Why Martha Stewart Doesn't Serve Snacks At Her Parties (And What She Serves Instead)

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Why Martha Stewart Doesn't Serve Snacks At Her Parties (And What She Serves Instead) By Haley McNamara Aug. 21, 2025 11:20 pm EST

Back when Martha Stewart connected with her fans for a live "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit, one user asked , "What is your go-to recipe for a party snack?" To that, Stewart responded , "I never serve snacks at parties. It's either hors d'oeuvres or a meal. Hors d'oeuvres are prepared foods one would serve with meals or wine. Snacks are something you get out of a box." Well, she's not wrong! But while Hot Pockets and Cheez-Its may serve as sustenance for the rest of us, if you're unfamiliar with hors d'oeuvres, the term is French for "apart from the main course," like an appetizer — but an artfully assembled appetizer that typically inv