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Any successful party begins with an irresistible snack spread. Whether you’re hosting a holiday soiree or a casual get-together, we’ve got plenty of ideas for your menu. Here, we’ve gathered a selection of our most-saved appetizer recipes to help you curate a crowd-pleasing assortment of tasty noshes. From festive dips to cheesy delights, make your next shindig the most memorable yet with these popular party starters.
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Potato-Gruyère Tart
Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling by Sue Mitchell
Flaky store-bought puff pastry is the foundation for this classy tart. Caramelized onions and thin slices of tender potatoes bake atop a bed of creamy thyme-infused Gruyère for an appetizer your guests won’t be able to resist.
Crudités with Miso-Sesame Dip
Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
This umami-packed dip from Leina Horii combines earthy toasted sesame seeds, nutty white miso, and rice vinegar for a mild sweetness and acidity.
Chipotle Butter Steak Bites
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
For this 20-minute appetizer from F&W’s Paige Grandjean, cubes of seared boneless rib eye or strip steak are coated in a smoky tequila-infused sauce made with canned chipotles in adobo.
Crab Rangoon Dip
Credit:Â Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Props Styling by Josh Hoggle
This indulgent crab rangoon dip turns the beloved appetizer into a creamy, oven-baked party starter: Sweet lump crab meets rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar. It’s garnished with scallions and served with crispy wonton chips.
Baked Brie with Spiced Pears and Cherries
Sarah Crowder / Food Styling by Bridget Hallinan
In this timeless appetizer, spiced fruits and nuts rest atop Brie inside a golden, crisp shell of puff pastry. A final drizzle of honey and sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhance all the sweet and savory flavors.
Dirty Martini Dip
Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Nicole Hopper / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle
If you take your Dirty Martini with a blue cheese-stuffed olive or three, this boozy and briny dip is for you. We soaked buttery Castelvetrano olives in gin and vermouth, then processed the brine with a creamy blue cheese base that’s the perfect match for crostini or ruffled potato chips.
Chicken Liver Pâté
Diana Chistruga
Jacques Pépin’s classic recipe for cool, silky-smooth chicken liver pâté comes together in just minutes and makes a terrific appetizer. Don’t worry if you have leftovers — just pop them in the freezer to enjoy later.
Mediterranean-Inspired 7-Layer Dip
Food & Wine / Sara Haas
Layered with vibrant Mediterranean flavors like tahini, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives, this seven-layer dip turns pantry staples into a stunning, crowd-pleasing appetizer.Â
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
It takes just 25 minutes to dredge pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in seasoned flour; sear until browned and tender; and make a buttery pan sauce to coat each bite. Spear with toothpicks for a stress-free appetizer.Â
Spinach Maria
Made with lots of spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, and crushed red pepper, Spinach Maria is rich with warmth from cayenne and nutmeg; an extra layer of melted cheese on top makes it perfectly indulgent. Customize the sauce however you want by adding more garlic, chopped hot chiles, pickled peppers, herbs, or even crabmeat. Â
Fromage Fort
Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis
An easy, delicious, and economical appetizer or snack, fromage fort is a traditional cheese spread made with leftover odds and ends of cheese mixed with white wine, garlic, and herbs. Jacques Pépin updated his family recipe after his wife, Gloria, suggested he use a food processor to speed up the preparation time; now it takes as little as 10 minutes.
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