1Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Lemon-Horseradish Aioli
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM 2Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
If you're looking for a gluten-free holiday appetizer, look no further than this dip: Fresh feta cheese is combined with herbs, garlic, and cream cheese, whipped until super-smooth, then topped with tart homemade cranberry sauce, toasted pistachios, and honey. The result is a salty, creamy, sweet, tart, and absolutely irresistible dip.
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3Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEMaking sushi at home can be intimidating, what with making sushi rice, rolling it up just right, and dealing with raw fish. With these baked salmon sushi cups, you can skip all that but still get all the flavors of your favorite roll. Baked in mini muffin tins, these also come together fast, making them perfect to serve as a bite-sized app at your next party.
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4Reuben Pickle Bites
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5Caprese Bites
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis is the easiest party appetizer that always wins. The only cooking required is turning your balsamic vinegar into balsamic glaze, but if you'd rather a completely hands-off version, feel free to use a store-bought glaze.
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6Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Photographer: Lucy Schaeffer. Food Styling: Brooke Caison.Bacon-wrapped scallops are one of those dishes that wow guests but secretly are so easy to make (only 5 ingredients!). For best results, use big sea scallops and thin-cut, conventional bacon, but feel free to swap out the herbs for whatever you like.
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7Cranberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 8Whipped Ricotta With Olives & Roasted Red Peppers
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9Harissa Deviled Eggs
Andrew bui The bite-sized party classic gets a smoky kick from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper paste) in this simple but flavorful deviled eggs recipe. Topped with crispy fried shallots and fresh cilantro, it may stray pretty far from the original, but it’s just as delicious.
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10Cannoli Chips & Dip
ANDREW BUIA Sicilian favorite across the globe, cannoli will always be a dreamy delicacy. In this version, the classic dessert is transformed from a creamy ricotta-filled crispy shell to a shareable party dip.
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11Bacon Wrapped Dates
Emily hlavac greenIf you're unfamiliar with dates, it's time to familiarize yourself! The date's sweetness is the perfect counterpoint to crisp, salty bacon and creamy goat cheese.
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12Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
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13Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE 14Antipasto Bites
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15Bacon Spinach Dip
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBacon makes everything better, spinach dip included! The smoky bacon bits make it feel a little fancier, which is great for the holidays. That said, you can totally skip it. This dip has a lot going on with three different cheeses—no one will miss the meat.
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16Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
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17Muhammara
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMLooking 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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18Bacon Guac Bombs
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19Caramelized Onion Dip
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERA party without dip is hardly a party at all, and onion dip tends to reign supreme at celebrations year-round. It’s creamy, savory, and perfectly scoop-able, so it’s no wonder it’s always the first to disappear. With this recipe, we take the classic onion dip one step further by incorporating deeply caramelized onions into the mix.
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20Melon Prosciutto Skewers
Erik bernstein The classic sweet and salty combination of cantaloupe and prosciutto will never go out of style. The addition of fresh basil and creamy mozzarella makes a good thing even better. If you're feeling fancy, make the balsamic glaze from scratch! We love this recipe from our balsamic-glazed carrots.
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