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

Shrimp Cocktail With Cranberry Cocktail Sauce
Genevieve Ko
72 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
72
25 minutes
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Easy
Pimento Cheese Pie
Lisa Donovan
222 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
222
3 hours 10 minutes
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Butter Bean Dip With Frizzled Onions and Preserved Lemon
Yotam Ottolenghi
162 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
162
35 minutes
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Easy
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
411 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
411
50 minutes
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Easy
Cheese Dreams
Melissa Knific
715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
715
50 minutes
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Easy
Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,418
35 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Green Tahini Dip
Andy Baraghani
98 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
98
30 minutes, plus 40 minutes’ cooling
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Crab Bisque
Vallery Lomas
155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
155
About 2 hours
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
775 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
775
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Easy
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Millie Peartree
278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
278
6 hours 30 minutes
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Easy
Quick and Easy Yeast Rolls
Yossy Arefi
240 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
240
About 2 hours 40 minutes
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Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
55 minutes
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Easy
Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
100
55 minutes
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Rotel Dip
Lidey Heuck
367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
367
20 minutes
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Easy
Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
955 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
955
45 minutes
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Easy
Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
10 minutes
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Easy
Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
149
About 2½ hours
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Spicy Shrimp Patties
Zainab Shah
457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
457
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
182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
182
20 minutes
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Easy
Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,482
1 hour
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Easy
Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
167
2½ hours
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
345 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
345
1 hour
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Easy
Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
119
1 hour
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Ham and Cheese Quick Bread
Dorie Greenspan
391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
391
65 minutes, plus cooling
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1201 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,201
1 hour 30 minutes
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Healthy
Zeppole con le Alici (Fried Anchovy Balls)
Dan Pelosi
92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
92
2 hours 25 minutes
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Crispy Rice With Salmon and Avocado
Ali Slagle
394 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
394
About 4 hours
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
792
20 minutes
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Crab Cakes
Lidey Heuck
669 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
669
About 1 hour
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
701
20 minutes
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Easy
Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3350 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,350
45 minutes
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
393 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
393
1 hour, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2735 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,735
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheddar Chive Crisps
Yewande Komolafe
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Pigs in a Blanket
Naz Deravian
630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
630
30 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,182
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,535
25 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,250
45 minutes
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1056 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,056
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Spicy Sweet Potato and Cheddar Croquettes
Aaron Hutcherson
563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
563
1½ hours, plus freezing
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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip With Rosemary
Sarah Jampel
2538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,538
1 hour
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
640 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
640
5 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
196 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
196
35 minutes
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Homemade Cracker Jack
Samantha Seneviratne
353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
353
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Party Wreath
Tejal Rao
1155 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,155
About 1½ hours
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Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball
Kim Severson
1214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,214
15 minutes, plus softening and chilling
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Easy
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