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Make-Ahead Holiday Appetizers

By Charlyne Mattox Updated August 18, 2016
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Sesame Crab Cakes With Chili Mayo

Sesame Crab Cakes With Chili Mayo
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Serve mini crab cakes topped with a spicy sauce; both can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.

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Shrimp With Spiced Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp With Spiced Cocktail Sauce
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Jazz up a classic appetizer with a homemade cocktail sauce made with cumin, garlic, ginger, and mustard seeds.

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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes With Creamy Dill Sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes With Creamy Dill Sauce
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Anything wrapped in bacon becomes instantly delicious. These snacks can be prepped up to a day ahead.

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Broccoli Rabe and Pecorino Tart

Broccoli Rabe and Pecorino Tart
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Assemble this easy tart—made with frozen puff pastry, sautéed broccoli rabe, mozzarella, and pecorino—up to 12 hours ahead.

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Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip

Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip
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Can’t decide whether to serve spinach dip or onion dip? This recipe combines the best of both worlds and can be made 2 days in advance.

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Sweet and Sour Squash Crostini With Gruyère

Sweet and Sour Squash Crostini With Gruyère
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Baked butternut squash and melted Gruyère cheese are a warm, comforting topping for baguette slices. The crostini can be assembled up to 12 hours ahead.

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