Cheeses and crackers are essential (if not expected) at holiday gatherings. Take your offerings to the next level by dressing up a pretty slice of softened brie with our slightly tart rhubarb chutney.
Recipe:Rhubarb Chutney
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Roquamole
Get guests "roque"ing around the Christmas tree with this rich dip featuring Roquefort blue cheese and creamy avocados. The best part is it takes only 5 minutes to make!
Recipe:Roquamole
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Meatballs in Sofrito Sauce
For guests wanting something a little heartier to munch on, serve tender and flavorful meatballs in pretty help-yourself cups. Our rich Puerto Rican recipe includes a sauteed Sofrito sauce of onion, peppers, garlic and tomatoes.
Recipe:Meatballs in Sofrito Sauce
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Curried Popcorn
Glam-up casual popcorn with curry powder and cayenne for a party-worthy snack. The dusting takes just minutes and unseasoned microwave popcorn works well when your unable to pop your own.
Recipe:Curried Popcorn
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Rosemary Parmesan Twists
Do the twist at your seasonal shindig with easy to make and easier to eat bread sticks. With just six ingredients, a full batch will go from start to finish in 20 minutes.
Recipe:Rosemary Parmesan Twists
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Bruschetta with Tomato and Arugula
Holiday reds and greens converge a top toasted tomato and arugula bruschetta making them the perfect party appetizers.
Recipe:Bruschetta with Tomato and Arugula
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Brie and Onion Marmalade Tarts
In these savory tarts, the strong taste of red onion marmalade is balanced by the light flavor of brie. Top with Christmas-y cranberries and baby greens for a holiday look.
Recipe:Brie and Onion Marmalade Tarts
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Ratatouille Tartlets
Frozen phyllo shells offer endless possibilities for savory and sweet fillings. Here we have scaled down dinnertime-favorite ratatouille into bite sized tartlets.
Recipe:Ratatouille Tartlets
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Spinach with Peppery Cheese
For guests trying to watch their holiday figure, serve a healthful spinach dip alongside whole-wheat tortillas or pita bites. Our recipe is Indian inspired and features spicy cumin and curry powder as chief flavors.
Recipe:Spinach with Peppery Cheese
Mark Boughton/ styling: Teresa Blackburn
Zucchini Cakes
Take on the role of a tricky elf and fool guests into thinking they are munching on hearty crab-cakes. Old Bay seasoning is to thank for that - these zucchini bites are 100% vegetarian.
Recipe:Zucchini Cakes
