Appetizers

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23 Easy Christmas Appetizers

These Easy Christmas Appetizers will help make your busy life a little simpler at the holidays. So many great ideas to choose from! But all of these munchies come together quickly (most in under 15 minutes) … and many can even be made ahead. Relax, make things EASY for yourself, and give yourself permission to enjoy the holidays with less stress this year!

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Christmas Tree Dip

This Christmas Tree Dip is a party headliner. Layers of scrumptious, bold Mediterranean flavors make it addictive … and its cute holiday “tree” shape makes it the centerpiece of any buffet. But, luckily, it’s quick and easy to whip up. (We’re talking 10 minutes here – seriously!) So, you definitely won’t mind when everyone requests that you make it year after year!

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27 Cute Christmas Appetizers

These Cute Christmas Appetizers make any gathering feel more festive! Loaded with personality and far more pizazz than typical appetizers, these recipes have real WOW factor! Great ideas for everything from appetizer buffets to holiday potluck get-togethers, or as starters for a special Christmas dinner.

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Cranberry Salsa

This unique, festive Cranberry Salsa slashes the amount of sugar many other recipes use to tame the tart cranberries. Instead, succulent pineapple adds an ingenious, sweet counterpoint and a tropical, salsa-y flair. So quick and easy – a perfect, guilt-free holiday appetizer!

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Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe

Blistered Shishito Peppers are a headliner on restaurant appetizer menus these days, but they’re actually super easy to make at home! You basically need 1 ingredient and about 10 minutes – that’s it! Always a splashy, attention-grabbing appetizer … and great as a side dish, too.

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Pinwheel Recipes and Tortilla Roll Ups

~ Pinwheel recipes are perfect for quick party appetizers, game day snacks, potluck nibbles … even packed lunches and super-fast dinners! Nearly 30 recipes ideas here – and most take less than 15 minutes. So easy … and you know we’ve got lots of tips for you, too! ~

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

~ Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is always a crowd-pleaser! The perfect appetizer for all sorts of parties, from summer potlucks to family holidays – and definitely for sports parties and tailgates. Even better, this recipe features handy shortcuts (hello, slow cooker!), plus upgrades to slash calories and fat (don’t worry, though – nobody will even notice)! ~