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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.