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
Image and recipe via @karmanmeyer
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
Image and recipe via @elenabesser
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
Image and recipe via @andreapaul.rd
Some call them Grinch grapes, others call them Santa grapes — but what everyone should agree on is that the colorful bites are adorable and easy to make — and they add a welcome bit of fruit to your standard holiday carb fest.
Image and recipe via @jillian_leagh
Image and recipe via @jillian_leagh
Not much of a cook? Focus on festive arrangements and rely on quality store-bought cheese, meats and other antipasti to bring the flavor. Tip: Make sure to get a photo of the wreath before your guests gobble it up.
Image and recipe via @alidaryder
Image and recipe via @alidaryder