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
161 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
161
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
398 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
398
50 minutes
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Cheese Dreams
Melissa Knific
710 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
710
50 minutes
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Chimichurri Meatballs
Ali Slagle
1396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,396
35 minutes
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Spicy Green Tahini Dip
Andy Baraghani
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
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
697 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
697
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
Millie Peartree
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
6 hours 30 minutes
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Quick and Easy Yeast Rolls
Yossy Arefi
230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
230
About 2 hours 40 minutes
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Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
121
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
359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
359
20 minutes
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
898 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
898
45 minutes
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Tapenade
Rebekah Peppler
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
10 minutes
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Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
About 2½ hours
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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
168 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
168
20 minutes
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Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,454
1 hour
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Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
164
2½ hours
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
336 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
336
1 hour
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Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
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
1180 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,180
1 hour 30 minutes
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Zeppole con le Alici (Fried Anchovy Balls)
Dan Pelosi
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
2 hours 25 minutes
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Crispy Rice With Salmon and Avocado
Ali Slagle
386 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
386
About 4 hours
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
789 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
789
20 minutes
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Crab Cakes
Lidey Heuck
628 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
628
About 1 hour
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
685
20 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3347 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,347
45 minutes
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
388
1 hour, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2649 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,649
35 minutes
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Cheddar Chive Crisps
Yewande Komolafe
404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
404
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Pigs in a Blanket
Naz Deravian
609 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
609
30 minutes
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Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,177
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,528
25 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,113
45 minutes
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1053 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,053
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
2502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,502
1 hour
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
637 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
637
5 minutes
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Easy Crudités
Lidey Heuck
193 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
193
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
1210 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,210
15 minutes, plus softening and chilling
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Baked Brie With Quick Cranberry Jam
Lidey Heuck
1020 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,020
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Alison Roman
7293 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,293
25 minutes
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