hors d'oeuvres

When it comes to fried finger food, egg rolls might be our unsung heroes. But sometimes they don't get the love they deserve. And as we all know, bacon is love.

With little to no planning, a strict budget, and about a half an hour's worth of grocery shopping—including a booze run—I threw this holiday party together in an afternoon.

What sets these sliders apart from the rest? No buns, just 2 pieces of fried chicken sandwiching bacon and cheese (in other words, heaven).

Who knew all we needed to do was make factories more like 'Mad Men'?

You don't need to be Sandra Lee to plan a party. After all, tablescaping and blue curaçao take a lot out of a person, which is why we're here to help you throw a soirée that'll blow minds without breaking even the most meager of bank accounts.

Every party needs chips.

Go Greek with fresh herbs, spinach, and feta, wrapped in dough and pan-fried.

Introducing your new favorite drinking food snack, courtesy of British chef Lee Tiernan: fried shrimp-encrusted pig jowl confit topped with a crunchy sprout and radish salad. You're welcome.

Dirty fried chicken doesn't have to be from Dixy's at 3AM on a Friday night.