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Blue Ribbon New Year Party Recipes

Celebrate the new year with our favorite appetizer recipes guaranteed to dazzle guests!

Caramelized onion and goat cheese tart with a sprig of thyme.

Caramelized Onion And Goat Cheese Tart

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By Michael Davis
Great for a quick appetizer or a late night snack.
(1 rating)
Sweet and spicy bacon wrapped potato bites on a serving tray.

Sweet And Spicy Bacon Wrapped Potato Bites

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By Rozanne James-Gooding
You'll need lots of ingredients because 1 batch is not enough! People rave about these ...
(1 rating)
A circle of Brie cheese wrapped with a pie crust, baked until golden brown and a pecan caramel sauce poured on top.

Caramelized Pecan & Cranberry Encrusted Brie

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By Joyce Newman
This is my husband's all-time favorite request when I have to make an appetizer to ...
(4 ratings)
A close up of easy stuffed mushrooms on a plate.

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Bread Crumbs

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By Mary Lee
A great side dish or party appetizer.
(2 ratings)
Chutney poured over cream cheese.

Cranberry Chutney

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By Angela Lynch
I like to make this for Christmas parties. You can make this up and refrigerate ...
(2 ratings)
Savory stuffing balls on a white plate.

Savory Stuffing Balls

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By Martha Price
I like stuffing, but it is not something I would ordinarily make except at holiday ...
(4 ratings)

Cumulus Cloud

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By Marcie Frazee
While thirsting for a cocktail one night I played around with some of my favorite ...
(1 rating)

Italian Potato Boats

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By Cheryl Neubecker
I always make extra potatoes when I cook them. I love to have extra in ...
(2 ratings)

Incredible Cheese Crisps

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By Robin Lieneke
The possibilities are endless with these cheese crisps. You can vary the cheese and toppings ...
(2 ratings)

Pineapple Cheese Ball With Craisins

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By Debby Nelson
I sometimes shape this like a pinecone and layer with whole almonds during the holidays ...
(3 ratings)

Baked Brie

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By Susan McGreevy
This is a favorite at family gatherings. Once you start, it's hard to stop.
(3 ratings)

Cream Cheese And Honey Turnovers

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By Ilean Maite Benvenuti
This is my take on the very traditional Puerto Rican "quesitos." They remind me of ...
(2 ratings)

Mild Cheese Fondue

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By Barbara Kavorkian
A nice mild cheese for those not into getting into the unknown (stronger) cheeses that ...
(3 ratings)
Plate of fried ravioli.

Super Duper Easy Fried Ravioli - Yum!

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By Dana Ramsey
Each year my husband and I host a Christmas Eve Party for friends and family ...
(4 ratings)

Goat Cheese, Bacon And Jalapeno Pecan Tartlets

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By Helen Fields
The smoky, salty, crunchy bacon is a delicious complement to the creamy goat cheese. ...
(1 rating)

Baked Crab Dip

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By Michelle Hickey
This recipe will amaze you. It can also be served as a rich side dish ...
(2 ratings)

Holiday Meatballs

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By Edith Kehoe
Ideal for a crowd, a buffet or potluck. Always a hit!
(2 ratings)

Enchilada Nibbles

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By Pat Duran
This recipe is from my own cookbook published in 1974. This was enjoyed every ...
(2 ratings)

Zesty And Tangy Meatballs

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By Teressa Drenth
These have been a staple at all three of my children's graduation open houses and ...
(2 ratings)

Spicy Snack Mix

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By Julie Rupprecht
Some recipes call for dill which we didn't care for. Others for more cayenne pepper ...
(3 ratings)

Tater Poppers

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By Darci Bos
We were visiting family out of state and we were picked to bring appetizers and ...
(1 rating)

Sweet Heat Bacon Sirloin Bites

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By Mary Shivers
These bacon-wrapped steak appetizers are always popular on game day. If your crowd is large, ...
(4 ratings)

Cucumber Snacks

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By Eileen Hineline
Everyone loves to snack on something. I like a snack that is crisp and crunchy ...
(2 ratings)

Bacon Brie Tarts

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By Pamela Rappaport
So easy, so quick, and always a hit at parties.
(3 ratings)
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