5-Ingredient Holiday Party Foods
December 05, 2011
Make holiday entertaining stress-free with these festive 5-ingredient easy appetizers and desserts.
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Pimiento Cheese Cookies
Pimiento Cheese Cookies Recipe
We used Palmetto Cheese, a South Carolina favorite, in these treats.
We used Palmetto Cheese, a South Carolina favorite, in these treats.
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Chocolate-Dipped Praline Pretzels
Chocolate-Dipped Praline Pretzels Recipe
These simple chocolate-dipped pretzels are a great grab and go option to satisfy that sweet-and-salty craving.
These simple chocolate-dipped pretzels are a great grab and go option to satisfy that sweet-and-salty craving.
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Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach
Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach
Recipe
Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach are buttery and flaky with just the right amount of sweet heat thanks to the red pepper jelly.
Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach are buttery and flaky with just the right amount of sweet heat thanks to the red pepper jelly.
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Mini Quiches
Mini Quiches Recipe
Five ingredients and 5 minutes of baking gets you these mini quiches, tasty pastry cups filled with egg and cheese and topped with bacon.
Five ingredients and 5 minutes of baking gets you these mini quiches, tasty pastry cups filled with egg and cheese and topped with bacon.
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Bacon-Wrapped Figs
Bacon-Wrapped Figs
Recipe
Stuff figs with soft goat cheese and pecan halves, and then wrap in bacon for a savory-sweet appetizer.
Stuff figs with soft goat cheese and pecan halves, and then wrap in bacon for a savory-sweet appetizer.
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5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Recipe
Your holiday party will be a huge hit with these elegant ornament sugar cookies.
Your holiday party will be a huge hit with these elegant ornament sugar cookies.
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Goat Cheese and Chocolate-Stuffed Dates
Goat Cheese and Chocolate-Stuffed Dates
Recipe
With goat cheese, dates, unsweetened chocolate and powdered sugar, you might consider this recipe a dessert masquerading as an appetizer. Either way, youāll find these stuffed dates hard to resist.
With goat cheese, dates, unsweetened chocolate and powdered sugar, you might consider this recipe a dessert masquerading as an appetizer. Either way, youāll find these stuffed dates hard to resist.
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Red Pepper-Walnut Dip
Red Pepper-Walnut Dip
Recipe
Guests will be surprised to learn that walnuts and raisins give this dip its unique flavor. Serve with toasted pita wedges or sourdough baguette slices.
Guests will be surprised to learn that walnuts and raisins give this dip its unique flavor. Serve with toasted pita wedges or sourdough baguette slices.
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Curried Coconut Shrimp Balls
Curried Coconut Shrimp Balls Recipe
The flavor-packed bites are a great grab-and-go option for the appetizer table.
The flavor-packed bites are a great grab-and-go option for the appetizer table.
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Olive-Nut Spread Sandwiches
Olive-Nut Spread Sandwiches
Recipe
Toasted pecans add a nice crunch to the olive and cream cheese spread for these tasty party sandwiches.
Toasted pecans add a nice crunch to the olive and cream cheese spread for these tasty party sandwiches.
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White Chocolate-Peppermint Mousse
White Chocolate-Peppermint Mousse
Recipe
Heavy cream, white chocolate, and peppermint extract are the only ingredients you'll need to make these cute-as-can-be dessert cups. Top with crushed peppermint candies for crunch, if desired.
Heavy cream, white chocolate, and peppermint extract are the only ingredients you'll need to make these cute-as-can-be dessert cups. Top with crushed peppermint candies for crunch, if desired.
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Candied Hazelnut Brittle
Candied Hazelnut Brittle
Recipe
Offer a bite of something sweet to guest with this easy-to-make candy that looks beautiful on the serving table.
Offer a bite of something sweet to guest with this easy-to-make candy that looks beautiful on the serving table.
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Goat Cheese-and-Olive Mini Tarts
Goat Cheese-and-Olive Mini Tarts
Recipe
Fill frozen mini phyllo sheets with a savory mixture of goat cheese and olive tapenade for a super-quick, sophisticated appetizer.
Fill frozen mini phyllo sheets with a savory mixture of goat cheese and olive tapenade for a super-quick, sophisticated appetizer.
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Browned Butter-Pecan Shortbread
Browned Butter-Pecan Shortbread
Recipe
These ānot-too-sweetā wafers pair nicely with fruits, cheeses and wines for a cocktail buffet party.
