holiday appetizers

  • Smoked Salmon Crostini

    What This Smoked Salmon Crostini Is All About This smoked salmon crostini is one of those recipes that doesn’t try to reinvent anything — and that’s exactly why it works. It’s built on simple, familiar components that are layered with intention: lightly toasted baguette, creamy cheese, smoky salmon, sharp onion, briny capers, and a bright…

  • Caviar Potato Boats

    What Are Caviar Potato Boats? Caviar Potato Boats are one of those appetizers that look like something you’d see at a high-end tasting menu, but the truth is they’re incredibly simple. You’re working with mini potatoes that get boiled just until fork-tender, sliced in half, and gently hollowed out to form a natural “boat.” Each…

  • Clams Casino

    It’s hard to beat the salty-sweet combo of clams, butter, bacon, and breadcrumbs — and that’s exactly what makes Clams Casino such a timeless appetizer. Originating from Rhode Island, this dish has been a coastal favorite for over a century. Each clam is steamed open in white wine, then topped with a savory mix of…