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

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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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
406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
406
50 minutes
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Cheese Dreams
Melissa Knific
713 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
713
50 minutes
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Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,408
35 minutes
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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
749 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
749
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
Millie Peartree
275 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
275
6 hours 30 minutes
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Quick and Easy Yeast Rolls
Yossy Arefi
235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
235
About 2 hours 40 minutes
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Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
123 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
123
55 minutes
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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
365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
365
20 minutes
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
935 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
935
45 minutes
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Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
157
10 minutes
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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
455 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
455
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
179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
179
20 minutes
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Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1468 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,468
1 hour
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Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
166 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
166
2½ hours
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
340 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
340
1 hour
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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
389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
389
65 minutes, plus cooling
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,195
1 hour 30 minutes
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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
389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
389
About 4 hours
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
791 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
791
20 minutes
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Crab Cakes
Lidey Heuck
649 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
649
About 1 hour
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
691
20 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,348
45 minutes
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
391
1 hour, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2709 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,709
35 minutes
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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
624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
624
30 minutes
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Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,181
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,530
25 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7203 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,203
45 minutes
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,055
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
2527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,527
1 hour
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
639 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
639
5 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
195
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
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
1211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,211
15 minutes, plus softening and chilling
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Baked Brie With Quick Cranberry Jam
Lidey Heuck
1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,025
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,352
25 minutes
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