1Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 2Maple Cranberry Baked Brie
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Get your holiday parties started right with this seasonal spin on classic baked brie. An easy-to-make homemade maple and cranberry jam gets layered into buttery puff pastry-wrapped brie, then drizzled with maple syrup for an app no one will be able to stop eating.
Get the Maple Cranberry Baked Brie recipe.
3Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
Nothing says hostess with the most-est like a charming and delicious antipasto Christmas tree. This cheesy appetizer sculpture will help you decorate for your Christmas party and feed your guests all in one fell swoop.
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4Crab Cake Bites
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 5Pesto Pizza Stuffed Star Bread
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 6Cheesy Spinach Dip Christmas Tree
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7Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 8Naughty Knots
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Though these cheesy, herby bites of deliciousness may make you feel like you should be written up on the naughty list, we promise that if you make these for your holiday dinner guests, you will be sealed on the good list forever.
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9Sausage Roll Wreath
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE Every holiday gathering needs a showstopper on the table. That being said, maybe you want something new this holiday season. Enter: this classic British sausage roll with a Christmas–appropriate makeover.
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10Smoked Trout Spread
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM This easy-to-make appetizer is a guaranteed hit at any holiday party. Creamy, smoky, and bright, it's delicious piled onto toasted bread, crackers, or crisp endive leaves.
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11Brûléed Brie Crostini
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Caramelizing the tops of your crostini is a great party trick. Assemble the toasts and wait to brûlée the top for when you’re ready to serve them. The crunchy sugar topping will then give way to an warm and oozy slice of brie and sweet jam. Yum!
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12Baked Feta Bites
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13Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Lemon-Horseradish Aioli
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM 14Fancy Christmas Cheese Ball
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 15Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
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16French Onion Soup Bites
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM French onion soup is already a bowl of perfection: fortifying broth, sweetly soft onions, a few chunks of bread, and a molten layer of cheese. These little bites prove that perfection can come in many forms.
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17Whipped Ricotta With Olives & Roasted Red Peppers
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON 18Baked Brie Wreath
LUCY SCHAEFFER Honey-glazed melted brie, plus herby crispy pizza dough, is an equation for true happiness. Your friends, family, or colleagues will be ready to dive into this edible wreath once you stroll through the door…after all, you want to eat the cheese while it’s warm and gooey.
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19Smoked Salmon Dip
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS Lox lovers—this smoked salmon dip is about to be your new go-to party dip. Smoked salmon, spicy horseradish, bright lemon, and finely chopped dill all get mixed into a cream cheese and Greek yogurt base for the creamiest savory dip imaginable.
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20Muhammara
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM Looking for a last-minute app? Add this sweet and tangy roasted red pepper dip to your next dinner party menu. Muhammara comes together in just a few minutes using jarred roasted red peppers and a food processor.
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