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If you look for delicious and easy party food ideas for the upcoming holidays, you’ve got to the right place!
From crispy crostini to creamy dipping sauces and savoury fritters, here you’ll find plenty of ideas to feed a crowd.
The party season is around the corner, and there’s nothing more exciting than planning a holiday table for family and friends. It’s such great fun to share a variety of classic appetizers and easy finger food while sipping a glass of wine (or two, maybe three!).
Here I’ve gathered 40 party food ideas, from crostini topped with the most delicious ingredients, to savory patties fresh from the oven, yummy dips, focaccia, and cheese board ideas.
Easy appetizer recipes that come in handy all year round.
Most of them are vegetarian, economical, and can be made ahead of time!
And if you prefer vegan recipes or Italian-style recipes, don’t miss out on this collection of 50 vegan appetizers, these terrific 40+ Italian appetizers, and 25 dairy-free appetizers and vegetarian appetizers.
And now let the party begin! : )
Whipped Ricotta Crostini
You’ll love the oh-so creamy and fluffy ricotta on crispy bread drizzled with honey and aromatic thyme. These ricotta crostini are ready in 15 minutes and make a wonderful and easy holiday appetizer that’s elegant, indulgent and sweet.
5-Minute Sriracha Aioli
This super easy recipe combines the spicy sriracha with garlic, creamy mayo and fresh lime juice makes anything that you dip into it so delicious. It's great with your favorite crispy dippers, And if you love easy dips, check out these terrific dip recipes!
Spinach Appetizer
These terrific spinach rolls are baked until golden, crispy, and utterly delicious. This is one of the finger food recipes to keep in your arsenal for any gathering and party. Everyone loves this spinach appetizer!
Olive Bruschetta
This Mediterranean olive bruschetta with torn juicy olives, shaved parmesan, and celery served on toasted garlic Italian bread is crispy, delicious and fresh.
Black Pepper Focaccia
Amazingly flavorful and easy to make, this wonderful black pepper focaccia is the ultimate party food!
Caramelized onion and cheddar potato skins
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Who doesn’t love these little crispy, cheesy bites of goodness? These potato skins are a dream! Perfect for your New Year’s Eve night at home when you want to enjoy all the snacks with a glass of lovely prosecco!
Mini Pizzas
These crispy, delicious mini pizzas are a must. They are the perfect party food and will be sure to please a crowd. Bake a big batch and watch your guests devour them!
Roasted Carrot Hummus
How festive and deliciously creamy is this carrot hummus? It’s healthy, easy to make, full of lemon and garlic flavor, perfect for spreading or dipping!
Caprese Salad Skewers
These caprese salad skewers are a guaranteed crowd pleaser, SUPER easy to assamble, and deliciously fresh. Made with just three basic ingredients, this is one the best vegetarian appetizer recipes to make this summer. They’re absolutely perfect for sharing, healthy and easy to transport!
Roasted Artichoke Hearts
These roasted artichoke hearts with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese are deliciously crispy, infused with herb and garlic flavour, the perfect bite size appetizer that charms everyone who tries it!
Anchovy Pizza {video recipe}
In this easy pizza recipe the crunchy crust is topped with tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, salty anchovies capers and oregano… all BIG flavors. Slice and serve with a glass of white wine, it will be a crowd pleaser!
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
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These pimento cheese deviled eggs are made with a rich pimento cheese filling, topped with sliced scallions, pimentos and crushed potato chips for extra crunch and flavor!
Beetroot hummus
You’re going to be dipping everything into this beautiful vibrant beetroot hummus! This delicious velvety smooth dip is perfect for a large crowd and requires so little effort and a few basic cupboard essentials. And you don’t need to roast the beets.
Artichoke Bruschetta
This artichoke bruschetta recipe makes a delightful appetizer, it’s easy to assemble and ready in less than 15 minutes! The crispy bread is topped with a mix of artichoke hearts, creamy ricotta, tangy lemon juice, herbs and extra virgin olive oil.
