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Ten Easy, No-Cook Holiday Appetizers

You Don't Need to Turn on the Stove for these Crowd Pleasers

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Keep your time in the kitchen to a minimum with these fast and delicious appetizers that are sure to impress your guests.

1. Feta, Olive and Sundried Tomato Spread

Photo by J. Meier

Set this bold-flavored spread out with a baguette and crackers and watch it disappear

2. Manchego and Olives

Manchego and Olives. Photo by Jennifer Meier
This Manchego and Olives recipe combines two things often served side by side, Spanish cheese and olives, into one dish.

3. Blue Cheese Parsley Dip

Parsley and Blue Cheese. Photo by J. Meier
Mix three ingredients, and it's ready

4. Goat Cheese and Peach Jam

Goat Cheese and Peach Jam. Photo by J. Meier
A simple but divine pairing

5. Pistachio Chèvre Log

Pistachio Chèvre Log. Photo by J. Meier

A modern version of the the traditional cheese ball.

6. Feta With Oranges and Pistachios

Feta With Oranges and Pistachios. Photo by Jennifer Meier

An unusual and exotic combination of flavors that looks beautiful on a plate

7. Feta With Olive Oil and Herbs

Feta With Olive Oil and Herbs. Photo by Jennifer Meier

Simple but really flavorful. 

8. Ricotta and Polenta Rounds

Ricotta Polenta Rounds. Photo by Jennifer Meier
Bite-sized rounds of polenta topped with ricotta, prosciutto and minced herbs

9. Mozzarella and Sundried Tomatoes

Mozzarella with Sundried Tomatoes. Photo by J. Meier

When fresh tomatoes aren't in season, sundried tomatoes are a delicious substitute

10. Goat Cheese Mousse

Goat Cheese Mousse. Photo by J. Meier

Creamy, rich and indulgent. 

11. Mozzarella Prosciutto Rolls Stuffed with Olive Tapenade

Mozzarella Prosciutto Wraps. Photo by J. Meier

Creamy mozzarella with salty prosciutto is a classic combination and olive tapenade makes this finger-food even more delicious 

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