New Party Nibbles

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).