I am a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded JuliasAlbum.com in 2012. I focus primarily on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with many vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. You can subscribe to me by e-mail here if you like. Or, browse my current and previous newsletters.
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10 Holiday Appetizers to Make in December (Easy & Festive)
Published 4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,
Planning a holiday party?
Here are 10 festive holiday appetizers perfect for a Christmas Day Dinner or New Year's Eve party.
10 Holiday Appetizers to Make in December (Easy & Festive)
More snacking, less talking— my kind of get-together.
Cranberries, Pecans, Pomegranate make great toppings and taste DELICIOUS on a soft, melted, baked brie cheese. Make your holidays perfect with this baked brie recipe!
This simple 20-Minute Christmas Salad features classic holiday ingredients, such as pecans, mandarin oranges, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries. They are tossed together with baby spinach, goat cheese, and homemade Honey-Mustard Lime Vinaigrette. This festive holiday salad will pair beautifully with your favorite Christmas main course (ham, prime rib, beef tenderloin, turkey, and even seafood!) and is a great addition to your holiday menu.
This Mexican corn dip combines grilled corn, creamy feta cheese, Greek yogurt, sour cream, freshly squeezed lime juice, cilantro, and Southwestern flavors! It's guaranteed to be a hit at summer parties, cookouts, and potlucks. It's just like Elote or Mexican street corn but in a convenient creamy dip form.
Baked Brie with Apples is one of the best appetizers you'll ever try! This easy recipe takes only 30 minutes and will add colors and vibrancy to any dinner menu! The apples are caramelized with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and honey and then added on top of melting brie cheese. This is a vegetarian and gluten-free recipe.
Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms - the stuffing is made with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses, cream cheese, bacon bits, finely chopped green bell pepper, with a touch of Cayenne pepper. Baked in a small amount of butter, with a splash of lemon juice.
Ever wondered how to cook spaghetti squash? Let me show the best way ever: Bacon Spaghetti Squash Fritters with Parmesan. These little spaghetti squash cakes are crazy good!
Easy homemade Spinach Artichoke Dip - made in just 30 minutes, from scratch, very easy and delicious! Can't beat homemade dip! And, you know exactly what ingredients are in it. It's gluten free!
Strawberry baked brie is an easy party starter that comes together in only 30 minutes! Strawberries are cooked with honey and lemon juice and then poured over the melted brie cheese. This festive party food is a sure crowd pleaser and a delicious appetizer for any occasion, holidays, picnics, and potlucks!
Chicken and Spinach in Puff Pastry - a perfect appetizer or dinner! Your family will love these cheesy puffs stuffed with chicken, spinach, and Parmesan! Only 6 ingredients!
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a healthy, vibrant, and easy-to-make recipe that comes together in 15 minutes! Featuring Feta cheese, pecans, and a simple Balsamic dressing, this salad will make a perfect side dish for any weeknight dinner. It is also a crowd-pleaser for many holiday occasions, picnics, potlucks, and other friends and family gatherings!
I am a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded JuliasAlbum.com in 2012. I focus primarily on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with many vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. You can subscribe to me by e-mail here if you like. Or, browse my current and previous newsletters.
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