1Little Smokies
C.W. Newell
Remember these? Well, they’re better than you imagine! Ree’s recipe calls for a tangy-sweet sauce with a kick of adobo peppers. That smokiness that will have guests coming back for seconds.
Get Ree’s Little Smokies recipe.
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2Bloody Mary Dip
C.W. Newell
Turn your favorite brunch cocktail into a creamy dip! It’s zesty with just the right amount of heat. Top with chopped olives and serve with either veggies, crackers, or chips.
Get the Bloody Mary Dip recipe.
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3Cabbage Salad
Antonis Anchilleos
If you’re looking for something fresh and healthy before digging into dinner, try this crispy salad! You can make it several days in advance and it will stay crunchy.
Get the Cabbage Salad recipe.
4Rosemary Garlic Snack Mix
David Malosh
Think Chex Mix but fancy! In 15 minutes, you can make regular snacks into an extraordinary holiday appetizer with just a few simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry.
Get Ree’s Rosemary Garlic Snack Mix recipe.
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5Cheese Straws
C.W. Newell
Need something quick that’ll impress your guests? All you have to do is roll out store-bought puff pastry, cut it into strips, sprinkle it with cheese and sesame seeds, and twist it into pretty spirals.
Get the Cheese Straws recipe.
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6Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip
Caitlin Bensel
This dip is not only perfectly green for the holiday, but it’s a great way to get your veggies in before the big meal begins! It has spinach, cabbage, cucumber, and lots of herbs blended in.
Get the Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip recipe.
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7Ultimate Winter Salad
Natalie Perry
Shredded veggies get all gussied up for the holidays! They’re topped with apples, goat cheese, butternut squash, pecans, and pomegranate seeds. A classic vinaigrette blends all the flavors together.
Get the Ultimate Winter Salad recipe.
8French Onion Soup
Will Dickey
A special holiday deserves a special soup, and French onion soup certainly fits the bill! Ree calls it, “absolutely, positively, undeniably out of this world,” as it soaks in the crispy croutons and melty gruyère on top.
Get Ree’s French Onion Soup recipe.
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9Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Ralph Smith
Sweet fig jam and tangy blue cheese are a match made in appetizer heaven! Serve them together on slices of baguette and watch them disappear in a matter of minutes.
Get Ree’s Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta recipe.
10Avocado Dip
Caitlin Bensel
If you like guacamole, you’ll definitely love this creamy cousin. It pairs perfectly with pita chips and crudités, and it comes together in just five minutes in the blender.
Get the Avocado Dip recipe.
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11Fried Deviled Eggs
C.W. Newell
If there’s any time to indulge, it’s Christmas! So why not create an extra fun twist on classic deviled eggs by frying ’em up? The crispy panko exteriors add another level of texture that’s out of this world.
Get the Fried Deviled Eggs recipe.
12Spinach Puffs
C.W. Newell
Another puff pastry miracle are these little cups of goodness. They’re filled with lots of cheese and spinach and bake up golden and crispy in mini muffin pans to hold their shape.
Get the Spinach Puffs recipe.
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13Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Antonis Anchilleos
What’s the easiest way to make any food better is to wrap it in bacon! This super easy vintage snack will be a popular pick at the party, especially when dipped in chili sauce.
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts recipe.
14Dill Dip
Will Dickey
Versatile, creamy, and easy to make: Those are the boxes you want to check when finding the right dip for a gathering. It has just the right amount of zesty herbs that no one will have trouble eating their vegetables.
Get the Dill Dip recipe.
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15Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers
C.W. Newell16Whipped Goat Cheese
C.W. Newell
This is one of those appetizers that’s a no-brainer when you have unexpected guests. The creamy whipped cheese is simply topped with crispy pancetta and breadcrumbs, then served with veggies, crackers, or toasted bread for dipping.
Get Ree’s Whipped Goat Cheese recipe.
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17Antipasto Skewers
C.W. Newell
All your guests will reach for one of these fun holiday skewers! They’re layered with meats, veggies, and cheeses just like a charcuterie board.
Get the Antipasto Skewers recipe.
18Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Will Dickey
Even those who are skeptical about Brussels sprouts will love this crispy snack! The veggie is smashed and baked with cheesy breadcrumbs, then served with a lemony sauce for dipping.
Get the Smashed Brussels Sprouts recipe.
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19Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini
Dara Michalski
You can whip up these easy bites in just under 20 minutes. Slices of fresh, seasonal pears top blue cheese crumbles on slices of toasted baguette. A sprinkle of fresh thyme pulls it all together.
Get the Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini recipe.
20Spicy Artichoke and Parmesan Dip
David Malosh
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