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Canned cranberry sauce adds just the right amount of sweetness to these savoury meatballs.

Instructions Get more easy, make-ahead holiday appetizer recipes .

Bringing back the cheese ball (it never should have gone out of style). Coated with crunchy walnuts and fresh parsley, it's the perfect appetizer.

Easily spreadable, serve this mushroom-lentil spread with crostini & crackers. Toss some tomatoes and olives onto a plate for a pretty charcuterie board.

For the real deal, look for cheese wedges that have embossed rinds.

They might even bloom again next December.

Fondue is one of winter’s most exciting dishes (who doesn’t love a creamy melted cheese dip?). But before you go the traditional route, think about adding a few elegant extras; we upped the ante with spinach and artichoke hearts, and it pairs perfectly with artisanal breads, sweet peppers, sliced apples and pears. 

These bite-sized snacks are perfect for New Year's entertaining or a post-holiday recess.

A spicy nut mix for anyone that likes a little heat in every bite. 

These bite-sized snacks are perfect for entertaining. (Bonus: They're baked, not fried!)

Here's how to get that perfect glossy chocolate for dipping all of your holiday treats.

These chocolate-dipped biscotti wedges make are perfect for the chocolate-orange lovers in your life. Add a bag of coffee beans for a lovely Christmas gift.