Cooking for the holidays is a little tricky, and pretty unfair. We spend the whole year figuring out how to make healthy, filling meal ... and now all of a sudden, everything has to be insanely rich and gorgeous while also fitting on a miniature plate. You have to cook it all in advance, worry about keeping some things warm, and then not spill it all over your party dress. The holidays are hard.
We're making it a little easier on you by sharing some of our very favorite party recipes with you. It just wouldn't be a holiday party without some stuffed mushrooms and creamy dips, right?
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Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas with Smoked Pimenton Aioli
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Pomegranate Jeweled White Cheddar, Toasted Almond and Crispy Sage Cheeseball
How Sweet It Is
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Sweet And Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist
Half Baked Harvest
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Grilled Bread with Thyme Pesto And Preserved Lemon Cream
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Sriracha-And-Wasabi Deviled Eggs
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Buttered Mushroom, Sage Pesto And Goat Cheese Sourdough Toast
Half Baked Harvest
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Baked Tex-Mex Pimento Cheese Dip
Annie's Eats
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Roasted Grape, Blue Cheese And Honey Crostini
Two Peas And Their Pod
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Creamy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
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Eggplant Caviar On Grilled Bread
Alexandra Cooks
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Christmas Tree Pull-Apart
Eclectic Recipes
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Mushroom Tartlets With Garlic Herb Cheese
Annie's Eats
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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Crostini
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Cucumber Canapés With Whipped Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Basil
Two Peas And Their Pod
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Spinach, Bacon & Artichoke Stuffed Portobellos
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Sweet And Spicy Rosemary Cheddar And Gorgonzola Pumpkin Crackers
Half Baked Harvest
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Caramelized Onion Tart With Gorgonzola And Brie
SImply Recipes
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Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
Simply Recipes
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Baked Brie En Croute With Apple Compote
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Bruschetta With Ricotta, Honey, Lemon Zest
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Slow Cooker Spinach And Artichoke Dip
Damn Delicious
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Chinese Chicken And Brussels Sprouts Egg Rolls With Sweet Chile Pomegranate Sauce
Half Baked Harvest
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