Optimize time by choosing pre-halved and peeled butternut squash from the prepared produce section if it’s available.
For a twist, try this method with other winter squash like delicata or acorn squash.
Serve this easy appetizer with wooden picks at your next party.
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Smoked Tuna Spread Canapes
Try this easy canape recipe for your next cocktail party.
This combination tastes downright decadent, but these easy stuffed mushrooms are actually good for you.
for a larger gathering.
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Baked Brie with Jam in Puff Pastry
This best baked Brie recipe is also the easiest.
Serve this simple appetizer with apple wedges and crackers and watch it disappear in seconds!
It’s bound to be your new party go-to.
Enjoy this casserole over rice for dinner or serve it with chips as a game-day appetizer.
Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.
Cooking radishes also tones down any bitterness, while leaving plenty of sweet, earthy flavors to enjoy.
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Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.
Turn this appetizer into a main dish by making it the star of your next grain bowl.
Made with just three ingredients, these bites come together quickly and present beautifully.
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you’re free to use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread.
If the feta seems too thick, add 1 teaspoon water at a time until loosened.
Walnuts provide a nice crunchiness, but you could easily swap in another nut like pecans or pistachios.
If you have leftover cranberry sauce, try a dollop in some yogurt or oatmeal for an easy breakfast.
Don’t skip the step of letting the tomatoes drain before mixing!
The salt infuses flavor while drawing out moisture so the toasts won’t get soggy before serving.
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Baked Spaghetti Squash Fritters
These crispy loaded fritters are perfect for parties.
Baking them instead of frying cuts down on labor (and oil splatters).
Easy Black Bean Dip
This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic.
Dip them into marinara, pesto or ranch dressing for an irresistible snack or appetizer.
Air-Fryer Beets with Feta
This air-fryer beets with feta recipe is a great way to enjoy beets.
Puff pastry surrounds the savory filling, adding a crispy golden crust on the outside.
The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs.
Keep the ingredients on hand and you could whip these up for impromptu holiday cocktail parties.
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