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14 Easy Holiday Appetizers That Look Way Fancier Than They Actually Are

Be an epic host without any kitchen drama!
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Stuffed Mushrooms With Pesto and Crushed Almonds
Mushrooms are a meaty option that will appeal to vegetarians and carnivores alike — plus, the zingy pesto adds some jolly green to the table.

Image and recipe via @malenanutricion

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Fruit Christmas Tree
It wouldn't be the holidays without a (fruit) Christmas tree! Unlike some other Instagrammable options, this one doesn't require hours of preparation. It combines whole fruits (blueberries and raspberries) with kiwi slices. This is also a great opportunity to use that star-shaped cutter you bought on Amazon at 2:00 a.m. three years ago.

Image and recipe via @partieswithacause

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Apple Bites
It can be nice to have a cold appetizer along with all of the comforting warm dishes. These prosciutto-wrapped apple bites tick all the flavor profiles — and you don't even need to turn on the stove to make them.

Image and recipe via @karmanmeyer

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Chocolate-Covered Bacon
Who is going to complain about chocolate and bacon? (Vegetarians aside, of course.) These are the salty-sweet bites that guests will be raving about, so make extras... just try to resist the urge to eat everything while you're making the delicious treats.

Image and recipe via @elenabesser

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Cranberry, Rosemary and Sharp Cheddar Scones
These moreish scones have all of the flavors of the holidays. And, even better, they can be made up to a week ahead of time and kept in the fridge — now that's a holiday miracle.

Image and recipe via @andreapaul.rd

BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | NOV 26, 2019 | SHARES
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