Holiday Appetizers Recipes – First things first… Let’s talk about holiday appetizers! These small amuse-bouches and cocktail bites set the tone for your Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. That is why it must be perfect! This means varied, tasty, unique, delicious, and well-presented… Still easy to say, but when you are lost in the oceans of possibilities, it is often difficult to make an appropriate and bold statement with the appetizer foods you plan to offer to your guests while having a sublime presentation! In order to help you, we gathered a selection of our best Holiday appetizer recipes, which will allow you to amaze your guests’ taste buds and introduce the starters that follow! Salmon Bruschetta, verrines, toasts, and other appetizers offered here are perfect to open the show! Now it’s your turn!
Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers with Roasted Pepper Soup
Perfect as a Holiday party appetizer, your guests won’t be able to stop at
Bacon Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
A perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Trust us, they will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins
Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Christmas dinner coming up!
Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts
A quick and easy holiday appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.
Garlic and Parsley Marinated Mushrooms
You’ve been warned: These mushrooms are ultra addictive.
Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps
These bite-size wraps are just perfect for a party finger food.
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
Try this great option that's perfect for a fall party or a quick meal on the go.
Marinated Smoked Salmon with Herbs & Carrot
A healthy holiday appetizer that will wow your guests for the holidays.
Spicy Shrimp Tapas with Mango
For 4 persons: 16 live shrimps, 1 mango, 1 large clove of garlic, 1 tbsp Sichuan pepper (or red pepper), 1 tbsp of fennel seeds, 1 piece of fresh ginger (3/4 inch – 2 cm) peeled, 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 pinch of salt, Zest of 1 lime
Goat Cheese Amuse bouches
1 fresh goat cheese, Olive oil, 1 bunch of fresh chives.
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Beet and Goat Cheese Dip
A raw beetroot, 1/2 lb (200g) fresh goat cheese, 1 pinch of cumin, A clove of garlic, Olive oil, Fresh coriander, Sesame seeds, Pepper.
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Guacamole Toasts with Shrimps
For about twenty toasts: a dozen shrimps, 2 avocados, A white onion, coriander, Sesame seeds, Cumin, paprika, Cayenne pepper, Olive oil, Salt and pepper.
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Cucumber And Goat Cheese Roll
For 12 bites: 1 cucumber (preferably organic, because we’ll keep a bit of skin), 4 thick slices of goat cheese (sold as a small log), 6 pigeon heart tomatoes (elongated cherry tomatoes), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 large tablespoons chopped chives, 1 clove garlic (or 2), Salt and pepper, Bamboo sticks, or toothpicks.
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Sea scallops and parsnip appetizer spoons
For 4 people: 12 sea scallops, A beautiful parsnip, 2 teaspoons of cream, 1 teaspoon of truffle flavored oil, Salt and pepper, Olive oil.
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Gravlax Marinated Salmon with blinis
1/2 cup (15 cl) of sunflower oil, 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon sweet mustard (type Savora), 4 tablespoons of chopped dill, Salt and pepper.
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Apples and Pumpkin Cream Verriness
For 8 verrines: ½ pumpkin, 2 apples, 3/4 cup (15 cl) of light cream, 8 salted and smoked almonds, Butter, salt, pepper.
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Bruschetta
Preparation time: 20 minutes — For 4 people: 8 slices of tartine bread, 1 Fresh goat cheese, 1 tablespoon of thick Cream, 10 cl Of olive oil, 1 pinch of dried Espelette pepper, 2 Tomatoes, 6 Radishes, 1 stalk of celery, 1 / 2 yellow pepper, 1 / 2 red pepper, 2 onions (optional), Fresh thyme, 2 pinches of salt.
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Beef Yakitori with swiss cheese
Allow 4-5 per person: 1/2lb (200g) of swiss cheese, 20 thin slices of beef carpaccio (… whatever marinades available), 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 4 tablespoons soy sauce.
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Goat Cheese and Almond Amuse-Bouches
1 fresh goat cheese, Almond powder (or ground almonds), Honey, Slivered almonds.
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