Although a lot of appetizers are great served any time during the year, there are some special winter appetizers that are especially wonderful during the cooler months. One idea would be loaded air fryer potato skins or perhaps you’d prefer a bowl of broccoli soup or even an antipasto board with plenty of meat, cheese and olives. Whether you’re catering to guests or making snacks for the family, we’ve got you covered with these tasty ideas!
Italian Antipasto Board Appetizer

Why not let this Italian antipasto board appetizer, or holiday antipasto wreath, to become a new traditional treat around the holidays? It’s a delicious party appetizer platter which offers something for every palate, including cheese, deli meats, vegetables and a garlicky herb dressing.
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Dirty Martini Dip Recipe

If you’re looking for a dip recipe that’s creamy, tasty and pairs beautifully with any kind of dippers from pita chips to crackers, consider this dirty martini dip. Contrary to the name, it’s alcohol free, and it gets its moniker from the inclusion of stuffed olives, like you’d find in the classic cocktail.
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Smoked Gouda Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip

Smoked gouda bacon cheddar cheese dip pairs beautifully with pretzels. So if you’re looking for the best pretzel cheese sauce recipe, look no further. This cheese dipping sauce is made with smoked gouda, cheddar and cream cheese, along with other flavourful ingredients.
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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip

Although most grocery stores carry sweet pepper dip and other dipping options, this homemade roasted red pepper cream cheese dip is well worth the effort. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired dip with bell peppers, basil, garlic, shallot, and more.
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Delicious Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

Bloody Mary devilled eggs are a favourite creative deviled egg idea. They take the concept of traditional eggs and add in rich ingredients like slaw dressing, pickle juice, tomato paste, paprika, and more, to make a unique gourmet deviled eggs with a Bloody Mary feel.
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Marinated Olives with Feta

You only need seven different ingredients to prepare this delicious marinated olives and feta cheese appetizer or snack. Expect a riot of soft and pleasing Mediterranean flavours in every mouthful. Everything in there is tasty from the green and kalamata olives to the creamy feta, salty caperberries, and hints of garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil. If you love Greek appetizers, this might become your next favourite.
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Pecan Praline Spice Butter Board

Perhaps you’ve seen this pecan praline spice butter board before since it’s a viral trend. This Tik Tok recipe is a charcuterie style easy appetizer, served on a wooden board. It’s a great option if you’re planning a holiday party, and everyone will love the combination of sweet, crunchy and buttery in every delicious bite.
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer

The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour. So, if you like the gooey creaminess of brie cheese along with sweet bottled or homemade cranberry sauce, you’re going to want to make these.
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Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

What could be better spread on your morning toast than strawberry jalapeño jam? This delicious jalapeño and fruit jelly without pectin pairs sweetness with a hit of spice from the chilli pepper. It’s certainly an unusual recipe and you can tweak the spice level to suit your palate.
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Air Fryer Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists

Parmesan and mozzarella air fryer puff pastry garlic cheese twists make a wonderful air fryer appetizer or side dish. There is nothing difficult about making cheese twists from scratch. And of course homemade puff pastry cheese straws are so much more delicious than the store-bought kind. So, what are you waiting for? You’ll definitely want to make these puff pastry sheet based cheese snacks right away!
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Air Fryer Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

Air fryer pull apart jalapeño popper rolls are a quick and easy jalapeño appetizer with Pillsbury pizza dough or crescent dough. Boasting tasty ingredients like two kinds of cheese, jalapeños and hot sauce, these are perfect for spicy food fans. You are going to love jalapeño pigs in a blanket and I warn you one is never enough with this air fryer appetizer recipe!
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Baked Brie With Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

The perfect appetizer for all your parties, this Baked Brie is covered in Cranberry Raspberry Sauce that is sweet and tart.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is perfect for the busy holiday season. It’s so easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego

The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to entertain! These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego and Arugula are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive. They are two bites of sweet and savory heaven!
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Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado

This Crostini with Scallops and Avocado is the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties. The scallops are sauteed to perfection and placed on top of crunchy crostini spread with avocado. A drizzling of balsamic syrup really takes the flavor over the top.
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Delicious Hot Crab Dip

Appetizers are the best part of parties, they are easy to make and so much fun to eat. This Hot Crab Dip is one of my favorite easy appetizers to take to parties.
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Baked Brie With Sweet Red Pepper Jam

This delicious jam is dolloped on top of brie cheese that has been baked in a 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Top with toasted pine nuts and a sprinkle of parsley. It’s melty, gooey and utter perfection.
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Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are made with mini cocktail sausages, and crescent rolls baked in the Air Fryer in just a few minutes. It’s a delicious recipe the whole family will love.
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Air Fryer Potato Skins

These Air Fryer Potato Skins are crispy, loaded, and delicious! Made with petite potatoes, cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. It’s the perfect easy air fryer appetizer everyone loves to snack on.
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Simple Charcuterie Board

This Simple Charcuterie Board is the perfect appetizer to serve at a party or holiday gathering! Arranged with an assortment of cured meats, cheese, fruits, gluten-free crackers and bread, nuts, and a handful of other tasty ingredients. Learn how to put this simple charcuterie board together in just 15 minutes!
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Crostini With Fig & Prosciutto

A quick and easy appetizer for your dinner guests to enjoy before any meal or holiday gathering. This crostini has a taste profile that is a little sweet, salty, and savory and so very TASTY! Only 10 minutes to prepare!
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Easy Hormel Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

You can make this chili cream cheese dip in just a few minutes of prep and a few minutes of heat. This hot chili cheese dip recipe is comprised of layers of cream cheese, Hormel chili (or your favorite homemade chili, chili con carne, or canned chili), and shredded cheese.
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Best Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

This is the BEST smoked salmon dip recipe with cream cheese! Mix up this spread that’s nice enough for entertaining with just 5 ingredients.
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Kahlua Pecan Brown Sugar Baked Brie

Kahlua” Pecan Brown Sugar Baked Brie is the perfect party appetizer. Sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy. Best served to a crowd of adults as it features our Coffee Liqueur, which you do have to make first.
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Black Garlic Hummus

A simple and easy recipe for creamy black garlic hummus, with hints of sweetness, nuttiness and umami from the black garlic and white garlic.
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Creamy Mushroom Dip

If you’re a fan of dips with bold flavors and creamy textures, this mushroom dip is for you. It combines the rich, earthy taste of mushrooms with the creaminess of ricotta and mayo and the sharpness of parmesan. Add in a touch of garlic, caper, and vinegar, and you’ve got an absolutely delicious dip! Ready in just 20 minutes!
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Tuna Rillettes (Tuna Pâté)

Tuna Rillettes is a rustic French spread made from Baked Tuna, Crème Fraîche and herbs. It’s delicious as a party starter served on a crusty baguette or toast.
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