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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

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

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

December 10, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze - just four ingredients - super easy and delicious - perfect as a last minute appetizer idea!

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are the perfect last minute appetizer that guests can nosh on while you get the rest of the food on the table. I made these little nibbles for the book signing party at my house last month as a last minute thought. I’m horrible at gauging how much food…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, gluten-free, Holidays Tagged With: cocktail party food, Medjool dates, quick and easy 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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