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Get ahead of the day-of frenzy with these mouthwatering appetizers. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday gathering, birthday or any other occasion, you’ll thank yourself for having made such a flavorful dish for the function. Recipes like our Garlic Hummus and Whipped Cottage Cheese take only 15 minutes or less to prepare and can be made days in advance.
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Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese
PHOTOGRAPHER: RACHEL MAREK, FOOD STYLIST: ANNIE PROBST
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02of 10Pimiento CheesePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Lauren McAnellyAleppo pepper, a mild and fruity chile, is unusual yet a good fit for pimiento cheese in this easy twist on the classic Southern cheese dip. Ancho chile or even hot sauce works as well. Add this homemade pimiento cheese to a charcuterie board spread, use it in a sandwich or serve alongside cut veggies for a dip.View Recipe
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Pimiento Cheese
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Lauren McAnelly
Aleppo pepper, a mild and fruity chile, is unusual yet a good fit for pimiento cheese in this easy twist on the classic Southern cheese dip. Ancho chile or even hot sauce works as well. Add this homemade pimiento cheese to a charcuterie board spread, use it in a sandwich or serve alongside cut veggies for a dip.
03of 10Garlic HummusThis garlic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!View Recipe
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Garlic Hummus
This garlic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!
04of 10Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & HoneyThis easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Be sure to process the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and you’ll avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred.View Recipe
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Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey
This easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Be sure to process the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and you’ll avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred.
05of 10Garlic-Chile Marinated OlivesSimply pour warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to infuse them with loads of flavor fast. These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizer—add any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them.View Recipe
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Garlic-Chile Marinated Olives
Simply pour warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to infuse them with loads of flavor fast. These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizer—add any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them.
06of 10Lemon-Thyme Whipped RicottaThis stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta.View Recipe
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Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta
This stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta.
07of 10Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell PeppersTed & Chelsea CavanaughA quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer.View Recipe
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Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
A quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer.
08of 10Olive TapenadeEric WolfingerHead to the olive bar at your grocery store to get a mix of brined and oil-cured olives for more complex flavor. Moroccan (Beldi), Kalamata, Niçoise and Castelvetrano make a nice combo.Olive Tapenade
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Olive Tapenade
Eric Wolfinger
Head to the olive bar at your grocery store to get a mix of brined and oil-cured olives for more complex flavor. Moroccan (Beldi), Kalamata, Niçoise and Castelvetrano make a nice combo.
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Avocado-Yogurt Dip
10of 10Creamy Spinach DipTry this light spinach dip made healthier with reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese instead of full-fat cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. It will save you a whopping 84 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving when compared to traditional versions. Serve it with pita chips and crunchy vegetables or spread it on a sandwich.Creamy Spinach Dip
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Creamy Spinach Dip
Try this light spinach dip made healthier with reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese instead of full-fat cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. It will save you a whopping 84 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving when compared to traditional versions. Serve it with pita chips and crunchy vegetables or spread it on a sandwich.
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