30 Festive Party Bites And Appetizers To Impress Your Guests

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Sasha Meliefste

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

Salmon Cream Cheese Canapés

Impress your party guests with a set of delicious festive smoked salmon canapés.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Let’s be honest, whatever you wrap in bacon doesn’t stay long on the buffet table.

Nacho Crostini

Nacho Crostini

Just a beautiful combination of Mexican and Italian food culture.

Bruschetta

Bruchetta

Because a delicious homemade Bruschetta can bring summer memories back to life.

Basil Almond Canapes

Basil Almond Canapés

Almonds and basil are simply the perfect pairing.

Prawn Sliders

Prawn Sliders

These adorable mini sliders made from puff pastry buns are guaranteed to be a big hit at your Christmas dinner.

Trout Rolls

Trout Rolls

Deliciously creamy and crunchy.

Mini Bacon Quiches

Mini Bacon Quiches

An easy-to-make traditional and timeless appetiser. – ‘Bon appétit!’

Baked Ham And Cheese Roll Ups

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

Fried Polenta

A tasty Italian-style snack made of coarse cornmeal and parmesan shavings.

Lasagna Cups

Lasagna Cups

Bitesized versions of an Italian classic which we all adore.

Fig Prosciutto And Ricotta Canapes

Fig Prosciutto And Ricotta Canapes

Succulent canapés served with creamy cheese, figs and prosciutto crudo.

Sashimi Tuna Taco Appetizer

Sashimi Tuna Taco Appetizer

The taste of a traditional Mexican taco with an original Japanese twist.

Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus

Pastry-wrapped Asparagus

These delicious vegan finger bites go very well with a balsamic dip.

Firecracker Chicken meatballs

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Spice up these tasty chicken meatballs with this amazing firecracker sauce!

Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

Cheesy Pull-apart Garlic Bread

An easy to make and basic recipe but made fancy by adding garlic and cheese.

Mini Savory Cones

Savoury Cones

Forget the conventional ice-cream cone, create a crispy canapé filled with dried tomatoes, basil and goat’s cheese.

Bacon & Cheese Muffins

Bacon and Cheese Muffins

Flavourful, moist and simply the best meat snack option!

Pigs In Blankets

Pigs In Blankets

For sure, a classic, but so much better when they’re homemade.

Foie Gras Canapés

Foie Gras Canapés

Inspired from the traditional French recipe, these luxurious foie-gras nibbles will impress all your guests.

Fried Aubergine With Cottage Cheese

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

Crab Cream Cheese Wontons

Deliciously filled with flavorsome crab and cheese.

Deviled Egg With Shrimp

Deviled Egg With Shrimp

A great way to turn your party-favorite appetiser into a stylish Christmas bite.

Crunchy Roll Skewers

Tomato And Radish

Serve these tomato and radish roll skewers with a light lemon and herb dip.

Cranberry & Walnut Cheese Balls

Cranberry & Walnut Cheese Balls

An explosion of flavors with each bite!

Morsels With Cream Cheese, Italian Ham And Truffles

Cream Cheese Morsels

Elegant, stylish and luxurious – that is all.

Christmas Cranberry And Cheese Bites

Cranberry And Cheese Bites

A savoury bite, beautifully balanced by the sweet-sour taste of cranberry.

Beetroot Pesto And Cheese Crackers

Beetroot Pesto And Cheese Crackers

Colourful and healthy, this vegan snack is guaranteed to make everyone happy.

Shrimp Tartlets

Shrimp Tartlets

Certainly the most stylish quiche ever!

Beef Steak Rolls

Beef Steak Rolls

These will satisfy everyone’s meat munchies.

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