67 Easy Christmas Party Appetizers They’ll All Love

Whatever kind of Christmas party appetizers you want to make, traditional, unusual or a combination of both, we’ve got you covered with these recipes, including all kinds of festive nibbles from a festive charcuterie board to tomato crostini, stuffed mushrooms, and more. These appetizers are ideal for any kind of Christmas gathering. Just look how cute and colorful they all are. Each of these appies is a breeze to make and sure to tempt everyone to taste. They’re all simple to prepare and sure to be delicious!

Antipasto Christmas Tree

It’s never too early to start planning recipes for your Christmas dinner and festive appetizers during the holiday season (or even just before!) This antipasto tree is an Italian take on an antipasto platter, boasting tomatoes, little cheese balls, green olives, and more. It’s worth making several of these because, as well as being a delicious appetizer, it makes a gorgeous and edible table centerpiece.
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Christmas Deviled Eggs

Not only are Christmas deviled eggs a wonderful holiday appetizer, but they are sure to disappear fast if you serve them at a Christmas party. Christmas deviled eggs recipes vary but this one is a favourite of mine. Everything from the Christmas colors to the fresh herbs, lemon and garlic in the filling makes these Christmas appetizers truly special. And the recipe is wide open to interpretation so you can tweak the filling in this Yuletide appetizer however you want.
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Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer

It’s never too early to think about new recipes for Christmas or an impressive centerpiece for the occasion. A homemade pesto puff pastry Christmas tree appetizer is definitely worth considering. This puff pastry recipe is in the shape of a Christmas tree, so it’s definitely a fitting, festive choice. These puff pastry tree appys are a delicious recipe for the holiday season and easy to make with store-bought puff pastry.
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Italian Antipasto Board Appetizer

Why not let this Italian antipasto board appetizer, or holiday antipasto wreath, to become a new traditional treat around the holidays. It’s a delicious party appetizer platter which offers something for every palate, including cheese, deli meats, vegetables and a garlicky herb dressing.
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Garlic Herb Bread Wreath

I love to make a garlic herb bread wreath for special occasions. It is sure to appeal to garlic bread fans and pairs beautifully with any holiday dinner. Making homemade bread can be really simple and this easy bread recipe proves it. So even if you don’t usually make bread yourself, I’m sure you will be able to rustle this amazing easy bread recipe up without a hitch.
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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip

Although most grocery stores carry sweet pepper dip and other dipping options, this homemade roasted red pepper cream cheese dip is well worth the effort. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired dip with bell peppers, basil, garlic, shallot, and more.
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Marinated Olives with Feta

You only need seven different ingredients to prepare this delicious marinated olives and feta cheese appetizer or snack. Expect a riot of soft and pleasing Mediterranean flavours in every mouthful. Everything in there is tasty from the green and kalamata olives to the creamy feta, salty caperberries, and hints of garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil. If you love Greek appetizers, this might become your next favourite.
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Pecan Praline Spice Butter Board

Perhaps you’ve seen this pecan praline spice butter board before since it’s a viral trend. This Tik Tok recipe is a charcuterie style easy appetizer, served on a wooden board. It’s a great option if you’re planning a holiday party, and everyone will love the combination of sweet, crunchy and buttery in every delicious bite.
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Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

What could be better spread on your morning toast than strawberry jalapeño jam? This delicious jalapeño and fruit jelly without pectin pairs sweetness with a hit of spice from the chilli pepper. It’s certainly an unusual recipe and you can tweak the spice level to suit your palate.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Christmas Charcuterie or Charcuter-tree Board? I’ll let you decide what to call this fun and simple holiday appetizer that can be thrown together for your next holiday party in no time at all! This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is one of the easiest boards to build! It’s simple, approachable, and makes for a lovely centerpiece at a holiday party.
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Air Fryer Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists

Parmesan and mozzarella air fryer puff pastry garlic cheese twists make a wonderful air fryer appetizer or side dish. There is nothing difficult about making cheese twists from scratch. And of course homemade puff pastry cheese straws are so much more delicious than the store-bought kind. So, what are you waiting for? You’ll definitely want to make these puff pastry sheet based cheese snacks right away!
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Air Fryer Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

Air fryer pull apart jalapeño popper rolls are a quick and easy jalapeño appetizer with Pillsbury pizza dough or crescent dough. Boasting tasty ingredients like two kinds of cheese, jalapeños and hot sauce, these are perfect for spicy food fans. You are going to love jalapeño pigs in a blanket and I warn you one is never enough with this air fryer appetizer recipe!
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Christmas Caprese Salad

