Holiday Entertaining

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Antipasti Tree(with video)

This showstopping cheese and salami appetizer will be the talk of your next holiday gathering.

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Hummus Christmas Trees(with video)

Pomegranate seeds make perfect little sparkly ornaments on these tempting trees spread with hummus and garnished with lots of fresh herbs.

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Chorizo in a Blanket

This Spanish-inspired twist on classic pigs in a blanket will be a huge hit with all your guests.

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No-Bake White Chocolate Coconut Snowballs

White chocolate, cream cheese, and condensed milk form the base for this riff on a coconut macaroon.

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Blood Orange Cosmos(with video)

If your friends have never tried blood orange juice, this drink is a delicious way to introduce them to this special winter citrus that tastes like a combo of oranges and raspberries.

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Shrimp Cocktail 2.0

This updated take on a classic adds smokiness from chipotles and cumin to the sauce while keeping the familiar flavors of ketchup and horseradish.

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Hummus-Stuffed Peppers

This simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer takes minimal ingredients and less than 15 minutes to put together.

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Homemade Chanukah Gelt(with video)

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a homemade version of the traditional chocolate coins.

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Pecan Pie Turtle Squares(with video)

Featuring caramel, nuts, and chocolate on a shortbread crust, this recipe brings together two dessert favorites in one bite-size treat.

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Blue Cheese Tartlets(with video)

Store-bought flaky tart shells are the perfect shortcut to this easy, elegant appetizer that combines sweet candied nuts with creamy blue cheese.

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Sweet and Savory Mini Meatballs(with video)

These cocktail meatballs are tossed with a sweet, tangy, and spicy Korean-style sauce for an hors d’oeuvre everyone will love.

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Guacamole Bites(with video)

Gluten-free plantain chips provide an ultra-crispy base for this festive green-and-red appetizer.

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Chocolate Peppermint Bars

Crushed candy canes provide a blast of festive peppermint flavor, while coconut oil and nut milk make these bars dairy- and egg-free.

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Mini Pierogies

Coating pierogies in pesto helps them bake up moist and tender, while a creamy dipping sauce is the essential finishing touch.

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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

Flavorful chicken sausage and seasoned bread crumbs are the keys to these stuffed mushrooms that require only three ingredients.

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Gingerbread Shortbread

All the familiar flavors of your favorite gingerbread cookie—molasses, ginger, clove—now in a gluten-free package everyone can enjoy.

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Smoky ‘n’ Spicy Hummus

Jazzing up store-bought dip with a spicy paprika oil is a hassle-free way to satisfy hungry guests before the big meal without filling them up.

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Brie-Filled Dates

Creamy cheese, salty cured meat, and sweet dried fruit are the ultimate appetizer trifecta that your guests will gobble up.