30 Festive Party Bites And Appetizers To Impress Your Guests
Whether you’re throwing a Christmas party or preparing a family holiday reunion, make your dinner the biggest hit of the season with this set of beautiful and delicious appetizers.
Salmon Cream Cheese Canapés
Impress your party guests with a set of delicious festive smoked salmon canapés.
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Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Let’s be honest, whatever you wrap in bacon doesn’t stay long on the buffet table.
Nacho Crostini
Just a beautiful combination of Mexican and Italian food culture.
Bruschetta
Because a delicious homemade Bruschetta can bring summer memories back to life.
Basil Almond Canapes
Almonds and basil are simply the perfect pairing.
Prawn Sliders
These adorable mini sliders made from puff pastry buns are guaranteed to be a big hit at your Christmas dinner.
Trout Rolls
Deliciously creamy and crunchy.
Mini Bacon Quiches
An easy-to-make traditional and timeless appetiser. – ‘Bon appétit!’
Baked Ham And Cheese Roll Ups
Made with three ingredients only –a layer of dough topped with cheese and ham – these delicious roll ups will minimize the time you spend in the kitchen.
Fried Polenta
A tasty Italian-style snack made of coarse cornmeal and parmesan shavings.
Lasagna Cups
Bitesized versions of an Italian classic which we all adore.
Fig Prosciutto And Ricotta Canapes
Succulent canapés served with creamy cheese, figs and prosciutto crudo.
Sashimi Tuna Taco Appetizer
The taste of a traditional Mexican taco with an original Japanese twist.
Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus
These delicious vegan finger bites go very well with a balsamic dip.
Firecracker Chicken meatballs
Spice up these tasty chicken meatballs with this amazing firecracker sauce!
Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
An easy to make and basic recipe but made fancy by adding garlic and cheese.
Mini Savory Cones
Forget the conventional ice-cream cone, create a crispy canapé filled with dried tomatoes, basil and goat’s cheese.
Bacon & Cheese Muffins
Flavourful, moist and simply the best meat snack option!
Pigs In Blankets
For sure, a classic, but so much better when they’re homemade.
Foie Gras Canapés
Inspired from the traditional French recipe, these luxurious foie-gras nibbles will impress all your guests.
Fried Aubergine With Cottage Cheese
Start your Christmas dinner healthily with a Spanish style-grilled aubergine and just the right amount of cottage cheese.
Crab Cream Cheese Wontons
Deliciously filled with flavorsome crab and cheese.
Deviled Egg With Shrimp
A great way to turn your party-favorite appetiser into a stylish Christmas bite.
Crunchy Roll Skewers
Serve these tomato and radish roll skewers with a light lemon and herb dip.
Cranberry & Walnut Cheese Balls
An explosion of flavors with each bite!
Morsels With Cream Cheese, Italian Ham And Truffles
Elegant, stylish and luxurious – that is all.
Christmas Cranberry And Cheese Bites
A savoury bite, beautifully balanced by the sweet-sour taste of cranberry.
Beetroot Pesto And Cheese Crackers
Colourful and healthy, this vegan snack is guaranteed to make everyone happy.
Shrimp Tartlets
Certainly the most stylish quiche ever!
Beef Steak Rolls
These will satisfy everyone’s meat munchies.
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