Holiday Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes | Cooking On The Weekends (2024)

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These are some of the most fun Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes. If you want to host an amazing party this year, this is the perfect, most delicious menu! It offers a handful of bite-sized, gorgeous, savory treats that will have your guests raving about you.

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Want the throw the most delicious New Year's Eve party ever? Serve these hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and co*cktails!

A co*cktail party keeps flowing when you don't need plates, forks, knives, etc. You don't even need to sit! Everyone can easily mingle with a bite-sized hors d' oeuvre in one hand and a drink in the other.

From warm grilled olives and spicy smoky pecans, to juicy meatballs and refreshing cucumber dill capanés -- there's something here for everyone!

Off we go . . .

Holiday Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes

Smoky Grape Appetizer with Manchego and Chorizo

Roasted Green Chile-wrapped grapes sit with Manchego cheese and chorizo on a toothpick, providing the perfect bite of sweet and smoky flavors.

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Spicy Sweet Potato Pancakes

Gluten-free and loaded with sweet and spicy flavors, this deliciousness takes less than 20 minutes to prep and they're absolutely incredible!

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Rosemary-Honey Turkey Meatballs

Definitely make more than you think you'll need of these delectable bite-sized turkey meatballs!

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Pickled Tomato Potato Bites

This hors d'oeuvre might take a bit more time, but it's worth every second. And they're so festive, to boot!

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Seared Ahi Tuna Bites with Wasabi Glaze

Impress your guests with these beauties in just 20 minutes!

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Cucumber Dill CanapéThis is hands down the most popular hors d'oeuvre I've ever served!

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Warm Castelvertrano OlivesIt may sound and look simple, but the taste is over-the-top! And you can whip this recipe up in just minutes!

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Baked Feta with Olives

Add a sliced baguette and your set!

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Caramelized Spiced Pecans

Your guests will be reaching for these treats non-stop!

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But wait, there's more . . . .

  • Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint
  • Mini Red Potatoes with Cranberries
  • Port Glazed Figs with Manchego and Prosciutto
  • Poke Nachos with Homemade Rice Chips

Since they're easy to pick up and hold, any delicious cookie, brownie or dessert bar suits a co*cktail party perfectly.

Enjoy all of these hors d'oeuvre and appetizer party recipes, and even more, enjoy hosting a fabulous party!

More Appetizers & Hors d'Oeuvres

  • Fig Toast with Basil Oil
  • Fig Preserves Recipe with Vanilla
  • Corn Riblets
  • Grilled Strawberry Basil Kebabs

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. David

    Love the olive recipe! (The whole collection is wonderful!)

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    • valentina

      Thank you, David! XO

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  2. sippitysup

    What a party! Happy Holidays. GREG

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  3. Julia (@Imagelicious)

    Such a delicious collection of hors d'oeuvres! Yum!

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    • valentina

      Thanks, Julia! Happy Holidays!

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  4. Daniela Apostol

    They all look great! I particularly like the cucumber dill canapes.

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    • valentina

      Thanks, Daniela! Hope you try them. Happy Holidays!

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  5. Amanda@chewtown

    What a great round up of tasty canapés. Perfect timing as I finally have time to plan what I make for New Years!

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    • valentina

      Yay! Thanks, Amanda!

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  6. Hillary @ 918 Plate

    You had me at Strawberries and Bacon...Those look amazing! (as do the rest of them.) Pinning for next holiday season for sure!

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    • valentina

      Thanks so much, Hilary! The strawberry-bacon combination is yummy! 🙂

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  7. Simon

    Lovely recipes in here! I'm really curious at the Smoky Strawberry chipotle compote bacon meatballs! They sound amazingly good!

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    • valentina

      Thanks so much, Simon! I LOVE those meatballs!

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    • valentina

      Thanks so much, Mark! Hope you give one or two a try. Happy Holidays!

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  8. Christine | Vermilion Roots

    What colorful ideas. I especially like the kebabs. Thank you!

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    • valentina

      Thanks, Christine! Happy New Year! 🙂

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  9. Sarah

    What a perfect go-to for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!

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    • valentina

      Thanks, Sarah. Hope you try some of them. 🙂

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  10. michele

    Your photos are amazing.....they really make me want to make just about every recipe in this collection. I love castelvetrano olives but have never served them warm... very interesting. ANd those potatoes..... yum! Happy New Year!

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    • valentina

      Thanks so much, Michele! I fell in love with the warm olives at a restaurant and have been making them ever since. Thanks for visiting my site and happy new year! 🙂

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  11. Tracy @ Served From Scratch

    What a gorgeous line up for an amazing party!

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    • valentina

      Thank you, Tracy! Happy New Year!

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  12. Annie @ Annie's Noms

    What a great round up! The perfect selection of appetisers, they'd be great for a NYE party!

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    • valentina

      Yes, that's what I was thinking. Thank you! 🙂

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  13. boastfulfood

    These are great appetizer ideas for a party any time of the year! Making my mouth water just scrolling through them all:)

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    • valentina

      Thanks so much, Raquel. Enjoy & Happy New Year!! XO

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  14. David @ Spiced

    co*cktail parties full of small bites are one of my favorite things about the holidays! I'll start with a bowl of those warm olives and then move right into the champagne grapes. Those grapes are so cool! I've only found them on rare occasions around here, but when I do I grab a bag or two. Love this collection of appetizers! Merry Christmas, my friend!

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  15. Jeff the Chef

    What a fantastic collection of hors d'Oeuvres! Happy Holidays, Valentina!

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    • valentina

      Thank you, Jeff! And right back atcha -- Happy Holidays! 🙂 ~Valentina

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  16. 2pots2cook

    So beautiful collection dear. There are so many gatherings on our horizon these days so, yes I'll make some to impress the guys 🙂 Thank you dear and have happy holidays !

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    • valentina

      Thank you! Hope you love them and wishing you a lovely weekend. 🙂 ~Valentina

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  17. David Scott Allen

    We are making the ahi tuna and the baked feta to go alone with out egg & caviar. New Year’s Eve will be spectacular!

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    • Valentina

      Yay! I hope you love all of it and a very Happy New Year to you and Mark! xoxo Valentina

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  18. Eha Carr

    Thank you heaps! This collection pf tasty and interesting beauties is on its way into the kitchen file . . . interesting from beginning to end!

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    • Valentina

      Thanks, Eha. I wish you a very happy and healthy new year! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

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