Whet your guests' appetites with mouth-watering starters.

Party bites with style
Try these delicious first acts for holiday entertaining.
• Soybean-Mint Crostini
• Brie with Cranberry-Pecan Filling
• Radishes with Lemon Crème Fraîche and Tobiko
• Belgian Endive Shrimp Spears

Easy appetizers
Get a step ahead by preparing part of these appetizers in advance.
• Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Crema
• Parmesan Polenta Pizzas with Slow-roasted Pesto Tomatoes
• Wild Mushroom-Chèvre Crostini
• Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli

Healthy party snacks
Serve these healthy, tasty treats to your friends.
• Crudités with White Bean Hummus
• Avocado and Salmon Bruschetta

A buy-and-serve holiday appetizers
Combine ready-made ethnic foods for an easy and delicious appetizer menu.

Spanish cheese
Set aside the brie and chèvre and sample some Spanish cheeses.
• Spanish cheeses and accompaniments

Many appetizers in 30 minutes
Pressed for time? These appetizers can be assembled in a half hour.
• Baked Brie with Green Salsa
• Gingered Shrimp with Belgian Endive
• Smoked Salmon with Dill
• Sausage Bites with Mustards
• Sugar Snap Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, and Baby-cut Carrots
• Savory Dips
• Selection of Olives
• Seasoned Nuts, Plain and Fancy

Italian antipasto
Shop a deli or market for this Italian antipasto menu including fresh vegetables, bruschetta, mozzarella-prosciutto roll, meatballs, and more.

Little Mexican bites
Bocaditos are an easy choice for a Mexican-cuisine party.
• Romaine Hearts with Pipián
• Sunchoke Dip
• Mushroom Bocadillos
• Flank Steak Tortitas
• Chipotle Crema
• Fruit Wands with Vanilla-Rum Syrup
• Pine Nut Panecillos

Hearty triangles
Try brisket puffs for a quick Hanukkah appetizer.
• Quick Brisket Puffs

Double your dining pleasure
Use one dough for two appetizers.
• Cheese Pastry Dough
• Fennel-Tomato Tart
• Three-Cheese Pastry Puffs