Heavenly Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres

- Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott1/14
Smoked Salmon Tartines With Fried Capers
Because the holidays are special, and nothing says special like smoked salmon. Make the pickled red onion in advance and top the toasts with capers and plenty of cooling crème fraîche.
- Zach DeSart2/14
Horseradish Cherry Tomatoes
These rich tomato bites are just three ingredients. Hollow out cherry tomatoes, fill them with horseradish mayo, and top them with chopped herbs. Sometimes, it doesn't take much to make a good impression.
- Photo by Yuki Sugiura3/14
Rose Beef Bites with Horseradish Cream
These "rose" beef canapes are a bite to behold. Lay on the horseradish cream thick.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes4/14
Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Dipping Sauce
Made with soy sauce and cilantro, these pork and veal meatballs will make you wonder why you just stuck to red sauce.
- photo by Lara Ferroni5/14
Bite-Size Chipotle Chicken Soft Tacos (tinga de pollo)
What makes the most addictive appetizer? Tinga de pollo is your answer. These bite-sized chipotle chicken tacos won't last long on the holiday spread.
- Linda Pugliese<br>food styling by Anna Hampton<br>props from ABC Home, Sur La Ta6/14
Oyster Ices
If your holiday celebration is looking luxe, you should chill. Like chill these oysters and serve them with "ices," frozen flakes of sauces like Tabasco that'll add texture.
- 7/14
Bite-Size Garlic Bread With Fresh Herbs
Why leave bread as a starter to the restaurants, especially when you could be serving these spicy and herb-coated garlic bread bites? Careful: these are dangerously easy to fill up on, and you want to leave room for the main event.
- Lara Ferroni8/14
Pretzel Bites with Quick Cheddar Dip
Pillowy, soft, and dippable. These pretzel bites are great with a bowl of mustard, or you can make a Cheddar dip.
- Danny Kim10/14
Crab Toasts with Spicy Yogurt
Crab salad doesn't have to be exclusively mayo-based. Use yogurt instead for a tangy (and less caloric) toast topping.
- Con Poulos11/14
Crustless Mini Quiches
Expecting a crowd? You'll want to invite these mini quiches over. The recipe calls for a cheese and broccoli filling and makes a big yield.
- photo by George Whiteside12/14
Potato Croquetas with Saffron Alioli
Get a little Spanish influence for your appetizer spread by using these croquetas, which are warming fried potato bites that are great dipped in saffron aïoli.
- photo by Coral von Zumwalt13/14
Mini Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tarts
Making a pie for dessert? Use extra crust to form the base of these goat cheese and zucchini tarts—it'll get nice and crispy.
- Photo by Lisa Hubbard14/14
Mini Crab Cakes
These make the richness of a crab cake much more manageable. You could have another without guilt. Or three more.