Fill your glass, mingle with guests, and relax. These quick appetizers take 30 minutes or less to make and include make-aheads so you’ll have even more time to enjoy the party. Pick a few full-on hors d’ oeuvres for the spread, and round them out with nibbles like spicy-sweet nuts or our no-cook Spanish olives. Round out your holiday menu with our collections offestive vegetable sides,holiday potatoes,Christmas soup and salad starters,roasted meatslikeBeef Wellington, plusshowstopping dessertsandfudge.Click on these recipes we’re obsessed with, or check out moreeasy hors d’oeuvre recipeson finecooking.com and tell us your favorites on ourFacebookpage.
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RecipeBacon-Wrapped Ginger Soy Scallops
A tablespoon of dark brown sugar adds a little sweetness to counter the salt in these Asian-inspired nibbles. -
RecipeParmigiano-Pistachio Frico
Quite possibly the easiest appetizer you’ll ever make, these delicate cheese crisps are a perfect pre-dinner nibble, ideally with a glass of something sparkling. -
RecipeBeer-Battered Coconut Shrimp with Rémoulade Sauce
的面糊计数器swe辣酱etness of the shrimp, which get a double dose of crunch from a coating of shredded coconut and panko. -
RecipeSpicy Spanish Olives
Get out of the kitchen and into the mix. Prepare a few no-cook options to set out when the party starts. These olives take literally seconds to prepare, and you can make them up to three days ahead. -
RecipeSmoked Salmon Rolls
These are precisely the type of hors d’ oeuvres people love to pop in their mouths between sips of chilled wine. A little smoky with a creamy, bright filling, the rolls are easy and quick to assemble. -
RecipeMaple & Black Pepper Pecans
These addictive spicy-sweet nuts provide a gentle, pleasing heat and are perfect with cocktails. -
RecipeDeviled Eggs with Capers, Red Onion & Dill
These eggs are even more devilish than the classic, thanks to the added zip of chopped capers and raw red onion, balanced by the cooling notes of fresh dill. -
RecipeBeer & Cheddar Fondue
You know it’s a party when you break out the fondue pot. This triple-cheese treat is perfect with sourdough or ciabatta cubes, pear and apple slices, carrots and cauliflower, boiled fingerlings, and grilled sliced sausage. -
RecipeHummus with Mellow Garlic & Cumin
You may never buy hummus again. In this version, garlic is gently cooked in olive oil first so it mellows and infuses the oil. Cumin and a touch of soy sauce give the hummus a savory edge. -
RecipeSpinach & Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
These savory mushrooms are hearty and substantive without makingyoustuffed. The broiler browns the white buttons perfectly while making the filling golden and crisp. -
RecipeJumbo Shrimp Cocktail
The sauce in classic party starter is tangy with a kick and takes no time to make. To save time, prepare the shrimp (the most time-consuming part since they’ll need to cool for an hour after cooking) up to 2 days ahead. -
RecipeRoasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip
Charred bell peppers make a velvety base for the Mediterranean flavors of feta, dill and garlic in this tasty, good-for-you dip. -
RecipeClassic Clams Casino
This iconic-bacon topped appetizer takes only about 30 minutes to make and would be an elegant starter for a dinner party. -
RecipeOlive-Oil Fried Almonds
The almonds and herbs are crisp, salty, and sure to whet your appetite. Canned cocktail nuts don’t hold a candle to these. -
RecipeSpicy Sesame Tuna Tartare
Lighter than sushi, this hors d’oeuvre features the delicious contrast between silky raw tuna and crunchy rice crackers. You need very little wasabi for this recipe, so if you don’t already have some, ask for a few packets from your supermarket’s sushi bar or your local Japanese restaurant. -
RecipeProsciutto-Wrapped Melon with Mint & White Balsamic Vinegar
This riff on a classic Italian hors d’oeuvre is a great way to start a summer gathering. -
RecipeCherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil
These bite-sized caprese, as Crystal707 said, are super easy to make and even more fun to eat.
