1Beet Crostini
Steve Giralt
These beet crostinis are a tasty plant-forward appetizer option. Plus, the deep red of the beets is pretty Christmas-y, no?
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2Mushroom and Herb Stromboli
Con Poulus/Woman’s Day
This appetizer is the ultimate comfort food, and an option that works for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. It would also be a great thing to heat up and eat with leftovers on the day after Christmas.
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3Zesty Mini Crab Cakes
Chris Court
These mini crab cakes are the perfect savory bite, complete with the tiniest spicy kick. Plus, who says seafood doesn’t have a place at Christmas dinner?
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4Cranberry Goat Cheese Crescent Bites
Arlene Mobley/Flour on My Face
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5Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
The Modern Proper6Hot Double-Onion Dip
Woman’s Day
For a more casual, comfort food appetizer, consider this hot double-onion dip. Just make sure you have mints near by for anyone who might need them.
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7Tortilla Wreath with Brie
Laura Moss
Wow your guests with this delicious holiday app featuring baked Brie topped with a spicy salsa made of cranberries, Granny Smith apple jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.
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8Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
Mike Garten
Use your extra cranberry sauce to make these delicious tangy meatballs. You don’t even have to tell anyone that the meatballs themselves are store-bought.
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9Garlic Miso Rolls
Gabriel Rodriguez10Avocado Toast with Pomegranate Salsa
Dishing Out Health
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11Ricotta Dumplings
Christopher Testani
While there is certainly a lot of dairy in this recipe, there is no meat and you could definitely use a gluten-free flour to make it GF, too.
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12Honey-Glazed Carrots
Mike Garten
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13Hasselback Butternut Squash with Browned Butter
Chris Court14Sweet Parker House Rolls
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Why not bring out the dinner rolls a little sooner this year? There’s never an incorrect time for more bread. Plus, you can spread some of those spreads and dips on them.
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15Ginger Dumpling Soup
Con Poulos
Anyone who ventures out to play in the snow until dinner is ready will appreciate finding this warm bowl to hold them over.
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16Crispy Roasted Broccolini
Mike Garten
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17Lentil Hummus
Lucy schaeffer
Hummus is a must at any gathering, so whip up this recipe that’s seasoned with lemon juice, cumin, and thyme.
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18Ham and Spinach Pizza
MIKE GARTEN
You’ve probably served ham once or twice (or maybe more) at Christmas dinners. This kid-friendly appetizer puts the holiday protein on pizza for a satisfying snack. Just make sure to cut small slices so people don’t fill up before dinner (but who could blame them).
Get the Ham and Spinach Pizza recipe.
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19Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts
mike garten20Holiday Cheese Board
Arlene Mobley
Christy Piña is the digital fellow at WomansDay.com, where she covers women’s issues, lifestyle, and entertainment. When she’s not writing about everything under the sun, she’s probably marathoning her newest streaming obsession, reading fiction, or making brunch plans with her friends. She speaks fluent Spanglish and drinks way too much iced coffee.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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