Editors’ Collection

Holiday and Christmas Appetizer Recipes

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

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipes

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce
Melissa Clark
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
25 minutes
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Easy
Baked Brie Puffs With Chile Crisp
Ali Slagle
163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
163
1 hour 5 minutes
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Ham Buns
Sara Bonisteel, Jennifer Owens, Frances Owens
789 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
789
30 minutes
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Easy
Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon
Melissa Clark
449 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
449
15 minutes
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Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
515 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
515
10 minutes
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Easy
Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
24 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
24
35 minutes
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Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta
Ali Slagle
370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
370
10 minutes
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Pineapple, Ham and Jalapeño Bites
Ali Slagle
48 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
48
15 minutes
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Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios
Melissa Clark
163 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
163
20 minutes
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Easy
French Onion Baked Brie
Melissa Clark
72 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
72
45 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Fennel and Grape Salad
Hana Asbrink
603 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
603
50 minutes
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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Ali Slagle
113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
113
15 minutes
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Oyster Stew
Vallery Lomas
41 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
41
1 hour
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Pistachio-Goat Cheese Bites
Kristina Felix
100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
100
35 minutes
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Cowboy Caviar
Margaux Laskey
4203 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,203
15 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Easy
Miso-Labneh Onion Dip
Samin Nosrat
152 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
152
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling
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Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart
Melissa Clark
397 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
397
1¼ hours
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Garlic Parmesan Wings
Dan Pelosi
300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
300
1 hour 55 minutes
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Easy
Fall Salad With Apples, Cheddar and Crispy Sage
Christian Reynoso
1445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,445
25 minutes
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Easy
Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia
David Tanis
53 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
53
40 minutes
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Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg
David Tanis
223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
223
15 minutes
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Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives
David Tanis
288 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
288
20 minutes
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts
Alison Roman
1178 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,178
35 to 40 minutes
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Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan
David Tanis
612 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
612
15 minutes
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Easy
Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives
David Tanis
532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
532
30 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
14 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14
30 minutes
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Figs in Blankets With Port-Mustard Sauce
Florence Fabricant, the Riddler
142 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
142
1½ hours, plus overnight soaking and chilling
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Pickled Deviled Eggs
Melissa Clark
333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
333
30 minutes, plus overnight pickling
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Jammy Deviled Eggs
Ali Slagle
250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
250
45 minutes
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Easy
Maryland Crab Soup
Farideh Sadeghin
83 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
83
1 hour
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Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms
Yewande Komolafe
2238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,238
40 minutes
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Butternut-Squash Bisque
Sam Sifton, Daniel Humm
286 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
286
1 hour 10 minutes
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Lobster Bisque
Sam Sifton, James Sakatos
1185 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,185
2 hours 45 minutes
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Rustic Shrimp Bisque
Melissa Clark
354 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
354
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Easy
Easy Cheese Straws
Matt Lee, Ted Lee
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
30 minutes
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Baked Brie and Caramelized Vegetable Pie
Alexa Weibel
1125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,125
4 hours
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Lumpia Shanghai
Angela Dimayuga
266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
266
1¼ hours
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Lumpia
Naz Deravian
237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
237
1 hour 45 minutes
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Aioli With Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1127 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,127
1 hour
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Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pull-Apart Rolls
Korsha Wilson, Tanya Holland
314 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
314
45 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Cacio e Pepe Crackers
Laurie Ellen Pellicano
250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
250
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots
Melissa Clark
402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
402
45 minutes
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Swiss Rosti With Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg
David Tanis
228 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
228
40 minutes
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Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart
Melissa Clark
527 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
527
1 hour
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Smoked Salmon Without a Smoker
Genevieve Ko
42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
42
About 3 to 4 days
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Honey Mustard Salmon Rillettes
Dorie Greenspan
118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
118
1 hour 10 minutes
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Smoked Salmon, Fromage Blanc and Caper Spread
Amanda Hesser
464 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
464
10 minutes
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Greek Goddess Dip
Melissa Clark
4607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,607
5 minutes
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Easy
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