Giada De Laurentiis’ Best Christmas Appetizers

A tasty combination to put on crostini toast: these appetizers feature frozen peas, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil for a light pesto. It’s bright and cheerful for your holiday table too!

Easy-to-make and easy-to-eat, these artichoke arancini are the perfect vegan appetizers for your holiday pre-dinner lineup.

Cheese ravioli can be jazzed up for the holiday season with this satisfying appetizer featuring pasta that’s breaded then fried, sprinkled with Parmesan and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Macaroni and cheese as an appetizer? You bet! These baked mac-and-cheese cups are the super-delicious (and appetizer-friendly) way to eat a creamy comfort-food classic.

Looking for a tasty way to incorporate savoury Brussels sprouts into your holiday appetizer selection? These oven-roasted crostini with are just the thing.

These Italian-inspired mini pizzas topped with ricotta, Parmesan, shaved fennel and cherry tomatoes are a crowd-pleasing party bite for the holiday. Can’t get enough? Here’s are 10 tips for making restaurant-style pizza at home.

Replace the bread with veggies with these flavourful appetizers. Grilled portobello mushrooms make for a fresh take on bruschetta that will lighten up your holiday meal planning.

These tasty mini frittatas are made from linguine cut into smaller pieces, tossed with a mascarpone sauce with prosciutto, mozzarella, Asiago, parsley and garlic. Baked in mini muffin tins until crispy, these little bites are as fun to eat as they are delicious.

These crostini are topped with a garlicky pesto that combines mushrooms and walnuts. They’re easy to make for last-minute entertaining and definite crowd-pleasers for the holidays.

Add prosecco to a traditional mignonette, shuck your favourite type of oyster and spoon on salty caviar for an elegant, easy appetizer to brighten up any holiday table!

Take your arancini to the next level by stuffing them with chicken-apple sausage for an unexpected holiday treat.

These cheese-stuffed dates with prosciutto combine salty and sweet flavours for a quick and elegant appetizer that only takes a few minutes to put together.

Keep things festive and lighten up the table with these green and red cucumber cups that pay tribute to the Italian flag. Refreshing, simple and ready for your holiday crowd in a flash.

These homemade calzones are a lovely size for holiday parties and the customizable fillings suit any guests’ taste.