Dips for Chips or Veggies

Salsa

Guacamole

Tostitos Tortilla Scoop Appetizers

Hot Artichoke Dip

Clam Dip – This continues to be a Hankins' family favorite at Christmas.  It's good with potato chips and carrots & celery.

Spinach Dip – This dip is not only good, it is also a feast for the eye.  Hollow out a red cabbage to hold the dip and encircle it with a variety of vegetables.  Find a large circular platter lined with a decorative lettuce for placement of crudités.

Crab and Parmesan Dip

 

       Meat Appetizers

Pepperoni Stuffed Mushrooms

Crab Cake Appetizers with Roasted Pepper Aioli

Sausage in Apricot Sauce – this is a man-pleaser appetizer.

Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce – takes some prep time and grilling, but worth it!

Sesame Chicken Skewers – serve with an Asian meal

Grilled Chicken Wings

Party Cocktail Sausages

 

       Cheese Dishes

Cheese Fondue

Brie with Fig Spread - This is a very easy appetizer and a crowd pleaser.  I like to serve it Christmas Eve.

 

      Vegetable Starters

Caponata - This Italian eggplant appetizer needs to be made a day ahead

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Red Pepper Hummus

Warm Red Pepper & Turnip Green Dip - this is a very colorful dip to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach

 

      Sauces

Mango-Cucumber Sauce - serve with fish

Ginger Dipping Sauce - serve with pork tenderloins, chicken tenderloins, bread sticks, celery, or other crispy vegetables.

Tartar Sauce

Barbeque Sauce & Herb Spice Rub