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Celebration-Worthy Appetizers

These party appetizer recipes are ideal for passing or grazing while you talk, laugh, sip, and celebrate the season.

Originally published December 2022. Updated October 22, 2024. I only have two rules for party nibbles. They need to taste great and they need to be easy to pick up and pop into your mouth. I don’t want to fool with utensils beyond serving pieces and maybe a single fork. These party appetizer recipes shared by FLOWER magazine contributors fit the bill. Each is ideal for passing or grazing while you talk, laugh, sip, and celebrate the season.

mini gourmet grilled cheese with tomato soup shooters

Mini Grilled Cheddar and Goat Cheese Sandwiches from Alex Hitz

Holiday Bar Centerpiece Cloved Oranges in a footed silver compote from Replacements, Ltd

Rosemary, Sugar & Spice Cashews from Elizabeth Bearden

Fried hush puppies in a copper basket.

Photo by Heidi Harris

Artichoke Hush Puppies with Lemon Caper Remoulade from Joseph Marini

Bel-Air Onion Puffs

Bel Air Onion Puffs from Alex Hitz

Hands placing wine glass with stack of prosciutto pinwheels served as amuse bouches

Photo by Heidi Harris

Joseph Marini’s Prosciutto Pinwheels

Artichoke Dip in a cast-iron pan, on a platter surrounded by grilled baguette slices

Photo courtesy of Elvie’s

Creamy Artichoke, Bacon and Parmesan Dip from chef Hunter Evans

A hand grabs a Crawfish Cardinale Tart, a recipe by Julia Reed, from the tray

Crawfish Cardinale Tarts from the late Julia Reed

bowl of olives with orange and lemon zest and sprig of rosemary

Photo by Heidi Harris

Citrus Marinated Olives from Joseph Marini

Crab Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Grilled Deviled Crab and Cheese Sandwiches from the late Julia Reed

Savory baked cheese tart covered with pressed pansies, an edible flower

Ricotta and Parmesan Cheesecake Tart from Aimee Twigger

Crostini with goat cheese with tuna and tomatoes.

Photo by Heidi Harris

Tuna Goat Cheese Crostini from Joseph Marini

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