8 Holiday Appetizers

Last Updated November 12, 2017

A retro classic for sure, Sausage Cheddar Pinwheels, still hit the spot.

Whipped Pumpkin Ricotta with Grilled Bread

Earthy roasted pumpkin and ricotta combine for a creamy fall dip. Use a good local bread or focaccia.

Hummus with Spring Veggies

The third week of my CSA from Sugar Camp Farm brought carrots, radishes, baby turnips, kale, lettuces, spring onions, and kale. With radishes from a friend's garden I had a bountiful harvest and...

7 Party Dips

Keep your party guests happily munching with this selection of tasty dips.

Chef Kirstie Bidwell's Bruleed Goat Cheese with Bacon Jam

Chef Kirstie Bidwell of Old School Farm to Table Restaurant in Bell's Bend made this fabulous party appetizer at the April 1 Edible Kitchen.

Roasted Radishes

This simple seasonal recipe is from Chef Charles Hunter III of The Salted Table Co., a private chef catering company.

DIY Charcuterie Board

There is no one magic formula for a great charcuterie board. In general it should have a mix of sweet, salty, crunchy, fruity and rich...

Sausage and White Cheddar Pinwheels

One of the easiest starter recipes, perfect for the holidays!

Red Pepper Muhamarra Dip

This fresh Middle Eastern dip, courtesy of Molly Martin and Lyndi Stein of Juniper Green Culinary Events, is perfect for holiday entertaining.

Pimento Cheese Tartlets

These southern-inspired tarts by Registered Dietitian and chef Whitney Reist are the perfect starter for any holiday dinner or party. Recipe by Whitney Reist of Sweet Cayenne.

Edible Kitchen: Coconut Crusted Goat Cheese Cakes with Chef Sean Begin

These fried goat cheese fritters coated with crispy coconut bread crumbs are perfect for parties.

Warm Marinated Olives

Little unassuming bowls of these olives were sprinkled down the tables of The Humble Table's Fall Harvest Dinner last year and were a huge hit with us and everyone we were carrying on conversation...