Our Favorite New Year's Appetizers - 48 recipes
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Mini Party Quiches
By Susan52
![Mini Party Quiches](/media/a0/ac/d9d2d308cc1d6c4fb5a9be7bd948c22627e5.jpg/rh/mini-party-quiches.jpg)
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Servings 12
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 40
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil
- 5 to 7 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- Dash ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese or Gruyere cheese, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 5 to 6 pear or cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced, and/or small herb leaves
- Fresh thyme leaves, optional
These two-bite Mini Party Quiches have a crisp Parmesan crust and savory custard filling
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Mini Crab Cakes with Spicy Red Pepper Sauce
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By á-23579
Literally everyone loves crab cakes (except those with shellfish allergies!), which is why they're the ultimate par
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil, more if needed
Smoked Salmon Mousse Canapés
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By á-2385
Spread the love for your favorite seafood at your next party with crowd-pleasing Smoked Salmon Mousse Canapés
- 8 ounces hot or cold smoked salmon
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 large English cucumber, cut into 30 (1/3-inch-thick) slices, or 30 small whole grain crackers
- Garnishes: caviar, chopped fresh chives
Cabrales Phyllo Rolls with Sherry Dipping Sauce
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By á-4084
These crispy Cabrales Phyllo Rolls have the pungent, rich flavors of blue cheese paired with the crispness of fried...
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup for brushing and frying
- 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 2-ounces Cabrales or other blue cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sweet sherry
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
- 8 sheets of phyllo dough, plus more in case of breakage
Goat Cheese, Cranberry & Walnut Canapes
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By LRay
These easy canapes are perfect for a light snack or appetizer in autumn
- 24 walnut halves (about 3/4 cup)
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from 1/2 baguette
- 8 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, choped, plus whole leaves for garnish
Zesty Ritz Crackers
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By clawson
Ritz crackers get the star treatment in this zesty recipe with the addition of grated Parmesan, Garlic powder, spic...
- 1 box Ritz Crackers
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Crock Pot Cinnamon Almonds
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By kayjayjohnson
It's really easy to make slow cooker cinnamon sugar candied almonds & they're even better than the mall or your fav
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups almonds
- 1/4 cup water
Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs
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By Susan52
These Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering, whether it's during the holidays or a...
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (8.7-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 9 squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Puerto Rican Fried Plantains
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By GratefulSea
This super simple, quick, and easy recipe is the perfect appetizer for any festive occasion or celebratory party
- 2 large green plantains
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup peanut oil
Green Papaya Spring Rolls
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By joylicious
These Vietnamese green papaya spring rolls are delightfully refreshing and low in fat and calories which make them ...
- GREEN PAPAYA SALAD:
- 1 small green papaya
- 1/2 cup peanuts, roughly chopped, can use salted or unsalted
- 1 to 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 to 2 tomatoes, cut into long thin strips
- 1 red chili, minced, plus more to taste
- 3 green onions cut into ribbons
- 1/2 cup fresh Vietnamese basil, torn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoons honey or agave
- SPRING ROLLS:
- 12 square rice paper sheets
- 3 ounces rice vermicelli
- 1/2 head of green, red, or romaine lettuce, about 12 leaves
- 1 large carrot julienne or shredded
- 1/4 cup each Vietnamese basil, mint or coriander
- 2 to 3 cups Green Papaya Salad
- SPICY PEANUT SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 3/4 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanuts, chopped
- VIETNAMESE FISH SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed, peeled, and minced
- 1 medium shallot, crushed peeled, and minced
- 1 Thai chili pepper, seeded, and minced
Spinach Artichoke Bites
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By mjohnmeyer
Quick and easy to make, these Spinach Artichoke Bites are the perfect appetizer to accompany your next party or cel...
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup frozen spinach, chopped thawed and drained
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
- mozzarella, shredded to taste
Sesame Quinoa Spring Rolls
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By á-24331
Quick, healthy, and great tasting, Quinoa Spring rolls are filled with greens and a perfectly prepared dressing of ...
- SPRING ROLLS:
- 2 cups red quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 4 handfuls of greens or lettuce of your choice
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- DRESSING:
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
Garlic Knot Bread Bowl
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By á-11135
Garlic Knot Bread Bowl is made in a bundt cake pan, so that after it is baked marinara sauce can be placed in the m...
- 2 (8-count) tubes Pillsbury Grands biscuits
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 10 to 12 cup bundt pan or tube pan
Crab Cucumber Bites
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By á-2710
Imitation crab and cucumbers come together with the hot sauce of your choice to make these creamy and crunchy Crab ...
- 3 medium cucumbers
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Lobster Crostini with Buttery Tomato & Champagne Sauce
![Lobster Crostini with Buttery Tomato & Champagne Sauce](/media/c4/80/7a2b2771e20f4b5bf031d1015fb67922d0e7.jpg/tsp/lobster-crostini-with-buttery-tomato-and-champagne-sauce.jpg)
By ruthg
Champagne and lobster are the epitome of elegance, and they take the starring role in this crostini appetizer, rich...
- SAUCE:
- 3 large vine tomatoes
- Pinch superfine sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted organic butter, divided
- 1 cup champagne, sparkling wine or Italian prosecco
- Tabasco or Crystal hot sauce
- Salt
- Ground white pepper
- Fresh lemon juice
- CROSTINI:
- 1/2 cup Hollandaise sauce
- Whole piece of tail meat from 1-pound lobster
- 1 small crusty white baguette, sliced
- Fresh dill leaves, snipped
- Freshly ground black pepper
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7-Layer Mexican Bean Dip
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Southwest chipotle seasoning
- drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups spicy baked brown rice
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend, shredded, about 1 cup
- 1/2 can large black olives, sliced
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Crab and Artichoke Dip
- 1 Square casserole dish (8x8 or 9x9)
- 2 (13.75-ounce) cans Artichoke Hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (reserve about 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top)
- 3 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 jar (4 oz.) diced pimientos, drained
- 3-4 slices cooked, then crumbled Bacon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
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Rosemary Roasted Nuts
- 3 cups whole unblanched almonds
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely snipped
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Pinch cayenne pepper
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Grilled Corn & Ricotta Dip
- 6 ears corn, shucked
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
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Famous Homemade Cheese Straws
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
- 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
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Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff...
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
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Indian Cauliflower Fritters
- DRESSING:
- 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive or rice bran oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon coriander stems, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup maize flour or chick pea flour
- 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coriander leaves (extra for garnish)
- 2 cups rice bran oil, plus 1 tablespoon, about 500 milliliters
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoons coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- sea salt to taste or 1 teaspoon umeboshi vinegar
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Bacon-Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
- 2 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon grated red onion
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 medium jalapeno peppers, halved vertically and seeded
- 3 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons red pepper jelly
- 1 teaspoon water
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Spicy Southwest-Style Louis Kemp...
- 1 (16-ounce) package Louis Kemp Crab Delights
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions, just the green ends, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1/2 lime
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- Fresh lime wedges to garnish
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Chipotle Creamed Spinach Phyllo...
- 1 (10-ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle flavored hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 45 mini phyllo shells
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Sweet Potato Mini-Latkes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded, about 1-pound
- 2 medium green onions, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- sliced pecans, if desired
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