10 Easy Snacks to Serve with Red Wine (Because Watching Scandal is Stressful Enough)

Gladiators, you're going to need some sustenance tomorrow night, because Scandal is returning and it's bound to be a dramatic adventure. Our beloved Olivia Pope has been kidnapped. Who took her: her father, her mother, Andrew and Elizabeth North? Who does she love -- Fitz or Jake Ballard? Maybe, really, she just loves red wine?

The suspense is enough to occupy every Scandal fan until the show airs, so you probably haven't even thought about dinner yet. As Olivia Pope would say, consider it handled. Here are 10 foolproof snacks to enjoy with your glass -- or bottle -- of red wine:

Perfect Popcorn by Marian Bull

 

Alice's House Truffles 4.0 by Alice Medrich

 

Greek Style Cheese Pies (Tyropita) by Alexandra V. Jones

 

Fig and Olive Tapenade by Kayb

 

How to Make Any Meatballs in 5 Steps by Jestei

 

Chevre Devils by gingerroot

 

Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches by Alice Medrich

 

Gnocchi Verde (Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings) by Sarah Jampel

 

Fennel and Mushroom Paté with Grainy Mustard by Laura Wright | The First Mess

 

Make jam for Olivia, because she probably never will:

Paula Wolfert's Herb Jam with Olive and Lemon by Genius Recipes