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

Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)
Zainab Shah
34 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
34
1 hour
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Crab and Artichoke Dip
Melissa Knific
276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
276
50 minutes
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Easy
Cheese Dreams
Melissa Knific
642 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
642
50 minutes
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Easy
Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1301 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,301
35 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Green Tahini Dip
Andy Baraghani
64 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
64
30 minutes, plus 40 minutes’ cooling
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Crab Bisque
Vallery Lomas
121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
121
About 2 hours
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
293
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Easy
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Millie Peartree
184 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
184
6 hours 30 minutes
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Easy
Quick and Easy Yeast Rolls
Yossy Arefi
190 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
190
About 2 hours 40 minutes
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Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
101
55 minutes
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Easy
Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
82 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
82
55 minutes
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Rotel Dip
Lidey Heuck
297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
297
20 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Cheese Slab Quiche
Ham El-Waylly
144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
144
2¼ hours
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
580 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
580
45 minutes
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Easy
Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
112
10 minutes
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Easy
Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
About 2½ hours
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Spicy Shrimp Patties
Zainab Shah
440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
440
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
128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
128
20 minutes
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Easy
Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,252
1 hour
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Easy
Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
2½ hours
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
304
1 hour
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Easy
Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
106
1 hour
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Ham and Cheese Quick Bread
Dorie Greenspan
372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
372
65 minutes, plus cooling
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,055
1 hour 30 minutes
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Healthy
Zeppole con le Alici (Fried Anchovy Balls)
Dan Pelosi
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
2 hours 25 minutes
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Crispy Rice With Salmon and Avocado
Ali Slagle
334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
334
About 4 hours
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
770
20 minutes
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Crab Cakes
Lidey Heuck
494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
494
About 1 hour
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
630
20 minutes
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Easy
Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,302
45 minutes
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
333
1 hour, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
1892 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,892
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheddar Chive Crisps
Yewande Komolafe
384 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
384
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Pigs in a Blanket
Naz Deravian
518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
518
30 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,140
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1437 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,437
25 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
6425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,425
45 minutes
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,025
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Spicy Sweet Potato and Cheddar Croquettes
Aaron Hutcherson
557 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
557
1½ hours, plus freezing
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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip With Rosemary
Sarah Jampel
2328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,328
1 hour
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
619
5 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
173 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
173
35 minutes
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Homemade Cracker Jack
Samantha Seneviratne
345 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
345
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Party Wreath
Tejal Rao
1085 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,085
About 1½ hours
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Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball
Kim Severson
1136 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,136
15 minutes, plus softening and chilling
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Easy
Baked Brie With Quick Cranberry Jam
Lidey Heuck
962 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
962
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
6289 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,289
25 minutes
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Easy
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