Food
10 Best Hors d’Oeuvres For Holiday Parties
Author: Amanda Stines
Updated on December 8, 2015
When hosting a holiday party for friends, family and loved ones, satisfy their taste buds with our delicious hors d’oeuvres that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Plan on being a guest this year? Bring one of these flavorful appetizers with you when making your holiday party rounds.
Crisp, juicy, salty and sweet, these wings are a new take on a pub favorite.
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Photographer: Michael Alberstat
Source: House & Home December 2012
Crisp tortilla chips are layered with silky avocado, lime-kissed shrimp and cool cilantro.
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Photographer: Michael Alberstat
Source: House & Home December 2012
Indian-spiced almonds make for a crunchy twist on this beloved bite.
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Photographer: Michael Alberstat
Source: House & Home December 2012
Silky cured fish, cool cucumbers, rustic rye and horseradish-spiked sour cream prime the palate during cocktail hour.
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Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2012
A sweet oven-dried tomato plays the foil to creamy mozzarella, while a gently bitter endive spear lends its juicy crunch.
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Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home December 2013
Perfumed with herbs and packed with Parmigiano, a quinoa stuffing gives this classic hors d’oeuvre a new edge.
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Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home December 2013
A lighter alternative to the Middle Eastern staple, this verdant dip is scooped up with crunchy raw veggies.
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Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home August 2014
The traditional izakaya dish of grilled chicken with dipping sauce launched this delicious dish.
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Photographer: John Cullen
Source: House & Home January 2011
Quickly grilled lamb chops get a refreshing lift from fragrant homemade mint sauce.
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Photographer: Chris Tubbs
Source: House & Home May 2011
Guests will feel instantly welcome when met with a platter of pre-dinner bites. Include a variety of meats with varying spice levels, and put the focus on locally produced cheeses and charcuterie.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home August 2010