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…
Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops Recipe
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…
Bacon Dust Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs Recipe
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…
Marinated Mozzarella Balls Recipe
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…
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
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…
Spicy Tuna Avocado Cucumber Appetizers with Pickled Ginger Recipe
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…
100+ Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes + Cocktail Party Menu Planning Tips
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…
Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups Recipe
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….
Roasted Old Bay Shrimp Recipe
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…
Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas Recipe
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…
Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites Recipe
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…
Skinny Hot Spinach Dip Recipe
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…
Thai Chicken Satay Recipe
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…
Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
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…
Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}
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…
Cranberry Apple Chutney Pecan Brie Appetizer Recipe
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…
Cranberry Pistachio Mint Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe
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…
Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe
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…
Easy Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers Recipe
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…
Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad
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…
Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
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…