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
394 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
394
50 minutes
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Cheese Dreams
Melissa Knific
706 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
706
50 minutes
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Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,390
35 minutes
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Spicy Green Tahini Dip
Andy Baraghani
92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
92
30 minutes, plus 40 minutes’ cooling
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Crab Bisque
Vallery Lomas
152 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
152
About 2 hours
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
625 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
625
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
Millie Peartree
264 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
264
6 hours 30 minutes
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Quick and Easy Yeast Rolls
Yossy Arefi
227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
227
About 2 hours 40 minutes
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Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
120
55 minutes
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Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
97 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
97
55 minutes
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Rotel Dip
Lidey Heuck
353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
353
20 minutes
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
881 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
881
45 minutes
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Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
141
10 minutes
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Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
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Spicy Shrimp Patties
Zainab Shah
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
40 minutes
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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
164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
164
20 minutes
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Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1442 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,442
1 hour
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Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
162 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
162
2½ hours
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
334
1 hour
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Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
116
1 hour
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Ham and Cheese Quick Bread
Dorie Greenspan
388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
388
65 minutes, plus cooling
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,170
1 hour 30 minutes
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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
or to save this recipe.
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
618 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
618
About 1 hour
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
679 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
679
20 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,346
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
387
1 hour, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,603
35 minutes
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Cheddar Chive Crisps
Yewande Komolafe
403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
403
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Pigs in a Blanket
Naz Deravian
598 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
598
30 minutes
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Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,175
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1524 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,524
25 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,029
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,052
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Spicy Sweet Potato and Cheddar Croquettes
Aaron Hutcherson
562 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
562
1½ hours, plus freezing
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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip With Rosemary
Sarah Jampel
2488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,488
1 hour
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
632 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
632
5 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
192
35 minutes
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Homemade Cracker Jack
Samantha Seneviratne
352 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
352
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Party Wreath
Tejal Rao
1154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,154
About 1½ hours
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Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball
Kim Severson
1208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,208
15 minutes, plus softening and chilling
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Baked Brie With Quick Cranberry Jam
Lidey Heuck
1018 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,018
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,214
25 minutes
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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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