Ricotta Meatballs
These melt-in-your-mouth tender ricotta meatballs cooked in tomato sauce are so easy to make with a handful of ingredients. They make a wonderful meatless party food idea that is full of flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Creamy Feta Dip
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This Creamy Feta Dip will save you on all those days you need something fast but fabulous to take to gatherings! It's also low budget and can be made in advance. Serve with lightly toasted bread or pita, else for a healthy and colourful take, with crisp raw vegetables
Bruschetta Dip
This classic Italian bruschetta uses diced ripe tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil infused with garlic and basil. It's easy, packed with fresh flavor and amazingly delicious served with grilled bread.
5-Ingredient Carrot Fritters
These healthy delicious carrot fritters are baked instead of fried, and they are packed with cumin, garlic, and fresh coriander. Serve with a last-minute tangy yogurt-hummus dip, they are a brilliant vegetarian appetizer.
Sun Dried Tomato Cream Cheese
Everyone will love how the rich creaminess of the cheese is balanced by the tangy sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes. The texture! The flavor! A wonderful make-ahead dip that is ready in less than 10 minutes and tastes super delicious.
Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Marinated mozzarella balls are an easy appetiser that is full of delicious flavours. Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, pepper and a little chilli combine with the creamy mozzarella taste so delicious.
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
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This hot and creamy spinach artichoke dip is the ultimate comfort food! This super delicious recipe is easy to make with basic ingredients and easily doubled for a crowd.
Bruschetta with Mozzarella
You’ll love this quick bruschetta with mozzarella that’s crispy, juicy and full of fresh flavor. It comes together in no time with a handful of good-quality ingredients, and it’s simple and oh-so delicious!
5-Minute Creamy Avocado Dip
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This festive 5-minute creamy avocado dip makes an eye-catching holiday appetizer that comes together in a pinch. It’s one of the best dips that pair with crackers and breadsticks, definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Baked Butternut Squash Fritters
These butternut squash fritters easy to make, economical and they taste delicious, crispy on the outside, and soft inside. Best of all? They’re baked, not fried in oil, and you won't be able to eat just one!
White Bean Dip
This white bean dip is deliciously smooth, nicely spiced with cumin and coriander and lighten up with fresh parsley and bright lemon juice. Make a big batch and serve with your favortie dippers!
Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe
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These soft pretzel bites are easy to make and shaped into small pieces. They're great served with your favorite dip, definitely a crowd favorite!
Green Olive Tapenade
This tasty green olive tapenade makes a super quick appetizer that’s economical, easy, and full of fresh flavors. It’s also vegan, healthy, and gluten free. Serve it with bruschetta, focaccia, breadsticks or crispy panini rolls. This last-minute recipe is perfect for a party anytime.
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
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These shrimp tacos are fast, easy, and ready in about 30 minutes, loaded with flavor and texture. Everyone will love them!
Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad
You can customize this easy pasta salad your fav add-ins like olives, capers, artichokes! I You can make it ahead, it keeps well in the fridge, and it's great for sharing.
Smoky Chipotle Cheddar Twists
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These smoky cheddar twists are made with only 4 ingredients! They come together in no time at all and taste amazing, they can be served alone or with a little cheese plate!
Herbed Whipped Ricotta
Easy to make and economical, this whipped ricotta is every ricotta lover’s dream come true. It’s fresh, creamy, herbed, garlicky and goes so well with just about anything. Added bonus? It’s ready in less than 5 minutes and guaranteed to be a hit.
Chai Spiced Tortilla Chips
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These tortilla chips are super crispy, perfectly caramelized, and easy to make... one of my fav party food ideas this winter!
10-Minute Vegan Tzatziki
This garlicky vegan tzatziki sauce calls for simple ingredients and it’s so versatile. It’s perfect for dipping or served with pita bread, falafels, olives, crudites, grilled vegetables, or canapés.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
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This jalapeño popper dip is an addictive party appetizer or game day snack! Crispy bread crumbs and melty cheese top a creamy, smoky, spicy dip. This recipe uses Greek yogurt for a smooth, creamy texture and rich, tangy flavor.
