Anthony Hopkins turned in a twisted, but brilliant performance in "The Silence of the Lambs" as Hannibal "the Cannibal" Lecter, the serial killer who boasted of consuming his victims. That's one way to solve the catering issue, but we're going with this much less creepy (not to mention non-criminal) combo of a delicious Chianti spritzer and fava crostini.

Peppered Chianti Spritzer

Serves 1

1 ounce pepper-flavored vodka

2 ounces Chianti

Seltzer water or club soda

Fresh raspberries, to garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka and Chianti. Shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. Top with seltzer water. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

Fava Crostini

Makes 24

In a large skillet, cook 2 sliced yellow onions in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft and brown. Add a 1-pound package frozen fava beans (if you can't find fava beans, use shelled edamame) and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add the juice of ½ lemon and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Roughly mash the mixture. Serve it spread on toasted slices of French bread with shavings of Parmesan cheese.