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9 easy and delicious appetizers, perfect for holiday entertaining! These crowd-pleasing recipes come together quickly.
Christmas came quickly this year! If you're looking for a quick and delicious appetizer, this post is for you. These recipes can be made ahead for easy entertaining. Plus they always bring rave reviews.
Don't miss our favorite hot onion dip or the fresh bruschetta. If you need even more ideas, check out this post with easy ideas for goat cheese. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
Katherine's Fabulous, Ridiculously Easy Hot Onion Dip
This Ridiculously Easy Hot Onion Dip is the one you want to make when you have minimal time but you want fabulously delicious results that will bring rave reviews!
Any Time of Year Italian Bruschetta
This delicious Italian Bruschetta, made with sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, Â fresh basil and a splash of balsamic vinegar is easy to make and is ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser!Â
Green Goddess Hummus
A bright fresh, healthy spread that's fabulous with crackers, chips, veggies, as a sandwich spread, on pita and so much more! This Green Goddess Hummus is about to become your next obsession!
The BEST Homemade Crostini
Crostini make a great base for so many types of appetizers. Learn how to make the BEST Homemade Crostini for a fraction of what you'd pay at the grocery store or gourmet shop!
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds
A delicious snack, cocktail nibble or salad topper, all in one easy recipe! But beware: these Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds are difficult to stop eating!
How to Create a Great Cheeseboard
Whether you invite friends for appetizers, want to create an easy pre-dinner nibble or decide to make a meal out of one of these fabulous arrays of deliciousness, here are some tips on how to create a great cheeseboard.
Parmesan Crisps with Thyme and Sea Salt
Super easy and elegant, these delicious little Italian-inspired bites are great with cocktails, on salads or as a soup topping.
Copycat Old Edwards Inn Buttermilk Crackers
Buttery, shatteringly crisp and addictively delicious, these buttermilk crackers are great for dips and spreads and are fabulous on charcuterie boards. They're also delightful served with soups and salads.
Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta
This bright, fresh healthy Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta makes a delightful appetizer but there are tons of other delicious ways to use the topping - check it out!
Thought for the day:
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
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Hi! I have GOT to try some of these, especially the buttermilk crackers! A Question: Did I imagine this, or did you share a Marinated 3-Cheese appetizer? I can’t find the recipe back on your site…. Thanks!
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