What is an appetizer?
ap·pe·tiz·er
ˈapiˌtīzər/
noun
1.a small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal or the main course of a meal to stimulate one’s appetite.
synonyms: starter, first course, hors d’oeuvre
Often when entertaining during the holidays people stop in and have a drink, open a gift and nibble. Many unless planned ahead of time do not come for the big meals. We have always done up appetizers on Christmas eve. There are usually so many varieties it would be impossible to include a big meal. Then when we do the BIG family meals many will bring a dessert or appetizer. It is the best way to feed a group it is also a fab way to feed guests while having a drink or chatting. If you are really organized some appetizers can be prepared ahead of time and frozen or kept in the fridge for a few days. To help inspire you for your entertaining this holiday season I have a fabulous round up.
1. Layered Mexican Dip {Recipe}
2. Hot and Easy – Grilled Jalapeno Appetizers
3. Hummus
4. 2 Party Night Pizza Dough Appetizers With a Twist
5. Hot Hamburger Dip Recipe {Only 3 Ingredients!}
6. Oven Toasted Tortellini & Marinara Sauce
7. Grilled Sweet Chili Flatbreads
10. Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip Recipe
11. Cajun Potato Skins with Cheese, Bacon & Green Onion
12. Feta Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze & Ranch
I can not wait to try these out! My guests are surely going to be impressed.
Enjoy! Be sure to let me know if you try one of these out 🙂
some of these sound really delicious, in fact now I'm feeling hungry, oh well it'll just be an early supper I guess 🙂
yum!
Thanks for the recipes… They all look so delicious!
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Lots of great ideas! I love trying new appetizer recipes.