Easy Appetizer Ideas and Recipes for Parties & Holidays

11 Ways to Top Crostini, No Cooking Required

Crostini is the ultimate last-minute party food: You can top toasts with almost anything. Here are 11 new combinations to try, each using 3 or fewer ready-made items you can pick up at your local supermarket. Pick a few, add some wine and you're party-ready.

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11 Ways to Top Crostini, No Cooking Required

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Whole Grain Roasted Garlic Bruschetta

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The only thing as easy as enjoying this delicious bruschetta is preparing it.

Raw Oysters on the Half Shell With Mignonette Sauce

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Complement raw oysters with a simple yet tasty sauce made from shallots, lemon juice, peppercorns and vinegar.

Raw Oysters on the Half Shell With Mignonette Sauce

Chicken Liver Pate Recipe

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The Fairmont San Francisco's Chef jW Foster shares his signature recipe for chicken liver paté with a sweet sherry, cinnamon and honey-flavored marinade.

Hummus

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Buying store-bought hummus might be easy, but making your own is far more rewarding. Just look at that creamy goodness!

Fried Pickles with Comeback Sauce

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Try this recipe for delightfully decadent deep-fried dills.

Baked Brie with Raspberry Preserves Recipe

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Keep holiday guests satisfied while they wait for dinner to begin with this warm, gooey appetizer. Baked Brie always impresses but its preparation couldn't be easier.

Baked Brie with Raspberry Preserves Recipe

Tuna Tartare Recipe

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The Fairmont San Francisco's Chef jW Foster shares an easy-to-make recipe for tuna tartare with a lemon vinaigrette and garnished with wonton crisps and parsley oil.

Eggplant Chips With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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For a healthier alternative to the classic chips and dip combination, why not give these veggie chips a try?

Eggplant Chips With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Salmon Tartare in Baked Wonton Cups

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These small hors d’oeuvres are so light and refreshing. The cucumbers and crispy wonton cups pack a big crunch perfect for warm weather, and amazing paired with a cold white wine.

Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

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Always a favorite, the classic shrimp cocktail is a quick and easy appetizer. Pair the shrimp with its perfect complement: horseradish cocktail sauce.

Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Caprese Bites Recipe

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Round out an appetizer buffet with these no-cook caprese tomato bites. They're a simple, party-ready alternative to a caprese salad with the same delicious taste.

Braised Pork Belly on From-Scratch Biscuits Recipe

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Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tenn., shares a recipe for miniature braised pork belly sandwiches on fresh from-scratch buttermilk biscuits. These delectable finger foods are perfect as mouthwatering appetizers or a light main course option.

Braised Pork Belly on From-Scratch Biscuits Recipe

Creamy Smoked Salmon Roll Recipe

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This appetizer version of the traditional salmon and cream cheese breakfast combination can be made up to 2 days ahead of time for super-easy party prep.

Deviled Quail Eggs Recipe

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Give a classic appetizer a sophisticated twist by using a North American delicacy, quail eggs, mixed with chicken eggs.

Fall Figs Stuffed with Stilton Cheese, Wrapped in Prosciutto and Chateau Elan Port Wine Syrup

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Simple to make, but always a big crowd-pleaser. Figs are cooked in port wine for added flavor, stuffed with cheese and wrapped with prosciutto for a savory combination.

Fall Figs Stuffed with Stilton Cheese, Wrapped in Prosciutto and Chateau Elan Port Wine Syrup

Better Breaded Appetizers

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Jill Davie shares better-for-you versions of classic breaded appetizers.

Oysters Rockefeller Recipe

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The Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Ga., shares its popular recipe for oysters Rockefeller. This tasty appetizer is easy to make and will win over all your seafood-loving guests.