See It, Make It: Holiday Appetizers

These festive holiday appetizers are tried-and-true cocktail party favorites.Watch Video
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Salmon Classic

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Smoked salmon is always a cocktail party favorite.

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Date Wraps

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Sweet dates and salty prosciutto combine in a tasty bite.

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Herbed Olives

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Dried herbs and crushed garlic dress up your favorite olives.

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Shrimp & Avocado Canapes

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Precooked shimp make this pretty appetizer a snap to prepare.

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Pistachios & Cherries

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Keep a batch of this on hand for a fiber- and iron-rich snack.

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Edamame Nibbles

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This healthy edamame recipe is a classic Japanese preparation. Enjoy these nibbles as an appetizer or healthy snack.

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Fennel & Parmesan

Start to finish: 15 mins
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Top fennel slices with shaved Parmesan for a tasty treat.

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Roast Beef & Blue Cheese Spears

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Deli roast beef and a simple blue cheese cream top Treviso in a simple, pretty appetizer.

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Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.

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Apricot Canapes

Start to finish: 10 mins
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These sweet and savory bites are like a cheese course in a bite.

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Caviar-Stuffed New Potatoes

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Caviar lovers agree that the best presentations are the simplest.

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Wasabi Crab on Endive

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Spicy wasabi mayonnaise makes crab sing in these easy appetizers.

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Tomato-Basil Skewers

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Skewering mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes makes them easy to nosh at a party.

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Smoked Salmon Tartare

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Smoked salmon gets an added crunch when served on radish slices.

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Artichoke & Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms

Start to finish: 45 mins
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For this healthy stuffed mushroom recipe, marinated artichokes and Parmesan cheese are mixed with thyme and panko breadcrumbs for a delicious filling. If serving at a party, you might consider doubling the recipe. These stuffed mushrooms will be devoured quickly!

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Tuscan Kale & White Bean Bruschetta

Start to finish: 1 hr
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In this classic Tuscan combination, kale and white beans are whirled into a spread for this easy bruschetta recipe. Serve on crostini, toss it with pasta for an appetizer, use it as a panini spread or stir the bruschetta topping into a bowl of chicken soup.

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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa

Start to finish: 1 hr
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Yellow tomatoes have a lower acidity than their red cousins and several varieties are among the earliest in the season to ripen. Here they combine with cool cucumber and yellow bell peppers in a refreshing salsa. Grilled shrimp make this dish a more full-flavored and elegant version of shrimp cocktail.

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Shrimp-Pepper Popper

Start to finish: 10 mins
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These shrimp appetizers are simple yet full of flavor. Just top melba toasts with a bit of cream cheese, a cooked shrimp and dollop of pepper jelly. Look for pepper jelly near other jellies and jams--it has a tiny bit of heat that gives these some extra pizzazz!

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