From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

This pastry-wrapped soft cheese, topped with cranberries, apricots and almonds, is great for the holidays but it can also be served year-round.

Holiday Brie en Croute

From Better Homes and Gardens

Resembling ornaments to trim a tree, these cream cheese appetizers are rolled in red sweet pepper, green cilantro, and toasty brown pumpkin seeds to colorfully fill bowls and platters on buffet tables.

Creamy Goat Cheese Ornaments

From Parents

Make these sweet sugar plums for a Christmas dessert platter. Or bring them to a cookie exchange for unique gifts.

Sugar Plums

From Midwest Living

For a fast but sophisticated appetizer, spread orange marmalade on Brie and grill. Garnish with nuts, then serve with bread, fruit, or crackers.

Almond Brie

From Better Homes and Gardens

Apricot-flavored spreadable fruit adds sweetness to this creamy-filled phyllo appetizer.

Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Caramelized Onions

From Taste of the South

BlackJack Chicken Drumettes

From Family Circle

Treat hot chile devotees to these deep-fried cheddar cheese-stuffed peppers.

Jalapeno Poppers

From Midwest Living

Even if you don't like sauerkraut, try these tasty appetizers. You'll love the sweet-sour tang of the mustard and kraut inside crispy deep-fried shells.

Sauerkraut Balls

From Midwest Living

To make these hot appetizers, bread and fry purchased ravioli, then make a homemade tomato sauce to dip them in.

The Original Toasted Ravioli

From Better Homes and Gardens

Need a quick appetizer? Try these savory cheese wedges.

Feta Cheese Appetizers

From Midwest Living

These sugar-coated fried appetizers are served with a refreshing mango-pineapple sauce.

Hot Chocolate-Banana Wontons

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated biscuits replace the homemade pastry traditionally used in these Mexican meat-filled turnovers, simplifying preparation.

Mini Meat Turnovers

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve these savory beef and vegetable bundles at a Christmas or New Year's appetizer party.

Beef Steamed Dumplings

From Midwest Living

Four ingredients combine for a cheesy meatball dish you can serve as an appetizer or in hoagie buns as a main dish.

Easy Twice-Baked Meatballs

From Parents

Green icing color tints the marshmallow mixture that combines with the coconut and rice cereal for these festive holiday snacks.

Crunchy Cereal Wreaths

From Midwest Living

Ladle this creamy appetizer soup into festive cups and add a sprinkle of paprika for color as your guests arrive for Christmas Eve dinner.

Night-Before-Christmas Clam Bisque

From Midwest Living

Fresh fruit and shrimp add a burst of freshness to your appetizer buffet. The lime-and-cilantro marinade gives the seafood a flavorful punch.

Marinated Lime Shrimp Appetizer

From Better Homes and Gardens

Layers of flaky phyllo encase a savory double mushroom and creamy goat cheese filling in these luscious appetizers.

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles

From Better Homes and Gardens

Keep the ingredients on hand so you can make these pastry pockets at the last minute. Better yet, make them ahead, freeze, and reheat for unexpected guests.

Roasted Pepper Pastry Pockets

From Better Homes and Gardens

Oysters pop open in the oven as they roast, making it easier to remove the delicious meat. Chopped onion and tomato become the tasty garnish.

Roasted Oysters

From Better Homes and Gardens

Shredded pork? Shrimp? Smoked chicken? You can top this versatile appetizer a variety of ways.

Pizzazzy Little Pizzettas

From Better Homes and Gardens

A tangy marinade, salty prosciutto, and fragrant basil work magic on a bounty of colorful vegetables. Use rosemary skewers for a presentation your guests will not soon forget.

Herbed Antipasto Kabobs

From Midwest Living

Make these savory pancakes and serve as a side dish to grilled meats. Or set them out on a platter and serve as an appetizer.

Smoked Corn Cakes with Tomato and Sour Cream Sauce

From Better Homes and Gardens

Bright pink salmon and green arugula make these appetizer triangles perfect for Christmas gatherings.

Salmon Croustades

From Better Homes and Gardens

This quick vegetable side dish soup is high in fiber and vitamin A.

Curried Spinach Soup