This Christmas Caprese Salad features juicy tomato slices, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves arranged in the shape of a candy cane. Serve it as a simple Christmas appetizer. This fun and festive candy cane caprese is always a hit around the holidays and the best part is that it’s super easy to make and can be assembled in minutes.
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Leftover Ham, Broccoli and Cheese Crescent Cups

You can make tasty leftover ham, broccoli and cheese crescent cups with just a handful of ingredients. These crescent roll breakfast cups are also a nice breakfast, brunch or appetizer. You could enjoy one as a snack any time of the day. This crescent roll recipe is one to try if you are looking for a recipe for leftover ham.
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Steak and Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta Crostini Appetizers

This steak and shiitake mushroom bruschetta crostini is a really tasty canapé. Since the steak and mushrooms are served on toasted bread, it’s a handy finger food option for parties. This beef crostini with mushrooms is the kind of appetizer you might take from a tray at a party. You can also serve steak mushroom bruschetta bites as the first course of a sit-down meal. And you’ll find this simple steak crostini recipe easy to prepare.
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Easy Christmas Tree Appetizer Recipe

An easy Christmas Tree Appetizer filled with spinach dip to make for your holiday party. This recipe is simple yet festive and will surely please a crowd! Looking for a fun and festive Christmas appetizer to serve this holiday season? Look no further.
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Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring Appetizer

Appetizers aren’t always seasonal, but this easy cranberry brie crescent ring appetizer is just perfect for the Fall and Winter! This cranberry brie wreath is so pretty to look at, and I’m sure it would make an impressive Christmas wreath. This pineapple crescent wreath appetizer is the perfect appetizer for holiday entertaining.
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Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts

Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts feature flaky puff pastry, creamy herbed goat cheese filling, and scrumptious seasonal vegetables. These easy tartlets take just 30 minutes to make with minimal prep. Bake individual tartlets or one large tart to be sliced and shared at your next get together.
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Antipasto Skewers

Antipasto skewers, or antipasto kabobs, make great party food. Easy to make in advance, they are an easy party appetizer idea that’s ideal for parties, picnics, game day, BBQs, road trips, tailgating and gatherings, among others. This crowd-pleasing antipasto bite appetizer is served on wooden skewers and made with classic Italian flavours.
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Blueberry Brie Pastry and Dip

Impress your guests with this delicious air fryer blueberry brie pastry dip appetizer that will leave them amazed. The crispy brie and puff pastry, combined with the sweet blueberry flavor, make a perfect dip that everyone will love.
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Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites

These air fryer bacon wrapped cheeseburger bites are a perfect appetizer for any occasion, with a quick and easy preparation. Whether you call them bacon wrapped meatballs or meatloaf balls, you’re sure to love their amazing taste!
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer

The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour. So, if you like the gooey creaminess of brie cheese along with sweet bottled or homemade cranberry sauce, you’re going to want to make these.
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Christmas Charcuterie Board

A Christmas Charcuterie Board is the perfect appetizer for holiday parties. It’s fun, festive, and full of cheese, meats, fruit, nuts and other tasty snacks!
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Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

This easy recipe for sausage rolls is perfect for game day, holiday gatherings, a light meal, or your next cocktail party. They have been one of our favorite family traditions, and I guarantee your party guests will love them too.
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Holiday Cheese Ball Trio

Caramelized onions, sharp white cheddar, and minced garlic create the base for this Holiday Cheese Ball Trio decked out in fresh parsley, cranberries, and almonds. There are as many retro cheese balls out there as stars in the sky, but this gourmet party appetizer is a notch above the rest. It’s a holiday appetizer you’ll love.
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Christmas Tradition: Rolled Egg Salad Appetizers

These Retro Egg Salad Appetizers are fantastic on the table for Christmas or any celebration and are always a ‘hit’ for the little ones! An egg salad spread made with relish, scallions, mayonnaise, and the festive sweet pickle and pepper in the center.
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Santa Charcuterie Board: Easy & Cute Christmas Snack Board

This visually stunning festive appetizer isn’t just for family-style holiday meals. Make it for friends, large Christmas parties, or colleagues and everyone will be amazed at your creativity! The Santa-themed charcuterie board is a feast for the eyes. It captures the essence of Christmas with Santa’s face, beard, and hat, creating a festive atmosphere.
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Smoked Salmon Pate

