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

Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)
Zainab Shah
35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
35
1 hour
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Crab and Artichoke Dip
Melissa Knific
387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
387
50 minutes
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Easy
Cheese Dreams
Melissa Knific
703 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
703
50 minutes
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Easy
Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,370
35 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Green Tahini Dip
Andy Baraghani
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
30 minutes, plus 40 minutes’ cooling
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Crab Bisque
Vallery Lomas
149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
149
About 2 hours
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
555
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Easy
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Millie Peartree
252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
252
6 hours 30 minutes
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Easy
Quick and Easy Yeast Rolls
Yossy Arefi
223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
223
About 2 hours 40 minutes
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Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
118
55 minutes
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Easy
Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
96 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
96
55 minutes
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Rotel Dip
Lidey Heuck
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
20 minutes
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Easy
Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
829 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
829
45 minutes
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Easy
Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
10 minutes
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Easy
Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
146 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
146
About 2½ hours
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Spicy Shrimp Patties
Zainab Shah
450 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
450
40 minutes
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Easy
Hallacas
Christina Morales, Isbelis Diaz, Ivo Diaz
87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
87
5½ hours
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Crostini
Lidey Heuck
158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
158
20 minutes
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Easy
Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,411
1 hour
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Easy
Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
159
2½ hours
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
328
1 hour
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Easy
Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
115
1 hour
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Ham and Cheese Quick Bread
Dorie Greenspan
386 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
386
65 minutes, plus cooling
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,134
1 hour 30 minutes
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Healthy
Zeppole con le Alici (Fried Anchovy Balls)
Dan Pelosi
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
2 hours 25 minutes
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Crispy Rice With Salmon and Avocado
Ali Slagle
385 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
385
About 4 hours
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
788
20 minutes
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Crab Cakes
Lidey Heuck
596 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
596
About 1 hour
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
672
20 minutes
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Easy
Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3343 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,343
45 minutes
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
384 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
384
1 hour, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2509 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,509
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheddar Chive Crisps
Yewande Komolafe
402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
402
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Pigs in a Blanket
Naz Deravian
592 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
592
30 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,170
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,518
25 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
6924 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,924
45 minutes
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,050
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Spicy Sweet Potato and Cheddar Croquettes
Aaron Hutcherson
560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
560
1½ hours, plus freezing
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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip With Rosemary
Sarah Jampel
2457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,457
1 hour
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
630
5 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
191 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
191
35 minutes
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Homemade Cracker Jack
Samantha Seneviratne
351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
351
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Party Wreath
Tejal Rao
1153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,153
About 1½ hours
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Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball
Kim Severson
1202 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,202
15 minutes, plus softening and chilling
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Easy
Baked Brie With Quick Cranberry Jam
Lidey Heuck
1015 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,015
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,120
25 minutes
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Easy
Florentine Dip
Craig Claiborne
448 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
448
10 minutes, plus chilling
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