These ānot-too-sweetā wafers pair nicely with fruits, cheeses and wines for a cocktail buffet party.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Clusters
No-Bake Peanut Butter Clusters
Recipe
You might want to make an extra batch of these crispy cereal treats as theyāll get gobbled up quickly at any holiday party.
You might want to make an extra batch of these crispy cereal treats as theyāll get gobbled up quickly at any holiday party.
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Rocky Top Brownies
Rocky Top Brownies
Recipe
To serve at a holiday dessert party, we suggest cutting these candy-topped brownies into small squares that are easy to pick up from the platter.
To serve at a holiday dessert party, we suggest cutting these candy-topped brownies into small squares that are easy to pick up from the platter.
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Pimiento Cheese Rolls
Pimiento Cheese Rolls
Recipe
Serve up a twist on the Southern staple with this easy appetizer.
Serve up a twist on the Southern staple with this easy appetizer.
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White Chocolate-Cherry Bark
White Chocolate-Cherry Bark
Recipe
White chocolate, pretzels, almonds, and cherries are the stars in this sweet holiday bark.
White chocolate, pretzels, almonds, and cherries are the stars in this sweet holiday bark.
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Holiday Power Mix
Holiday Power Mix Recipe
We used a dried fruit mix blend of blueberries, cherries, cranberries, and plums.
We used a dried fruit mix blend of blueberries, cherries, cranberries, and plums.
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Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes
Recipe
A great choice for entertaining, Duchess Potatoes are cooked potatoes that are blended with egg yolks, butter and cream, piped into a decorative shape and baked.
A great choice for entertaining, Duchess Potatoes are cooked potatoes that are blended with egg yolks, butter and cream, piped into a decorative shape and baked.
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Lemon-and-Black-Pepper Cheese Straws
Lemon-and-Black-Pepper Cheese Straws
Recipe
Use frozen puff pastry to make these pretty twists. No one can resist a good cheese straw!
Use frozen puff pastry to make these pretty twists. No one can resist a good cheese straw!
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Savory Parmesan Bites
Savory Parmesan Bites
Recipe
These yummy sausage cups are the perfect morning treat. Easy to grab and go, these little cups will be a hit at your next brunch.
These yummy sausage cups are the perfect morning treat. Easy to grab and go, these little cups will be a hit at your next brunch.
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Savory Parmesan Bites
Savory Parmesan Bites
Recipe
Prepare these festive parmesan bites the night before your next holiday party for the ultimate party platter.
Prepare these festive parmesan bites the night before your next holiday party for the ultimate party platter.
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Chocolate Bruschetta
Chocolate Bruschetta Recipe
Salt enhances the chocolate flavor. For best results, use good-quality chocolate and coarse sea salt. Garnish with fresh mint leaves instead of orange rind, if desired.
Salt enhances the chocolate flavor. For best results, use good-quality chocolate and coarse sea salt. Garnish with fresh mint leaves instead of orange rind, if desired.
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Last-Minute Spinach Dip
Last-Minute Spinach Dip Recipe
Combine store-bought hummus and frozen spinach for a super-easy dip.
Combine store-bought hummus and frozen spinach for a super-easy dip.
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Ice Cream Truffles
Ice Cream Truffles Recipe
These perfect bite-sized ice cream treats are a fun twist on the standard truffle.
These perfect bite-sized ice cream treats are a fun twist on the standard truffle.
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Divine Pimiento Cheese
Divine Pimiento Cheese Recipe
"If I could choose my last meal, it would have to include pimiento cheese. There are very few days when my fridge isnāt home to a batch of the famous spread."
"If I could choose my last meal, it would have to include pimiento cheese. There are very few days when my fridge isnāt home to a batch of the famous spread."
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Spicy Tortilla Strips
Spicy Tortilla Strips Recipe
Increase the ground red pepper to add a kick, or omit it for a tame batch. Blend regular flour, whole-wheat flour, and corn tortillas for a mixture of taste and texture, if you like.
Increase the ground red pepper to add a kick, or omit it for a tame batch. Blend regular flour, whole-wheat flour, and corn tortillas for a mixture of taste and texture, if you like.
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Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto
Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto Recipe
This fast, simple appetizer complements pastas, soups, and salads. You can grate the cheese for the crostini in advance.
This fast, simple appetizer complements pastas, soups, and salads. You can grate the cheese for the crostini in advance.