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New Year's Appetizer Recipes

From cocktail meatballs to canapes, start your New Year’s party right with these no-fail bites.

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Wild Mushroom Puff Pastry

Puff pastry triangles with a savory wild mushroom and cheese filling make an elegant and easy appetizer. If you love mushrooms, this is your recipe.

By Susan

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Bacon Cheese Puffs

A family favorite, especially on New Year's Eve, this pumpernickel party appetizer with bacon and cheese topping is perfect for holiday parties, ball games or a quick snack.

By MIKEC5426

New Year's Eve Chicken Wings

Patting chicken wing pieces very dry and frying them twice is the secret to the perfect texture of these popular appetizers.

By Keri

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Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

Puff pastry shells are filled with a sophisticated blend of cream cheese, Gouda cheese and shrimp sauteed with onion and garlic. Baked and garnished with whole shrimp and chopped chives, these are appetizers worthy of your most elegant gatherings.

By Betty L. Ince

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Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs

Sweet and tangy cocktail meatballs are baked in a fruity and colorful cranberry sauce glaze in this recipe that originated on Cape Cod.

By Robin Myshrall Ulery

Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears, Shallots and Thyme

Caramelized shallots and pears top Brie nestled within a loaf of sourdough bread for this elegant, rich baked Brie.

By Heidi T

Capicola Canapes

Slices of sourdough baguette are spread with cream cheese then layered with fresh basil leaves and thin slices of capicola for a simple but elegant canape.

By jensenly

Bagna Cauda

This exciting Italian dipping sauce is meant to be served warm with bread, lettuce, cabbage, or whatever inspires you. The creamy blend of garlic and anchovies will become a favorite!

By Julie P.

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Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

A restaurant-worthy appetizer stuffed with cream cheese, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of heat.

By Angie Gorkoff

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Baked Kale Chips

Olive oil and seasoned salt are all you need to turn fresh kale leaves into delicious good-for-you baked snacks.

By LucyDelRey

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Sugar Coated Pecans

These slow-roasted whole pecans coated in an egg white and sugar glaze spiced with cinnamon make a wonderful snack for any occasion.

By Carolyn

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Best Spinach Dip Ever

A flavorful spinach dip with water chestnuts fills a tasty bread bowl. The perfect recipe for entertaining.

By Shawna

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Cream Cheese Penguins

Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.

By Valerie Cain Cuff

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Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

Mini rolls stuffed with deli ham and melted Swiss cheese are baked with a savory poppyseed-mustard sauce for an easy, tasty little bite or appetizer.

By LisaT

Artichoke Bruschetta

This is a great bruschetta recipe based on an artichoke dip. It's always a huge hit! Try adding spinach or tomatoes!

By ROXANNEBLESH

Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. These are delicious and very easy to make for a party. You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make a few hours in advance!

By WINEANDCHEESE

Brie Cheese Appetizer

Chunky preserves are sandwiched between a halved wheel of Brie and a ready-made puff-pastry crust. Fresh from the oven, they become a creamy blend of sweet and savory.

By Susan Jackson

Spanakopita II

The recipe for these spinach and feta appetizer triangles came from a Greek family friend. They can be made ahead of time and frozen prior to baking.

By MARY KESSLER

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Caramel Snack Mix

Blend butter with cereal and toasted nuts to make this sweet cocktail munchie that disappears by the handful.

By Trish Bennett

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Pot Stickers Traditional

This traditional recipe is from the area of Northern China. Wonton wrappers are stuffed with finely chopped vegetables and pork, then fried and served with a spicy dipping sauce.

By SAILIN

Bacon and Date Appetizer

Dates are stuffed with almonds, wrapped in bacon, and broiled until the bacon's crispy in this easy appetizer.

By CINNTX

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Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

Mix walnuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews with a sweet and salty spice mixture before roasting them to crunchy perfection.

By Chef John

Shrimpcargot

After having these shrimp as an appetizer at a restaurant I have been trying to duplicate them. Serve with bread to mop up the extra yummy garlic butter!

By ambibambi

Pecan Snack

Cinnamon and sugar pecans are baked in the oven in this easy, aromatic snack.

By Bea Gassman

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Caprese Appetizer

Your guests will love these bite-sized skewers of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and tomatoes.

By Jessi

Herman Reunion Cheese Ball

The requests for this family recipe never stop, so here it is for everybody to enjoy. These cheese balls freeze well for months and make wonderful holiday gifts. To give the balls as gifts: wrap each ball or log individually in festive holiday plastic wrap.

By Ann

Kalamata Olive Tapenade

You don't need to use anchovies to make a delicious tapenade; try this recipe for Kalamata olive tapenade that includes capers, garlic, and lemon juice.

By TERESITA79

Blue Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms stuffed with blue cheese, bacon, caramelized onions and garlic make a delicious appetizer!

By Maggie Lopez

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