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8 Top Restaurant-Inspired Appetizers

Say goodbye to traditional chips and salsa and welcome these delectable appetizer recipes from some of the country's best historic homes and inns.

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Tuna Tartare

When hosting an intimate gathering, intricate and involved appetizers are a perfect way to bring something special to the party and your guests. This sophisticated tuna tartare appetizer combines tuna, cucumber, avocado, watercress and red onion to create a tasty seafood dish with plenty of charm and visual appeal. Find the recipe here>>

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Braised Pork Belly on Biscuits

Miniature sandwiches and finger foods are always a hit at parties. Add a sophisticated and unique twist to a typical sandwich by combining made-from-scratch biscuits with savory braised pork belly. Find the recipe here>>

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Pimento Cheese Fritters

Bring a taste of Southern charm to your next gathering with a familiar pimento cheese appetizer. Traditionally eaten with sliced bread as a sandwich, this recipe features a modern twist with the accompaniment of chip-like fritters. Find the recipe here>>

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Photo: Photo courtesy of Blackberry Farm and Beall + Thomas Photography

Caviar and Potato Chips With Crème Fraiche

Caviar is known for its luxurious and ritzy reputation in the food world, but this rich dish can be easily dressed down, too. Skip the veggie tray and offer your guests caviar and potato chips with a crème fraiche dip as their party snack. And if you didn't like caviar before, you will now. Find the recipe here>>

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