8 Hors d'Oeuvres to Impress if the Meal is in Distress

There's no home cook who hasn't been through at least one holiday meal gone awry. Like the time one of us mixed up baking powder and cornstarch -- a disaster, to say the least.

We suppose we could stick to our tried-and-true standards -- but part of what we love about the holidays is the chance to try new things.

Not ones to give that up, we've come up with a different solution: make-ahead hors d'oeuvres we can rely on to impress our guests if the rest of the meal is in distress. Here are 8 of our favorites.

Smoky Fried Chickpeas by Aliwaks

Creamy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms by ADRIENE

Party Popcorn by merrill

Fig and Blue Cheese Savouries by TheRunawaySpoon

Chevre Devils by gingerroot

Rosemary Thyme Pita Chips by machef

Party Mix for Grownups by merrill

Crispy Spice-Brined Pecans by AntoniaJames