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Looking for New Year’s Eve Appetizers for your party? I’ve got you covered! If you love dips, finger food or fried bite size food, you’re in the right place. These appetizers are perfect for the holiday season and your guests will love them!
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How Much Appetizer Should I Make?
If your party doesn’t include a main dish and you’re just going to serve several appetizers and maybe some other snacks, I recommend serving 4 appetizers for every 10 guests. However, if you’re serving a main dish, one or two appetizers should be enough for 10 guests.
Best New Year’s Eve Appetizers
Fried Calamari Recipe
Fried Calamari Recipe
This easy fried calamari recipe is one your whole family will enjoy! Calamari rings are soaked in milk to tenderize, coated in spiced flour and fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfection in every bite!
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Best Whipped Feta Dip Recipe
Ready in 10 minutes, this creamy whipped feta dip is super easy and tasty. Top with walnuts and serve with pita for a unique mezze at any gathering! Follow along to learn about which feta to select and how to make the best feta dip ever!
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Mutabal Recipe (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip)
Mutabal Recipe (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip)
Mutabal is a Middle Eastern eggplant dip with a nice smoky flavor. It's different from baba ganoush and can be served with fresh pita bread as an appetizer or on a mezze platter for a tasty feast!
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Fried Halloumi with Honey
Fried halloumi is tasty, easy and ready in 5 minutes. Once fried, crispy halloumi is paired with spicy honey to make a tasty appetizer in no time.
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Creamy Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Whipped ricotta is creamy, light and ready in 10 minutes. Topped with herbs, olives and nuts, you can serve it as a dip or spread with some fresh bread.
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Best Marinated Feta Recipe
Marinated feta takes only 5 minutes to make and is the perfect appetizer. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later. Cubes of creamy feta are coated with olive oil, spices, herbs and lemon peel, making this the ultimate Mediterranean snack!
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Arayes Recipe
Arayes are Lebanese meat stuffed pitas that are so easy to make. This classic Middle Eastern street food is ready in 20 minutes, ideal for a weeknight dinner. Follow along to learn how to make delicious beef arayes at home with just a few ingredients!
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Borani Laboo (Persan Beet Yogurt Dip)
Persian Yogurt Beet Dip (Borani Laboo)
Persian beet dip is an eye-popping addition to any spread. The bright color and flavor makes this easy 10-minute yogurt-based dip extra fun. You can use store-bought cooked beets or cook them from scratch.
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Marinated Olives with Walnuts (Zeytoon Parvardeh)
Marinated Olives with Walnuts
Marinated Olives made Persian style! Delicious olives marinated with walnuts, pomegranate molasses and herbs make a fantastic combination that is full of flavor!
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Walnut Pomegranate Cheese Ball
Walnut Pomegranate Cheese Ball
Pomegranate Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for fall and winter parties. This delicious cheese ball is packed with nuts and herbs.
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Easy Persian Appetizer Platter
Persian Appetizer Platter
Persian Appetizer Platter is a great choice for gatherings and parties. This platter is ready in 10 minutes and can be served as an afternoon snack too, it'll be great with a cup of tea!
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Mediterranean Mezze Platter
A tasty mezze platter is a cornerstone of any Mediterranean party. Learn how easy it is to build a Mediterranean mezze platter in just 10 minutes that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds!
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Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)
Melitzanosalata Recipe (Greek Eggplant Dip)
Melitzanosalata is a Greek eggplant dip that's made with eggplant, garlic and lemon juice. You can serve this eggplant appetizer as a part of a mezze platter with some pita.
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Pomegranate Guacamole
Bring all the festivities to your table with this delicious pomegranate guacamole. Gorgeous jewels of pomegranate with walnuts and feta brings a whole new flavor to the good old favorite!
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Hummus Recipe
This is the ultimate homemade hummus recipe. It’s smooth and creamy with a bright flavor, and pairs perfectly with bread! Follow along for tip and tricks, a video tutorial and complete details!
