These snacks have enough flavor and style to buy you precious time to mingle (or cook) at your next party.
Marcona almonds are more delicate in texture than standard almonds; they come fried in oil and sprinkled with sea salt; tienda.com.
Wild Mushroom Medley Stix from Terra update a retro snack shape with flavors of champignon, porcini, and shiitake mushrooms ($5 for 7.5 ounces; go to terrachips.com for stores).
Wasabi soy nuts punch up parties ($3 for 1 pound; llehivalleycountrystore.com).
