Finger-friendly, elegant, and (almost too) easy to eat, these recipes for appetizers and hors d’oeuvres are perfect for all of your holiday endeavors. Starting off with something unexpected, like salmon appetizers are one of our favorite ways to elevate any event, whether it’s a fancy cocktail party or potluck dinner. But the classics are called so for a reason, so don’t overlook go-tos like homemade pigs in a blanket, cheese gougères, or crab toasts. Any of these recipes can be scaled up to accommodate more guests. Now all you need is a festive drink.
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Fried Stuffed Castelvetrano Olives
Sharp Cheddar and Sausage Balls
Cavolo Nero and Prosciutto Bruschetta
Goat Cheese and Apricot Truffles
Swiss Fondue Fritters (Malakoffs)
Indian Spiced Potato Pastries (Aloo Samose)
Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato Crostini
Tofu Wanzi (Fried Tofu and Bacon Fritters)
Stuffed Pepperoncini with Smoked Salmon
Robiola-Stuffed Figs with Pomegranate
Goat Cheese Crostini with Fig-Olive Tapenade
Brigtsen's Scallops with Sweet Potato Puree and Onion Marmalade
Broccoli Rabe, Cannellini Bean, and Ricotta Crostini
French Piped Potatoes (Pommes Duchesse)
Apple and Stilton Welsh Rarebit Bites