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

Florentine Dip
Craig Claiborne
453 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
453
10 minutes, plus chilling
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Cheesy Bread With Marinara
Yasmin Fahr
443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
443
25 minutes
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Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Florence Fabricant
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
1½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Lemony Whipped Feta With Charred Scallions
Sarah Jampel
4578 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,578
20 minutes
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Figs and Pigs in a Blanket
Melissa Clark
709 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
709
1 hour 15 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Frico
Ali Slagle
622 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
622
15 minutes
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Herby Feta and Yogurt Dip With Sumac
Yossy Arefi
691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
691
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Beet Dip With Labneh
Tejal Rao, Heather Sperling, Emily Fiffer
1104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,104
10 minutes
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Mapo Tofu Nachos
Andrea Nguyen
376 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
376
40 minutes
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Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,452
20 minutes
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Hot Cheese Olives
Julia Reed
1358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,358
1 hour 15 minutes
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Stuffed Mushrooms With Panko and Pecorino
Colu Henry
1342 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,342
20 minutes
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Cheddar Scallion Dip
Melissa Clark
1256 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,256
5 minutes
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Baked Camembert Salad
Tejal Rao
326 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
326
45 minutes
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Crispy Feta With Lemon
Ali Slagle
925 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
925
10 minutes
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Garlicky Caesar Dip
Lidey Heuck
303 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
303
10 minutes
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Baked Feta With Honey
Sara Dickerman
3612 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,612
30 minutes
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Creamy Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Dip
Ali Slagle
2408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,408
30 minutes
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ali Slagle
5042 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,042
20 minutes
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Baked Brie
Melissa Clark
1202 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,202
1 hour
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Nashville-Style Hot Tofu Sliders
Kay Chun
1132 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,132
30 minutes
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Savory Dutch Baby
Melissa Clark
2619 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,619
45 minutes
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Prosciutto, Fig and Parmesan Rolls
Mark Bittman
496 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
496
20 minutes
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Smoked Salmon Tart for a Crowd
David Tanis
522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
522
1½ hours
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Aioli
Melissa Clark
497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
497
30 minutes
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,367
10 minutes
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Tamarind Spiced Nuts With Mint
Melissa Clark
381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
381
30 minutes, plus cooling
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Mosa (Plantain Fritters)
Yewande Komolafe
80 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
80
30 minutes
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Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
Ali Slagle
2540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,540
30 minutes
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Spicy Molten Blue Cheese Dip
Melissa Clark
910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
910
40 minutes
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Sour Cream and Onion Dip
Alison Roman
1469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,469
About 1 hour 15 minutes
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Everything-Bagel Smoked Salmon Dip
Ali Slagle
653 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
653
5 minutes
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Sweet-and-Salty Party Mix
Samantha Seneviratne
370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
370
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’
Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
2964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,964
30 minutes, plus overnight soaking and 1 to 1½ hours cooking
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Cheese Wafers or Straws
David Tanis
227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
227
2 hours
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Gruyère Puff
Melissa Clark
2279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,279
45 minutes
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Real Sour Cream Onion Dip
Mark Bittman
1630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,630
15 minutes
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Buffalo Crudités With Blue Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
10 minutes
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Smoky Red Devil Eggs
Melissa Clark
1076 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,076
45 minutes
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Puppy Chow
Ali Slagle
1117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,117
20 minutes
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Grits Cakes With Country Ham and Bourbon Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
147
2½ hours plus cooling time
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Baked Crab Dip With Old Bay and Ritz Crackers
Lidey Heuck
1495 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,495
35 minutes
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Cheddar Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Tori Ritchie
1090 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,090
45 minutes
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Labneh Dip With Sizzled Scallions and Chile
Alison Roman
2127 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,127
15 minutes
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Bricklayer-Style Nachos
Pati Jinich
2297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,297
1 hour
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Crunchy Roasted Za’atar Chickpeas
Melissa Clark, Maureen Abood
1809 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,809
35 minutes, plus 1 hour resting
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Spicy Party Mix
Margaux Laskey
615 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
615
1½ hours
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Everything Bagel Dip
Ali Slagle
748 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
748
5 minutes
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