Editors’ Collection

Holiday and Christmas Appetizer Recipes

All the holiday appetizers and easy recipes you need for a party.

Beatriz Da Costa for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Susie Theodorou

Recipes

Spicy Green Tahini Dip
Andy Baraghani
57 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
57
30 minutes, plus 40 minutes’ cooling
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Crab Bisque
Vallery Lomas
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
About 2 hours
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
255
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Easy
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Millie Peartree
175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
175
6 hours 30 minutes
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Easy
Quick and Easy Yeast Rolls
Yossy Arefi
146 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
146
About 2 hours 40 minutes
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Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
55 minutes
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Easy
Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
78 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
78
55 minutes
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Rotel Dip
Lidey Heuck
285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
285
20 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Slab Quiche
Ham El-Waylly
135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
135
2¼ hours
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
520
45 minutes
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Easy
Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
105
10 minutes
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Easy
Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
134
About 2½ hours
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Spicy Shrimp Patties
Zainab Shah
433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
433
40 minutes
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Easy
Hallacas
Christina Morales, Isbelis Diaz, Ivo Diaz
84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
84
5½ hours
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Crostini
Lidey Heuck
110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
110
20 minutes
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Easy
Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,112
1 hour
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Easy
Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
140
2½ hours
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
294
1 hour
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Easy
Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
104
1 hour
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Ham and Cheese Quick Bread
Dorie Greenspan
365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
365
65 minutes, plus cooling
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1038 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,038
1 hour 30 minutes
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Healthy
Zeppole con le Alici (Fried Anchovy Balls)
Dan Pelosi
84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
84
2 hours 25 minutes
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Crispy Rice With Salmon and Avocado
Ali Slagle
330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
330
About 4 hours
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
766 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
766
20 minutes
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Crab Cakes
Lidey Heuck
476 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
476
About 1 hour
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
624
20 minutes
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Easy
Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,255
45 minutes
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
320 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
320
1 hour, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
1787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,787
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheddar Chive Crisps
Yewande Komolafe
380 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
380
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Pigs in a Blanket
Naz Deravian
502 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
502
30 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1131 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,131
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1369 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,369
25 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
6220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,220
45 minutes
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1013 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,013
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Spicy Sweet Potato and Cheddar Croquettes
Aaron Hutcherson
552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
552
1½ hours, plus freezing
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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip With Rosemary
Sarah Jampel
2259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,259
1 hour
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
615 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
615
5 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
168
35 minutes
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Homemade Cracker Jack
Samantha Seneviratne
340 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
340
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Party Wreath
Tejal Rao
1074 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,074
About 1½ hours
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Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball
Kim Severson
1110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,110
15 minutes, plus softening and chilling
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Easy
Baked Brie With Quick Cranberry Jam
Lidey Heuck
943 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
943
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
6112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,112
25 minutes
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Easy
Florentine Dip
Craig Claiborne
424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
424
10 minutes, plus chilling
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Cheesy Bread With Marinara
Yasmin Fahr
434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
434
25 minutes
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Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Florence Fabricant
398 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
398
1½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Easy
Lemony Whipped Feta With Charred Scallions
Sarah Jampel
4439 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,439
20 minutes
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