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Skordalia Greek Potato and Garlic Dip
Skordalia is a popular Greek potato and garlic dip that's creamy and so tasty. Watch the video to learn how to make this traditional Greek dip with just a few ingredients.
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Salmon Croquette Recipe Mediterranean Style
Salmon croquettes may sound fancy but they're so easy to make. This salmon croquettes recipe is an easy way to use up leftover salmon and make it into a delicious appetizer or light dinner.
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Lebanese Kibbeh Recipe (Video Tutorial)
Classic Kibbeh Recipe (Baked Or Fried)
Kibbeh is a Middle Eastern meatball dish containing bulgur, ground beef and warm spices. A great kibbeh is characterized by a tender shell stuffed with delicious spiced filling. Learn how to perfect this classic of Middle Eastern cuisine with our step-by-step tutorial and video.
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Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
Tirokafteri is a classic spicy Greek feta dip that's ready in 5 minutes. Made with creamy feta and roasted red peppers, you can enjoy this dip as part of a mezze platter with some pita bread.
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Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)
These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs.
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Muhammara Roasted Red Peppers and Walnut Dip
Muhammara Recipe (Syrian Red Pepper Dip)
Muhammara is a tasty roasted red pepper dip from Aleppo, Syria. This classic Muhammara recipe is made with roasted red peppers, walnuts and olive oil.
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Baked Feta Recipe with Honey And Zaatar
Baked Feta Recipe with Honey And Zaatar
This 20-minute baked feta recipe is easy and makes a delicious appetizer. It's made with only five ingredients and is topped with honey and zaatar.
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Mediterranean Deviled Eggs
These Mediterranean deviled eggs will be your favorite! They’re very delicious and light thanks to Greek yogurt, feta and spices. I’ve included instructions on how to prepare the eggs and variations of this delicious appetizer.
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Chicken Walnut Puff Pastry
This Chicken Walnut Puff Pastry is a great appetizer as it’s very easy and can be made ahead of time. The creamy and crunchy texture of this dish satisfies every appetite!
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The Best Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe
Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe
This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!
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The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba ganoush is a classic middle eastern eggplant recipe. Charred eggplant mixed with tahini makes a delicious dip that you can make in 30 minutes!
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Turkish Zucchini Fritters (Mucver)
Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver
Mucver or zucchini fritters is a classic Turkish dish that's ready in 30 minutes. This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and herbs and it's very simple to make.
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Kashke Bademjan (Persian eggplant dip)
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!
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Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)
Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later.
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Spicy Alaska Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Spicy crab stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer! Juicy mushrooms filled with a spicy crab filling are so delicious and easy to make.
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Best Loaded Hummus Recipe
This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes! Creamy hummus is topped with delicious toppings and served with pita!
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Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Gambas Al Ajillo)
Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Gambas Al Ajillo)
Gambas al ajillo, also known as garlic shrimp, is a classic Spanish tapa that's ready in 10 minutes. Delicious shrimp cooked in olive oil with a lot of garlic, it can’t get any better!
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Dolma Recipe (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
An easy recipe for dolma or stuffed grape leaves that's healthy and hearty. Check out the video and tutorial on how to make stuffed grape leaves.
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Pan Con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
Pan Con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
Pan con tomate is a Spanish tomato bread from Catalonia. It calls for 4 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes. Crusty bread and fresh tomatoes make this Spanish tapa very delicious.
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Best New Year’s Eve Appetizers
Looking for New Year's Eve Appetizers for your party? I've got you covered! If you love dips, finger food or fried bite size food, you're in the right place. These appetizers are perfect for the holiday season and your guests will love them!
Ingredients
- Check out each recipe for complete list of ingredients
Instructions
- Check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
- You can make many of these appetizers in advance, each recipe contains specific make-ahead instructions.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Oh wow, what a great collection of recipes. We spent some time in Greece this summer and I have been craving so many of these recipes, the eggplant to the fritters to all the dips! YESSS!! Thank you! I can’t wait to make these for my family this holiday season!
One of my favorite things is having a dinner with all appetizers. These are such great ideas for that!