{holiday party} Simple, Easy and Festive Hors d'oeuvre

My client requested an alterative for the usual cheese and cracker display.  I quickly suggested this Goat Cheese with Pistachios and Cranberries hors d'oeuvre (found in the November issue of Real Simple magazine).  It looks simple and easy to make but very festive for a holiday party.  What do you think - thumbs up or down?  Do you have other simple, easy and festive hors d'oeuvres ideas to share?

Goat Cheese with Pistachios and Cranberries

Ingredients

2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, chopped

2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped

1 8- to 10-ounce log fresh goat cheese

crackers or bread, for serving

Directions

On a large plate, combine the pistachios and cranberries.

Roll the goat cheese in the fruit-and-nut mixture to coat. Serve with the crackers or bread.