4 easy New Year's Eve party hacks for food and drinks

Looking for great New Year's Eve party food that will impress your guests without making you want to pull your hair out? Food & Wine's Justin Chapple has 4 festive recipes to share, plus some hacks to make each recipe simpler and way more fun. Happy New Year!

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Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate with Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops

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Mini Taco Salad Bowl Appetizers

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Scallion Crab Cakes with Spicy Mayo

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Black-Tie Cheese Crackers

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