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    Party Food

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    Super Cheesy! Veggie Supreme Pizza w/ Olives

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    Double Mushroom Pizza w/ Red Sauce & Garlic

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    Wow-worthy! Super Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

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    Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip w/Rotisserie Chicken

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    DESSERT

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    Buttery Slice and Bake Toffee Shortbread Cookies

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    Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies [Slice & Bake!]

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    Mini Chocolate Dipped Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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    Cocktails

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    Gory Pomegranate Blood Bag Cocktail w/ Vodka

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    Smoking Green Halloween Party Punch w/ Midori

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    5 Minute Vegan Tequila Sour Cocktail w/ Aquafaba

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    10 minute Shaken Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

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    SALADS

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    Vegan Friendly! Chopped Salad w/ Iceberg & Radicchio

    Asparagus Radish Potato Salad-Single Serving

    Asparagus and Radish Potato Salad

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    Summer Recipes

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    Super refreshing! 3-ingredient Pomegranate Lemonade w/ Vodka

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    So Quick! Big Batch Vodka Grapefruit Lemonade

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    Super Fresh 3 Ingredient Lemonade w/ Simple Syrup

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    5 Minute Elderflower Spritz Cocktail w/ Prosecco

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    Party Planning

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    Theme Ideas for Cocktail Parties (Easy Ideas)

    Five Tips to Hosting a Cocktail Party at Home

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    The Ultimate Guide To Batching Cocktails For Parties

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    Hi, I'm Michelle and welcome to the party!

    After of working in the culinary world for over 10 years, I'm sharing the skills I've learned with you here at Cup of Zest. I'm here to help you invite your friends over more and stress less when cooking for them. Glad you're part of the crew!

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