Web 01 of 17 william abranowicz whether you want to host a casual backyard cookout or throw an elegant oscar's watch party, offering a platter of appetizers, such as the mixed olive tapenade pictured here, and a signature cocktail are two surefire ways to get everyone in the mood to celebrate. —rebecca rose, mount washington, kentucky go to recipe 2 / 60 ham & brie pastries growing up, i loved pocket pastries. Shaved moroccan carrot toast step aside, avocado toast.