This really does not constitute a recipe. But I like to share ideas for entertaining as I find or think of them. With the holidays coming, what are several things to keep on hand at all

Canned Butter Beans with Olive Oil and Pepper.

times in case company shows up unexpectedly? 

• Canned Butter Beans
• Crackers
• Bottled Olives
• Bottled Cornichons
• Cream Cheese or Goat Cheese 
• Fig Jam and/or Pepper Jelly
• Fresh Fruit like sliced apples and seedless grapes
• Sparkling Wine in the fridge

Just place the drained beans in a bowl and drizzle with Olive Oil, and freshly ground pepper and salt. 

Put the drained Olives and Cornichons in little bowls.

Put the cream cheese on a plate and smother it with the Fig Jam or Pepper Jelly. This combination also works well on endive leaves.

Surround the beans and cream or goat cheese with little crackers.

Put the fruit out. 

Open the bubbly and enjoy!