1Lemon-Herb Cheese Bites
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Instead of asking everyone to scrape a bit off of a big, classic cheese ball, let them each have their own!
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2Salmon Rillettes
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Rillettes—an old-fashioned method of preserving meat in fat or cream—turn out to be one of those impossibly tasty cracker toppings. Here, cooked salmon soaks in wine and crème fraîche for a treat that’s sure to disappear fast.
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3Beef and Raisin Empanadas
Becky Luigart-Stayner
These tiny meat pies are popular all over the world, and for good reason: They’re incredibly yummy!
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4Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Becky Luigart-Stayner
The classic “caviar of the South” makes a perfect filling for deviled eggs.
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5Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix
Hector Sanchez
This spicy-sweet mix is super easy to make. For added cocktail-party flair, serve it in parchment-paper cones.
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6Three-Cheese Fondue
Brian Woodcock
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7Herbed Cheese Ball
Brian Woodcock
This isn’t your average party cheese ball. With creamy goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and lemon zest, you’ll never want to make another kind again!
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8Sweet-and-Salty Feta Cubes
Brian Woodcock
These irresistible bite-size blocks of cheese are covered in crushed pistachios and a drizzle of honey.
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9Chorizo-and-Manchego Crostini
Brian Woodcock
This sweet and savory crostini combo will be polished off in no time.
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10Ham Biscuit Sandwiches With Apricot Mustard
Brian Woodcock
These are to-die-for: buttery, flaky, and fresh. Add sweet apricot and tangy mustard, and you’ve got the ultimate, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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11Whipped Ricotta and Grilled Bread
Mike Garten
Top off your velvety ricotta mixture with a blend of sliced garlic, fresh thyme, and olive oil.
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12Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Fire-Roasted Bread
Brian Woodcock
Oven tied up with the big meal? Just mix everything together, drop it in your trusty cast iron skillet, light the grill, and cook it there! Best part: You can serve it straight out the skillet.
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13Pepita Guacamole
Brian Woodcock
Finish off this traditional avocado mixture with an additional sprinkle of toasted seeds, and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
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14Mozzarella, Red Pepper, and Bacon Skewers
Mary Britton Senseney
These skewers are tasty but light, so guests won’t fill up.
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15Sunchoke Chips with Warm Blue-Cheese Dip
Andrew Purcell
This seasonal take on chips and dip is full of deep, rich flavors.
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16Pigs in Blankets
Anson Smart
Everyone will appreciate a throwback to their favorite childhood food.
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17Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese
John Kernick
Sheepnose Pimento peppers, soft goat cheese, pine nuts, and raisins make up this savory dish.
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18Lemon Goat-Cheese Dip
Andrew Purcell
Impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen with this rich, zesty dip that takes only seconds to prepare.
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19Apricot-Prosciutto Focaccia
Mary Britton Senseney
You had us at ‘focaccia,’ but the surprising combo of apricot and prosciutto doesn’t hurt either.
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20Herbed Goat Cheese Dip
Brian Woodcock
Whip up this super simple recipe in just 10 minutes flat.
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