Snacks: Let guests nibble on hearty little bites (see recipes, page 28), as well as tidbits from gourmet markets, such as Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto ($8.50 for a six-ounce jar), FoodShouldTasteGood Olive Tortilla Chips ($3 for a six-ounce bag), Sahale Soledad Almonds ($5 for a five-ounce package), and Tillen Farms Pickled Crispy Carrots ($7 for a 12-ounce jar).

You might think that a fitness editor munches on carrots all day between protein shakes. Not so! FoodShouldTasteGood multigrain chips ($3; available from foodshouldtastegood.com) are delicious and nutritious: They’re made with quinoa, oats, soy, flax and sesame seeds, so they’re loaded with protein and fiber. Plus, they contain 260 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids, which is 20 percent of what you’re supposed to get in a day.

These chips, made from stone-ground corn; brown rice flour; sesame, sunflower, and flax seeds; quinoa; and other good-for-you ingredients are a favorite new find for Epicurious Editor-in-Chief Tanya Wenman Steel. They're not quite as low in fat and calories as some baked tortilla chips, but they are delicious straight out of the bag. They also have three grams of fiber per serving, so they'll help fill you up and keep you satisfied longer than many chips.