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100+ Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes + Cocktail Party Menu Planning Tips

December 17, 2018 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Bookmark (or Pin) this collection of 100+ Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes and refer back to these tips for planning a cocktail party menu.  Our family loves appetizers, so for the holidays, we graze on appetizers in the afternoon before dinner. Our schedule shifts later and later into the day, so breakfast becomes brunch, and dinner is often…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizers, cocktail party food, cocktail party planning tips, dips, finger foods, healthy appetizers, light appetizers, salsas

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups Recipe

November 29, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups - bite size spicy tuna appetizer perfect for parties

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer for parties. They’re easy to make and elegant enough for entertaining. My family loves spicy tuna rolls and basically anything that involves fresh ahi tuna. When we vacationed in Hawaii this past summer, I think my boys ordered ahi tuna almost every time we ate out….

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Thanksgiving

The Ultimate Grazing Platter

October 22, 2018 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Grazing Platter - great for holiday entertaining; tips on creating the ultimate grazing platter

Learn how to make the Ultimate Grazing Platter for family gatherings and entertaining guests.  I used to make a separate cheese platter, crudite platter and charcuterie platter for our holiday parties. But, I was often left with almost entire platters of untouched food at the end of the night.  So, I now combine cheeses, crudite…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: grazing board, grazing platter, holiday entertaining

Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops Recipe

October 15, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops - a delicious tropical themed shrimp cocktail

Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops have a tropical flair that your guests will love. Although shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular appetizers for parties, I love the idea of surprising my guests with a little something extra special. I made these Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops for a fundraiser we hosted recently. The presentation of…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: fundraiser, shrimp cocktail

Bacon Dust Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs Recipe

October 10, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Bacon Dust Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs - party pleaser - stunning and delicious!

Bacon Dust Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs are a showstopper appetizer that is budget-friendly and exceptional in flavor and presentation. If you want an appetizer to WOW your guests, make these deviled eggs now. These Bacon Dust Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs were the biggest hit at our fundraiser this past weekend. I came up with this deviled…

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Filed Under: appetizers, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers Tagged With: cheap appetizers, deviled eggs, fundraiser

Marinated Mozzarella Balls Recipe

June 27, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Marinated Mozzarella Balls - skewer with cherry tomatoes for a party appetizer - always a party favorite - super easy and delicious

Marinated Mozzarella Balls are always a party favorite. Super easy to make, yet no one can resist these little balls of deliciousness.  Serve these bite-size appetizers skewered, or in a pretty bowl with crusty bread slices. They can also be included on mezze platters or cheese platters. I made these Marinated Mozzarella Balls recently for…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizers, cheese balls, party food, small bites

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

December 21, 2017 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail -Much more flavorful than regular shrimp cocktail and easy to make in large batches. Garlic and smoked paprika make these extra special

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is an easy and elegant appetizer for a special occasion. Roasting the shrimp with garlic and a touch of Spanish smoked paprika gives the shrimp an extra bump of flavor. Shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular holiday appetizers. This version of shrimp cocktail is one I made several years ago for…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, roasting shrimp, shrimp

Spicy Tuna Avocado Cucumber Appetizers with Pickled Ginger Recipe

December 20, 2017 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Spicy Ahi Tuna Cucumber Avocado Appetizers with Pickled Ginger - I made these for our holiday cocktail party and they were the biggest hit of the night!

These Spicy Tuna Avocado Cucumber Appetizers with Pickled Ginger are so elegant and a special appetizer that will wow your guests. I’ve made these for cocktail parties and these little bites are always a hit. Crunchy, tangy, and a little spicy, guests will appreciate all the flavors and textures all in one bite. I have…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, Clean Eating, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood Tagged With: ahi tuna appetizer, furikake

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp Recipe

November 8, 2017 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp - these are so delicious and easy to make - perfect for a quick appetizer

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp is an easy and delicious appetizer. Serve with cocktail sauce if you like. My family loves Old Bay seasoning, a spice blend I grew up enjoying on steamed Maryland crabs. Old Bay seasoning is a blend of  celery salt, red pepper, black pepper, paprika and other “secret” spices. It goes well…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Old Bay seasoning, quick and easy appetizer, roasted shrimp

Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas Recipe

September 4, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas - the most tender octopus, seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika for the perfect tapas

Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas is very tender, and simply seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika for the perfect tapas. I’m a bit obsessed with octopus – how to prepare it so it is super tender. I’ve read articles that suggest many different ways to cook octopus until tender. These methods include beating the octopus…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers Tagged With: octopus, sous vide, Spanish smoked paprika, Spanish tapas

Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites Recipe

December 26, 2016 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Spicy Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites - a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will devour!

Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites are easy to make for a healthy delicious appetizer with all the flavors of a spicy tuna roll served on tortilla chips. Perfect for parties and celebrations. This is a great recipe for using up bits and pieces of fresh sushi-grade tuna. When I made my Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: ahi tuna appetizer, appetizer, Happy New Year

Skinny Hot Spinach Dip Recipe

November 2, 2016 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Skinny Hot Spinach Dip - this healthy dip is high in protein and great for an after-school snack or party

This Skinny Hot Spinach Dip is a deliciously light dip that is packed with nutrition and protein. Great for an after-school snack, Game Day, or parties. I came up with this Skinny Hot Spinach Dip recipe four years ago as a healthy after-school snack for my youngest son.  I still remember him telling me it…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Holiday Appetizers, vegetarian Tagged With: cottage cheese in dip, cream cheese substitute, Food Network Fall Fest, healthier football snacks, healthy dip, healthy spinach dip, hot spinach dip, skinny spinach dip

Thai Chicken Satay Recipe

July 13, 2016 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Thai Chicken Satay Skewers are perfect for summer barbecues as an appetizer or dinner. These chicken skewers make perfect party food during the summer, either as an appetizer or for dinner. Thai Chicken Satay Ingredients The ingredients for this recipe are available in most supermarkets these days, including fish sauce (look in the Asian grocery…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, main courses Tagged With: easy Thai recipe, Grilled Thai Chicken, Thai food

Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

July 6, 2016 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce - I made these for our cocktail party and they were devoured! I will double the recipe next time.

These Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce are perfect for a party. (This post has been updated to include more photos) If you’ve ever had chicken satay with peanut sauce, then you know how addictively delicious they are. These Thai Beef Satay Skewers are a nice change from chicken satay and your guests will…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizer, peanut sauce, satay beef, Thai food

Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

March 30, 2016 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Hummus - this vibrant hummus is the perfect crudite dip for a party!

This Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is the perfect dip for a party! Today, a group of food bloggers is throwing our friend, Joanne of Fifteen Spatulas, a virtual baby shower to welcome her new baby boy, James, into this world! It’s Joanne’s first baby, so it’s a super special celebration. Joanne and her husband…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, New Year, Pantry Recipe, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Daniel Plan Recipe, Fifteen Spatulas, healthy appetizer, hummus, The Daniel Plan, virtual baby shower

Cranberry Apple Chutney Pecan Brie Appetizer Recipe

December 16, 2015 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Cranberry Apple Chutney Pecan Brie Appetizer - this elegant appetizer is perfect for the Christmas holiday!

This Cranberry Apple Chutney Pecan Brie Appetizer makes an elegant addition to any Christmas holiday menu. Cheese platters are very popular during the holiday season, so, recently, I brought a special cheese platter to our women’s ministry Christmas party at Grace Farms. The cranberry chutney is easy to make, and it takes almost no time to assemble…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, vegetarian Tagged With: brie, cheese plate, Christmas appetizer, cranberry chutney

Cranberry Pistachio Mint Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe

December 14, 2015 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Cranberry Pistachio Mint Goat Cheese Appetizer - this elegant appetizer is perfect for Christmas. It is SO easy - just 5 ingredients and it can made in no time!

This elegant Cranberry Pistachio Mint Goat Cheese Appetizer is perfect for Christmas. It takes just five ingredients and is so easy to assemble. Last night, my husband and I attended a live concert at Grace Farms by the Broadway Inspirational Voices. It was an incredibly inspirational performance, putting the Christ back into Christmas for me. Around…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Holiday Appetizers, vegetarian Tagged With: Christmas appetizer, dried cranberries, easy appetizer recipe, goat cheese, holiday appetizer, mint, pistachios

Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe

September 21, 2015 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Crabmeat Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing - impress your guests with this beautiful presentation. The wasabi soy dressing spices things up a bit

This elegant Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing is fresh, light and healthy. Sponsored by Peapod. I developed this Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Appetizer for Peapod.com, inspired by an appetizer at the Outback Steakhouse. This light and healthy appetizer is super versatile – it’s elegant enough to serve for a dinner…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, avocado, crab, Peapod

Easy Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers Recipe

May 11, 2015 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers - these are so easy to make and perfect for entertaining - only 5 ingredients

These Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers are quick and easy to make, and are perfect for summer entertaining. I love little bites. In fact, I could make an entire meal out of appetizers. One of our family traditions whenever one of my boys comes home to visit from college is to make a special meal their…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Clean Eating, Fish, Holiday Appetizers, Seafood Tagged With: appetizer, low carb, quick and easy appetizer, raw, salmon appetizer

Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad

December 3, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

s Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad - this is an elegant and easy holiday appetizer that will WOW your guests!

Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad is an elegant holiday appetizer that can be assembled last minute. I’m originally from Maryland so crabs and Old Bay seasoning holds a special place in my heart. These Endive Spears Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad are another one of the appetizers I made for our friend’s book…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, salads, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, crab, endive, Old Bay seasoning

Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce

December 1, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce - these were a huge hit at our cocktail party - the marinade is delicious and the sweet and spicy chili sauce goes perfectly

Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce will get rave reviews from your guests. People love food on skewers, especially during parties when everything is standing around chatting.  If you’re looking for something a little different to serve this holiday season, you must try these Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, finger food, Thai

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