This make-ahead New Year’s Eve appetizer couldn’t be easier to throw together: Toss canned chickpeas and mixed nuts in a dusting of seasonings, and let the medley turn toasted and crispy in the oven.

New Year’s Eve is often a marathon in the kitchen. Between the turkey browning in the oven and the side dishes to keep an eye on, the aperitif quickly becomes an additional source of stress. Yet the ...