But sometimes, life happens and you’ve got unexpected company.

No need to worry.

For occasions like these, we keep an arsenal of easy, quick recipes in our back pocket.

Bake Brie With Jezebel Peaches

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Theseappetizer recipesall have one thing in common: They’re made with five ingredients or less.

They can be made ahead, require minimal cooking, and just a few ingredients.

Chunky Guacamole

This guacamole comes together in under 10 minutes and will probably disappear just as quickly.

Southern Living Baked Brie with Jam in the dish ready to serve

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Turn pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing appetizer in just 15 minutes.

Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Just two ingredients are needed to pull this appetizer together.

And one of them is bacon, so you know they’ll disappear quickly.

Classic Deviled Eggs

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It requires just a few ingredients and no baking.

Fill the peppers, and garnish with chives and pepper.

Chill at least 48 hours ahead so the jalapenos have time to take on a fiery-sweet crunch.

Chunky Guacamole

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Add a drizzle of hot pepper sauce for a sweet-and-spicy summer treat.

The skewers make these easy to grab and mingle.

Tomato-Sandwich Toasts

No doubt these petite tomato sandwiches won’t last long.

Southern Living Cheese Straws on a platter to serve

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Spread mayo on toasted brioche bread, and top with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.

You’ll find an excuse to make these often.

This party favorite makes 20 servings.

Southern Living The Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches on a plate to serve with a beer

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Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

Tiny tomato tarts are easy to pick up and eat.

They’re also easy to make, calling for puff pastry and a simple but delicious filling.

Serve any leftovers with soup or salad.

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve

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Serve with a variety of fun crackers for a complete spread that will impress.

Pigs in a blanket served with dijon mustard

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Pizza Pepper Poppers

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

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Cranberry Brie Bites

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Southern Living Mango Salsa in a bowl with a wooden spoon

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Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

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Southern Living Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Peppers on a blue platter to serve

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Southern Living Cowboy Candy in a jar and on top of cream cheese with crackers to serve

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Southern Living Pepper Sauce Watermelon Wedges on a blue platter to serve

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Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers

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Southern Living Tomato-Sandwich Toasts

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Southern Living Mini Potato Skins on a platter to serve

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Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

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Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts

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Grilled Royal Reds with Lemony Garlic Butter

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caramel apple dip - southern living

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Southern Living Butter Baked Saltines on a platter to serve

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Cast-Iron Salsa Recipe

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