Listen, we all love the holidays. But when it comes down to hosting a meal for 25, things can get a wee bit stressful.
This list is here to help you out. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, or the big family dinner - appetizers are always a crowd-pleaser. These appetizes are creative and delicious. Plus, they're all finger food!
They're sure to impress even the pickiest of guests.
Quick and Easy Tuna Tartare
Tuna tartare is light, full of flavor, and super impressive to make for family and friends. This is definitely one to add to any entertaining menu! I'm using wonton wrappers as a serving vessel here, but you can definitely serve this with crackers or crostini as well.
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Truffle Parmesan Fries with Homemade Aioli
I mean, you can't go wrong with truffle, you just can't. It's A beautifully complex flavor that pairs perfectly with the parmesan on these crispy, golden homemade fries. The aioli is yet another vehicle to get the truffle into your mouth. If you're going all out and making this dish with fresh truffles, first, jealous, second, pair it with a Barolo!
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The Best Crispy Fried Oysters (Tempura-Style)
Briny flavored with a light-as-air texture, these fried oysters are going to become your new favourite appetizer. Pair with my chipotle aioli and they make the perfect dish year-round for something to snack on before dinner.
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Spinach Crab Dip with Roasted Shrimp
This dip is layer on layer of flavor. Cheese, more cheese, sour cream, spinach, crab, shrimp and lemon all combine to make this zesty and creamy appetizer. Be careful though,
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Spanish Mussels with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika
Spanish mussels are so special because of their bold flavors: chorizo, tomato, smoked paprika and more. The best part is you get a high impact meal for low effort in the kitchen, making them perfect for entertaining.
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Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions
Baked brie with caramelized onions is a rich and decadent appetizer, perfect for a cocktail party or alongside some charcuterie. Once you've got your caramelized onions good to go, it's an easy 20 minutes in the oven.
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Fresh Oyster Mignonette with Champagne and Blood Orange
This fresh and sweet champagne mignonette is perfect for those who are new to the world of oysters. It's a great balance between salty and sweet, and leaves out the raw shallot which can be a bit harsh tasting on the palate. This is a great recipe for happy hour on a Friday evening!
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Baked Brie with Fig Jam
Baked brie with fig jam is such an easy, elegant appetizer. It's sure to be appreciated by everyone you're hosting, and disappear quickly! You can definitely switch up the type of jam and herbs/toppings you use. One of my favorites is maple syrup with walnuts, or cranberry sauce with orange zest. Honestly, you can't really go wrong with this recipe.
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Fried Coconut Shrimp With Honey Lime Dipping Sauce
Coconut shrimp is everybody's favourite for a reason: it's delicious and so easy to make. The sweet, crunchy texture of the coating with the fresh honey ginger dipping sauce is to die for. This recipe calls for frying them, but would also work with baking them.
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Happy eating! And happy holidays! Make sure you let me know in the comments if you try any of these recipes!
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