8 Holiday Party Recipes to Make the Season Merrier

Goat Cheese and Pecan Crostini with Honey

Jolly occasions call for delectable bites and tantalizing beverages. From pecan-topped delights to spiced hot chocolate, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite snacks and sippers sure to please a crowd at your next holiday party.


Hot Apple and Pear Cider with Vanilla

Hot Apple and Pear Cider with VanillaTry this flavorful twist on classic apple cider for a warm and cozy Yuletide drink.

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Risotto Cakes with Roasted Mushroom Caviar

Risotto cakes with roasted mushroom caviar on a silver standGuests will swoon over these scrumptious bites.

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Spiced Pomegranate Apple Cider

Spiced Pomegranate Apple CiderFresh fruit and plenty of spices make for a merry combination.

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Oysters Rockefeller Crostini

Oysters Rockefeller CrostiniOur elevated take on Oysters Rockefeller is a must-try.

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Grapefruit-Sage Champagne Cocktail

Grapefruit-Sage Champagne CocktailWhat better sipper for a holiday soirée than a Champagne cocktail?

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Goat Cheese and Pecan Crostini with Honey

Goat Cheese and Pecan Crostini with HoneyFeatured with more delicious nibbles in our Holidays at Home 2023 special issue, these crostini are creamy and crunchy with a hint of sweetness.

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Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate poured from a copper potThis silky beverage from our November/December 2023 issue is infused with cardamom and will round out any Christmas get-together.

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Artichoke Bites

Artichoke Bites on a Christmas-motif plateToasted bread topped with a yummy spread never disappoints. 

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