Mini Shallot Bhajis & Minted Yogurt
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Spicy and crispy, these little bite-sized bhajis are great for a party or as part of an Indian feast. These irresistible little nuggets are a pleasure to eat, economical, and they’re vegan too!
Spicy Olives
Flavoured with garlic, herbs and chili, these Italian spicy olives are juicy and packed full of flavor. They make a terrific appetizer, the perfect finger food for cheese boards or parties. They’re also easy to make, economical, and versatile!
Spicy Greek Eggplant Dip
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This dip recipe is fresh and slightly spicy, super easy to make and big on flavor. Serve with fresh chopped basil and a drizzle of lemon juice!
Italian rice balls (Arancini)
Deliciously crispy and golden outside, soft and creamy inside with a core of molten mozzarella, these Italian rice balls are sure to please a crowd!
Easy Mango Salsa
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This mango salsa recipe is the perfect party food, it looks and tastes fresh and bright. it's great on its own with tortilla chips, and it’s a great way to jazz up guacamole, too.
Homemade Flatbread Crackers
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One of the very best ways to make the most of entertaining and friends time is by placing a tray of crispy crackers and a cheese platter on your holiday table. And freshly homemade crackers are the best!
Chickpea Bruschetta
Crispy, economical, and full of flavor, this chickpea bruschetta with sun dried tomatoes makes a quick and easy appetizer perfect for sharing and delicious.
Easy No-Knead Pizza Dough {VIDEO}
A good and fool proof pizza dough comes so in handy if you're planning a get together. It's budget-friendly, easy, versatile. Feel free to make your favorite topping - the sky is the limit - then cut into small slices and share with your friends!
Greek Zucchini Tots
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These golden bites packed with zucchini are from the Greek Island of Alonnisos. You can make them in the oven and shape them into tater-tot shapes, or you can cook them on the stove too. They’re amazing served as appetisers at a party!
Focaccia with Olives
Impress for less with this incredible focaccia! It’s moist with golden oil-scented crust, packed with juicy olives and so easy to make in 1 bowl (no kneading is required!). Double, or triple the ingredients, make a few batches, cut into squares and serve to a crowd. It’s totally delicious!
Crab Cake Bites
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These delicious mini crab cake bites are more sophisticated then the previous recipes and perfect to impress! They taste just like the real thing but require way less work and are perfect to pass around for parties or for the holidays!
Easy Seasoned Pretzels
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Baked hard pretzels seasoned with lemon pepper, dill, and garlic powder. They're so easy to make and crowd pleasing that you will not be able to stop snacking on these!
Homemade Everything Crackers
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Homemade crackers are the ultimate snack, and these ultra-crispy, everything bagel-inspired delights are no exception. Top them with a smear of cream cheese and a dollop of pepper jelly or a slice of smoked salmon for a truly delectable combination!
Herb and Garlic Baked Brie
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You won’t believe how easy it is to make a wheel of garlic baked brie! We make thin slivers in the brie, load them with garlic and then drizzle on a thyme honey butter sauce that makes this wheel of brie totally unforgettable!
Ricotta and Spinach Puff Pastry Bites
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This is a cute twist on the typical cheese and spinach triangles. These are easy to make, convenient and great if you're planning to feed a crowd.
More party food to impress your guests
For more recipes perfect for the holiday season and special occasions, have a look at some of my favorites:
- 15 easy Holiday salads
- 20 Amazing Christmas Cookies
- 50+ Vegan appetizers
- Italian appetizers
Whether you plan an epic holiday party, Christmas dinners, potlucks, or any other special occasion, I hope that a few of these easy recipes will be on the menu! Please let me know in the comments if you have any questions. I would love to hear from you. x
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