem like an odd pairing, but the salty meat pairs perfectly with the sweet fruit.

Melon and prosciutto skewers

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Recipes

In our private dining room at The River Cafe, we put antipasti on large plates to pass around the table. Put the bruschetta on one plate, with others for spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella, or other seasonal vegetables.

The River Cafe's bruschetta with mozzarella and spinach

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We thought homemade granola bars took hours to make. Then we discovered this easy stovetop granola bar recipe, and four variations of it!

Chocolate-pretzel granola bar recipe

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Better make a double batch! Topped with a generous helping of five-spice powder, this mixed nuts recipe will be a hit at your next cocktail party.

Five-spice mixed nuts

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New Years

Skip the store-bought baba ganoush! This homemade eggplant dip, infused with Thai chilies, roasted peanuts and cilantro is sure to impress your party guests

Thai eggplant dip

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appetizer

Melon prosciutto skewers

The River Cafe's bruschetta with mozzarella and spinach

Homemade chocolate-pretzel granola bars

Five-spice mixed nuts

Thai eggplant dip