This easy Smoked Salmon Pate recipe is the perfect appetizer for your festive table whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year celebrations. Smoked Salmon Pate is the perfect party food that you can serve as an appetizer, as a canapé on croutons, or as a dip with some crudités.
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Vegan Holiday Hummus Wreath Appetizer Recipe

Make this festive holiday hummus wreath when you want a quick and easy vegan appetizer that will make people smile. This is one of those Christmas party appetizers that doesn’t take much effort at all, but will have people raving about how cute it is.
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Best Sausage Ball Recipe

These sausage balls are the best! They’re perfect to serve at tailgate parties while you watch the big game or as finger foods for Christmas gatherings. They are made with Bisquick, spicy sausage, and sharp cheddar cheese. Additional seasonings and sour cream are added to create the Best Sausage Ball Recipe ever!
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Spiced Cheese Log Recipe

The spiced cheese log is of course a party appetizer. We love it as an apéritif for Christmas or New Year. You can add it to your charcuterie board too if you plan on a food party with fancy booze. I love it with a jam, such as a fig jam.
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Festive Brie Bruschetta Crostini Appetizer

This simple recipe is exceedingly easy to make, looks gorgeous on a plate and is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, crunchy and creamy all in one bite. Whether you’re hosting or simply attending, no Christmas party is complete without appetizers.
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Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Wreath

A festive holiday appetizer that’s bursting with warm cheesy goodness, this Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Wreath will be the hit of every holiday party! Sponsored by Borden Cheese. The best part…this holiday wreath bread may look fancy, but it is one of the easiest appetizers I’ve ever made at our family’s Christmas dinner.
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Smiling Santa Charcuterie Board

The holiday season is fast approaching which means it’s time to start planning fun festive holiday dishes to serve at parties! Not only is it simple to put together, but it’s also a creative dish to make with some bored kids over Christmas break.
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Easy Creamy Crab Salad

This crab salad recipe is made with real lump crab, fresh chopped crunchy celery and onion, and a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce to bring it all together. It’s refreshing, delish, and so easy to put together!
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Christmas Deviled Eggs

Tis the season for ALL the holiday parties with festive finger foods that don’t require silverware! These Christmas Deviled Eggs with a little touch of “holly” on top are the perfect Christmas appetizer.
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Best Stuffed Mushrooms

Cook up these delightful Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms for a great appetizer to impress your guests at your next holiday party or gathering. They are one of my favorite starters/appetizers to serve on special occasions such as Christmas or Thanksgiving, especially when I want to spoil my dinner guests.
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Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Pull Apart Christmas Tree bread bakes the best-tasting appetizer or side dish to share for the holidays. Easy to make, these delicious stuffed bread balls are great for serving groups at parties or on game days.
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Reindeer Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe

Paired with some crackers or a flat bread this recipe will add a festive and fun touch to your Christmas menu. These reindeer cheese balls would have been exactly perfect for that. They make me want to host another open house this year.
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates With Walnuts And Mint

This easy appetizer of Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates is a favorite of mine and I serve it in all seasons. It’s equally delicious for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Easter, and any summer get-togethers.
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Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites

These simple, easy-to-make, and elegant bites are the perfect vegan appetizer or snack for holiday parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve; These Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites are fabulous for entertaining during the holiday or all year round! they’re so festive and are a crowd-pleaser.
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Candy Cane Caprese Cheese Board

If you are looking for the perfect festive appetizer look no further! This super cute candy cane caprese cheese board is sure to wow everyone this holiday season. This fresh recipe with a touch of sweetness from the balsamic glaze will certainly make the perfect addition to any party spread.
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Snowman Cheeseball

This easy Snowman Cheeseball is guaranteed to be a big hit for all your Christmas festivities. This is a holiday staple! Check out this Everything Bagel Snowman Cheeseball. It’s perfect for a quiet night at home or a fun treat to share with all your family and friends.
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Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs

Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs are the perfect appetizer made with basic ingredients. This unique meatball appetizer is a great option! These easy cocktail meatballs use cranberry sauce in the barbecue glaze. It’s the perfect meatball recipe for holiday parties.
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Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer

This cranberry cream cheese appetizer is an easy Christmas party food idea you won’t be able to resist! You’ll love that it takes only 10 minutes to bake and tastes great served warm or cold. These flavorful little cups are an easy holiday finger food that everyone can enjoy. Serve this cream cheese phyllo cup appetizer at your next holiday party.
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Chicken Liver Parfait

Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait (or Pâté) with brandy is an elegant yet fuss-free dinner party starter and can be made up to three days in advance. It is one of my favorite starters/appetizers to serve on special occasions such as Christmas or Thanksgiving, especially when I want to spoil my dinner guests.
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Smoked Salmon Phyllo Appetizers

These appetizers are made with cold smoked salmon, a decadent dill cream cheese, fresh dill, and capers inside a bite-sized crispy, phyllo pastry cup. They ended up being huge hit! Since then, I have made them for other special events, such as Christmas or New Years parties, and they’re always a crowd pleaser.
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Baked Brie with Caramelized Onion

Baked brie with caramelized onions is a rich and decadent appetizer, perfect for a cocktail party or alongside some charcuterie.
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White Wine Mussels Recipe

Mussels in white wine sauce is a classic dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.
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Crostini With Fig & Prosciutto

A quick and easy appetizer for your dinner guests to enjoy before a meal. This crostini provides a taste profile that is sweet, salty, and savory.
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Smoked Salmon Dip With Dill & Capers

This crowd-pleasing smoked salmon dip requires only 5 minutes and is slightly addictive. Perfect for a quick go-to party dip or game day appetizer!
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Cream Cheese And Smoked Salmon Vol Au Vents

Whipped Cream Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard and Smoked Salmon Vol Au Vents are a decadent and delicious appetizer for your next get-together.
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Polenta Bites With Olive Tapenade

If you need a 30-minute vegan appetizer idea, Polenta Bites will do the trick. Polenta is fried until crispy and then topped with a tangy olive spread.
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Muhammara Dip Recipe

This easy Turkish Muhammara Dip with bell peppers and walnuts is sure to become your favorite appetizer for a crowd. It’s Vegan and so yummy!
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Chicken And Mushroom Vol Au Vents

Learn how to make these French chicken and mushroom vol au vents. They are small puff pastry cases with a creamy filling. Perfect canapés!
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Salmon Terrine

Smoked salmon terrine comprises a creamy filling wrapped in smoked salmon slices. A perfect smoked salmon starter for Christmas. Serve with salad.
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Spicy Cranberry Shrimp

’m usually over Thanksgiving leftovers by the end of the weekend. They’re often gone by Monday or need to be tossed out. However, cranberry sauce is one thing that keeps really well, lasting in the fridge for 10-14 days.
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Hot Cajun Crab Dip

Flavor is woven into the soul of Louisiana and food here is always a party. Crab is a Gulf Coast favorite, and gets even better as part of a creamy, spicy dip.
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Mediterranean Cucumber Bites (Easy Appetizer Or Snack)

These refreshing Mediterranean Cucumber Bites are as easy snack or appetizer with crunchy cucumbers topped with creamy Mediterranean hummus, a juicy cherry tomato, feta crumbles, and fresh herbs. This is a healthy appetizer with a satisfying crunch and delicious Mediterranean flavors!
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Best Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

These Best Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms Will Be Your New Go-To Appetizer Cook up these delightful Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms for a great appetizer to impress your guests at your next holiday party or gathering.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini

Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to leave your guests impressed. The flavorful combination of sun-dried tomatoes, various cheeses, basil, and a hint of garlic provides a savory appetizer that will be enjoyed by all. The best part: you can make them in less than fifteen minutes!
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Stuffed Dates

These stuffed dates are an easy and delicious appetizer for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, dinner parties, or any other festive occasion. These date appetizers have the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
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How to Make a Smoked Salmon Platter

Create a beautiful smoked salmon platter with this simple, in-depth guide! You can learn about the key elements, get the recipe, and then make it your own. I use a formula to help you decide exactly what and how much to put on your platter, and how to arrange it into a show-stopping appetizer!
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Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos

These baked chicken taquitos are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and full of fabulous flavor. An easy and delicious dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
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Authentic Bahamian Style Conch Fritters

If you’ve ever vacationed in the Florida Keys, Key West, the Bahamas or other Caribbean islands, you’ve probably tried conch fritters a time or two. This recipe makes a light, crispy beer batter fritter loaded with fresh conch meat and spicy peppers and served with various dipping sauces. These authentic Bahamian fried conch fritters are easy to make at home, too, so you can save the cost of a plane ticket.
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Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms

Bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms is an easy, delicious dish, finished with a drizzle of tangy ponzu-like sauce. This perfect combo of crispy bacon and juicy mushrooms makes you want to go for one after another!
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