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

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce
Melissa Clark
561 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
561
25 minutes
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Baked Brie Puffs With Chile Crisp
Ali Slagle
179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
179
1 hour 5 minutes
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Ham Buns
Sara Bonisteel, Jennifer Owens, Frances Owens
798 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
798
30 minutes
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Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon
Melissa Clark
460 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
460
15 minutes
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Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
520 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
520
10 minutes
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Potato Nachos
Kristina Felix
41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
41
35 minutes
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4-Ingredient Seed Crackers
Carolina Gelen
104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
104
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spicy Tuna Tartare in Sesame Miso Cones
The New York Times, Wolfgang Puck
13 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13
1 ½ hours, plus at least 12 hours’ chilling
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Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta
Ali Slagle
493 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
493
10 minutes
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Chile Crisp Cheese Crackers
Helen Goh
185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
185
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
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Pineapple, Ham and Jalapeño Bites
Ali Slagle
75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
75
15 minutes
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Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios
Melissa Clark
275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
275
1 hour
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French Onion Baked Brie
Melissa Clark
96 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
96
45 minutes
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Roasted Fennel and Grape Salad
Hana Asbrink
614 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
614
50 minutes
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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Ali Slagle
178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
178
15 minutes
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Oyster Stew
Vallery Lomas
52 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
52
1 hour
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Pistachio-Goat Cheese Bites
Kristina Felix
142 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
142
35 minutes
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Cowboy Caviar
Margaux Laskey
4675 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,675
15 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Miso-Labneh Onion Dip
Samin Nosrat
233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
233
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling
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Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart
Melissa Clark
401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
401
1¼ hours
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Garlic Parmesan Wings
Dan Pelosi
521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
521
1 hour 55 minutes
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Fall Salad With Apples, Cheddar and Crispy Sage
Christian Reynoso
1511 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,511
25 minutes
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Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia
David Tanis
57 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
57
40 minutes
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Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg
David Tanis
227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
227
15 minutes
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Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives
David Tanis
299 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
299
20 minutes
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts
Alison Roman
1198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,198
35 to 40 minutes
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Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan
David Tanis
642 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
642
15 minutes
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Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives
David Tanis
619 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
619
30 minutes
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Shrimp Cocktail Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
40 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
40
30 minutes
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Figs in Blankets With Port-Mustard Sauce
Florence Fabricant, the Riddler
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
1½ hours, plus overnight soaking and chilling
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Pickled Deviled Eggs
Melissa Clark
335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
335
30 minutes, plus overnight pickling
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Jammy Deviled Eggs
Ali Slagle
258 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
258
45 minutes
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Maryland Crab Soup
Farideh Sadeghin
114 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
114
1 hour
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Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms
Yewande Komolafe
2298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,298
40 minutes
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Butternut-Squash Bisque
Sam Sifton, Daniel Humm
288 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
288
1 hour 10 minutes
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Lobster Bisque
Sam Sifton, James Sakatos
1199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,199
2 hours 45 minutes
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Rustic Shrimp Bisque
Melissa Clark
362 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
362
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Easy Cheese Straws
Matt Lee, Ted Lee
156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
156
30 minutes
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Baked Brie and Caramelized Vegetable Pie
Alexa Weibel
1145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,145
4 hours
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Lumpia Shanghai
Angela Dimayuga
267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
267
1¼ hours
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Lumpia
Naz Deravian
239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
239
1 hour 45 minutes
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Aioli With Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,144
1 hour
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Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pull-Apart Rolls
Korsha Wilson, Tanya Holland
330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
330
45 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Cacio e Pepe Crackers
Laurie Ellen Pellicano
254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
254
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots
Melissa Clark
403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
403
45 minutes
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Swiss Rosti With Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg
David Tanis
238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
238
40 minutes
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Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart
Melissa Clark
542 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
542
1 hour
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Smoked Salmon Without a Smoker
Genevieve Ko
50 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
50
About 3 to 4 days
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