I love this recipe, because it is simple, tasty, and the variations are innumerable. It is an excellent choice for serving with dips, soups, beer, or just on its own as a snack; from the Bites and Pieces section of Martha Stewart's Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook. Some variations which I included (at Step 8) in preparation are: Parmesan-Garlic-Italian Parsley, Parmesan-Poppy - add poppy seeds Parmesan-Old Bay Seasoning Parmesan-Pepper flakes