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    Home » Appetizers & Hors D'Oeuvres » Best Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes

    Best Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes

    Dec 27, 2023 · by Valentina · 37 Comments

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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.

    9 images of appetizers and hors d'oeuvres in a grid.

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

    A cocktail 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

    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!

    Small stack of sweet potato pancakes on parchment paper, with a sprig or oregano behind it.

    Rosemary-Honey Turkey Meatballs

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

    Rosemary Turkey Meatballs with Honey on a narrow white plate with toothpicks

    Cucumber Dill Canapés

    This is hands down the most popular hors d'oeuvre I've ever served!

    Row of Cucumber Dill Canapes on a white plate.

    Seared Ahi Tuna Bites with Wasabi Glaze

    Impress your guests with these beauties in just 20 minutes!

    About a dozen square ahi tuna bites with toothpicks on a white plate.

    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!

    Square pieces of spiced potato with half of a cherry tomato on top with toothpicks.

    Grapes 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.

    Grape Appetizer on a toothpick with chorizo and cheese.

    Warm Olives

    It may sound and look simple, but the taste is amazing, and it's super quick and easy.

    Narrow white olive dish with warm green olives on dark wood.

    Baked Feta with Olives

    Add a sliced baguette and your set!

    Terra cotta round baking dish filled with chopped olives and red peppers and two blocks of Feta cheese with toasts.

    Caramelized Spiced Pecans

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

    Small pile of caramelized spiced pecans on parchment

    Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint

    These are pretty, festive and delicious!

    Three small skewers with mozzarella balls and orange slices.

    But wait, there's more...

    • Champagne Grape Bruschetta
    • Vegetarian Mushroom Sushi Bake
    • 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, for dessert, any delicious cookie, brownie or dessert bar suits a cocktail 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

    • Several crisped, golden-brown cabbage potato pancakes on a wire cooling rack.
      Cabbage Potato Pancakes
    • Rosemary Turkey Meatballs with Honey on a narrow white plate with toothpicks
      Rosemary Turkey Meatballs with Honey
    • Several dried fig hors d'oeuvres on a white narrow plate with toothpicks in each one,
      Fig Appetizer with Manchego and Prosciutto
    • Pickled tomato salsa in a jar with a spoonful on top.
      Pickled Tomato Salsa

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sarah

      December 27, 2015 at 10:50 am

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 27, 2015 at 10:43 pm

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

        Reply
    2. Christine | Vermilion Roots

      December 27, 2015 at 8:46 am

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 27, 2015 at 10:43 pm

        Thanks, Christine! Happy New Year! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Mark, CompassandFork

      December 26, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Great combination of good looking appetizers. Like your photos.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 26, 2015 at 9:28 pm

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

        Reply
    4. Simon

      December 25, 2015 at 12:21 am

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 25, 2015 at 6:45 pm

        Thanks so much, Simon! I LOVE those meatballs!

        Reply
    5. Hillary @ 918 Plate

      December 24, 2015 at 2:32 pm

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 24, 2015 at 10:31 pm

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

        Reply
    6. Amanda@chewtown

      December 24, 2015 at 1:34 pm

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 24, 2015 at 10:30 pm

        Yay! Thanks, Amanda!

        Reply
    7. Daniela Apostol

      December 24, 2015 at 12:46 pm

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 24, 2015 at 10:30 pm

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

        Reply
    8. Julia (@Imagelicious)

      December 24, 2015 at 12:38 pm

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 24, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        Thanks, Julia! Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    9. sippitysup

      December 23, 2015 at 8:47 am

      What a party! Happy Holidays. GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        Right back atcha, Greg. XOXO

        Reply
    10. David

      December 22, 2015 at 5:37 pm

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

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 22, 2015 at 9:49 pm

        Thank you, David! XO

        Reply
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