The Essentials of Christmas Party Appetizers
Appetizers make perfect finger food for happy Christmas gatherings. These delicious crowd-pleasers fit into a variety of budgets. Determine how much you can spend, and how much time you want to put into appetizers, then browse these ideas.
Quick and Easy Appetizers for Your Christmas Gathering
Appetizers are a must for holiday parties and meals. Many appetizers are time- and labor-intensive to prepare, but the following list offers timesaving selections. You can attend your own Christmas party [more…]
Creating an Antipasti Tray for Your Christmas Party
In Italy, antipasti can include rice dishes, egg dishes, fish and shellfish, and more, but for your pre-Christmas dinner purposes, a lighter selection is just fine and will fit into even a tight budget [more…]
Herbed Asiago Cheese Crisps
Herbed Asiago Cheese Crisps are melted cheese rounds that make a great accompaniment to Christmas cocktails. To cut cost try using Swiss or cheddar cheese. You’ll still end up with an appetizer that people [more…]
How to Make a Three-Cheese Cheese Ball
One way to keep holiday entertaining costs low is to have a party with appetizers instead of a sit-down dinner. This Three-Cheese Cheese Ball is a perfect party food. Cheddar, port, and blue cheese combine [more…]
How to Make Christmas Salsa
Inexpensive to make, yet tasty, this bean and corn salsa is Christmas-colored with red peppers and fresh green cilantro. This is a great recipe to make with kids because, after measuring, all you do is [more…]
How to Make Caramelized Onion Dip
Onion dip is a party staple. To dress up this classic dip for Christmas gathering use caramelized onions. After tasting this recipe, you will never make onion dip with soup mix again. [more…]
Whole Roasted Garlic with French Bread
Whole roasted garlic has a deceptively sweet and slightly nutty flavor. — not strong and pungent as you might expect. Roasted garlic is an easy, inexpensive appetizer for Christmas gatherings. Garlic becomes [more…]
Easy Homemade Gravlax
If you find salmon on sale around Christmas time, gravlax makes a substantial appetizer to serve at your holiday gathering. Gravlax is an elegant addition to your appetizer repertoire. Raw salmon is cured [more…]
How to Make Shrimp Cocktail with Two Sauces
Christmas is a time to indulge both ourselves and our guests. If you're on a budget and want to serve one special treat at your Christmas gathering, shrimp fills the bill. There’s nothing wrong with a [more…]
