Holiday Appetizers

Holiday appetizers: cheese platter, smoked turkey asparagus rolls and more!

Whether you are hosting a holiday party this year or need to bring along an appetizer to a friend’s, you’ve landed at the right place. Here you’ll find recipes for delicious, festive finger foods to complement any party style, from casual to elegant. These easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions make it easy to create your own so you won’t feel the need to resort to buying pre-made, frozen or deli appetizers for your special holiday party. And don’t forget to check out these holiday cocktails, such as Candy Cane Cosmos, The Nutcracker, Mulled Wine and more!

We’ll start with this short video that has great advice on putting together a lovely cheese platter, which is always one of the most popular items on a buffet table. Click on the video to the left for cheese platter help then make your choices of finger foods from the list below and just click on them for the easy instructions for each. Photos for each appetizer are in the slideshow to the left.

  1. Smoked Turkey and Asparagus Rolls (huge party favorite!)
  2. Spiced Bourbon Pecans
  3. Antipasto Pinwheels
  4. Baked Olive Medley
  5. Pan-toasted Brie with Pomegrantates
  6. Polenta-stuffed Mushrooms
  7. Deviled Eggs
  8. Not ‘Cho Mamma’s Cheese Ball
  9. Smoked Salmon Mousse
  10. Sweet Potato Chips with Gorgonzola Dip
  11. Sweet Potato Chips with Gorgonzola Dip