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on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023Appetizers

Easy appetizers for holiday parties

Now’s that time of the year when it feels like someone has pressed the time-lapse button and everything is moving at triple speed. Many of us are feeling the pinch: not having enough hours in the day yet also wanting to slow down and spend time with people we love (or at least like a lot).

And then there is the meal planning. And maybe the party planning. And perhaps houseguests, or family members returning home for the holidays.

Anyway, you don’t need me to tell you how busy you are. So… how can we do some light entertaining, without

on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022Appetizers

23 Easy Christmas Appetizers to Devour Before Your Holiday Meal

Start your holiday party right!

Ranging from elegant seafood nibbles to hearty picks like meatballs, hot dips, and deviled eggs, these Christmas appetizer recipes were chosen specifically for this season’s most festive gatherings. Find finger buffet ideas for easygoing holiday nibbles-and-sips parties, Christmas appetizer ideas to kick off a grand holiday feast, and more ways to irresistibly celebrate the season, bite by bite.

Butternut-Sage Crostini with Ricotta and Hazelnuts

These decadent, creamy bites are perfect for the holidays, thanks to a dab of seasonal squash and a sprinkle of fresh sage on top. Savory cayenne-spiced ricotta

on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022Appetizers

Ina Garten Shares Her Go-to Holiday Appetizer Recipes

Legendary Food Network host, entertaining expert and cookbook author Ina Garten is joining TODAY to share some of her go-to recipes to make holiday hosting easy and enjoyable. She shows us how to make crispy goat cheese and fig toasts, salmon-and-mascarpone-stuffed croissants, spicy cheese crackers and a bright cranberry cocktail.

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

Jeffrey and I were having some friends for drinks, and he couldn’t believe how quickly I put these appetizers together! You put the fig spread on toast, then add some creamy cheese, sprinkle with microgreens and drizzle it all with syrupy balsamic vinegar. They taste like

on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022Heavy Meal

How to host the perfect festive aperitivo this holiday season

The best thing about the holiday season is gathering with the ones you love most and enjoying good food, delicious drinks, and making memories.

An aperitivo is a pre-meal drink specifically meant to whet your appetite but has evolved into a social ritual, often expanding into — and even replacing — dinner. This Italian tradition of enjoying drinks and light bites is a great way to make memories and spend quality time with loved ones without the heavy lifting of preparing a large meal over the holiday season.

While a big spread of festive food brings us together, the focal

on December 3, 2022December 3, 2022Appetizers

Gwyneth Paltrow shares how to make three ‘ridiculously easy’ holiday appetizers

Gwyneth Paltrow shares how to make three ‘ridiculously easy’ holiday appetizers that will make people ‘think you’re so fancy’

By Sharon Mai For Dailymail.Com

Published: 12:42 EST, 24 November 2022 | Updated: 13:14 EST, 24 November 2022

On Thanksgiving Day, Gwyneth Paltrow whipped up three ‘ridiculously easy’ holiday appetizers.

In a video posted on Thursday, the actress showed just how easy it is to make quick fix appetizers that will still make people ‘think you’re so fancy’.

The goop founder, 50, shared the recipes for: potato chips with caviar, something she calls the ‘Diablo’, and a sauce