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The best christmas appetizer ideas - 88 recipes

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Cream cheese is spread in a pie plate and topped with homemade cranberry sauce and served with honey graham cracker...

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (Ocean Spray)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (reduced fat ok)
  • Honey Graham Crackers or Buttery crackers (such as Club or Waverly)
4.3/5 (17 Votes)

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Lemony Baked Ricotta is simple to prepare but a fancy enough appetizer to serve at your next party or get together

  • 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, about 2 cups
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil, optional
  • crackers to serve
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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For many Puerto Rican families, the quintessential holiday season dish is pasteles, which English-speakers often li...

  • FILLING:
  • 2 pounds pork
  • 4 sweet peppers
  • 4 cilantro leaves
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 pound cooking ham
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olives or capers
  • 1 cup bell pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • DOUGH:
  • 5 pounds of white yam
  • 2 pounds of yellow yam or potatoes
  • 1 green plantain
  • 1/2 pound pumpkin
  • 20 green bananas
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons warm milk
  • 1 pound achiote oil, melted
  • 35 banana leaves and paper
  • Salt to taste
  • Cord tie
4/5 (20 Votes)

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Gourmet without all the work! Roasted fennel and prosciutto flatbread has all the flavor combinations and crispy cr

  • 1 pound bakery pizza dough
  • 2 fennel bulbs
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups fontina cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon bottled balsamic glaze
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

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Sweet, spicy and savory, this popcorn pecan snack will become a favorite for your family and friends

  • 5 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 cups pecans
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or virgin coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup golden raisins
4.1/5 (9 Votes)

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Toasted pine nuts coat this herbed feta cheese ball

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
  • Crackers, for serving
4.3/5 (11 Votes)

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FIlled with spicy jalapeños, protein-dense chickpeas, fresh Italian parsley, fresh garlic, and sweet orange marma...

  • DIP:
  • 1 (13-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley (healthy handful)
  • 2 large clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
  • 1/2 jalapeño with seeds
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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This Cream Cheese Pineapple Pepper Spread makes great party food! Delicious with crackers & vegetables

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
  • 3/4 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans or your favorite) chopped
4.1/5 (16 Votes)

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What a clever and tasty appetizer! Using pretzel sticks for the handle is a great idea, just make sure to insert th...

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 cup Marcona almonds, finely chopped
  • 36 pretzel sticks
3.9/5 (7 Votes)

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A much healthier version of fried Raviolis made with an air fryer

  • 1 (14-ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (9-ounce) box cheese ravioli, store-bought or meat ravioli
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
3.3/5 (113 Votes)

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Popcorn is covered in caramel and chocolate, absolutely delicious! Like the recipe title implies this Christmas Cra

  • 12 cups popped corn
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons (one stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • I cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped, optional
  • 6 ounces (about 1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli 60%)
  • Grapeseed, vegetable, or canola oil for greasing pans and bowls
3.8/5 (14 Votes)

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So simple to prepare and tastes amazing served with cheese, crackers or your favorite crusty bread!

  • 2 cups dried figs, rough chopped
  • 2/3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup balsamic
  • 1/4 cups range juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
4/5 (1 Votes)

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