1. Mini Caprese Skewers

1. Thread a cherry tomato onto a skewer.
2. Follow with a basil leaf and a mozzarella ball.
3. Repeat until all ingredients are used, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

2. Spinach and Artichoke Dip Bites

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and garlic powder in a bowl.
3. Spoon mixture into mini phyllo cups.
4. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

3. Stuffed Mushrooms

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop them.
3. Mix chopped stems with cream cheese, parmesan, breadcrumbs, and seasoning.
4. Fill mushroom caps with this mixture and bake for 25 minutes.

4. Bacon-Wrapped Dates

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pit dates if necessary, then stuff with almonds if desired.
3. Wrap each date in a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.

5. Sweet Potato Rounds with Avocado

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds and roast for 25 minutes.
3. Mash avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread avocado on roasted sweet potatoes and sprinkle with paprika.

6. Christmas-Themed Cheese Boards

1. Prepare cheeses and cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. Arrange cheeses on a large platter with crackers, nuts, and fruits.
3. Drizzle honey over cheese or fruit for a festive touch.

7. Shrimp Cocktail

1. Arrange cooked shrimp on a platter with a bowl of cocktail sauce in the center.
2. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley for decoration.

8. Sausage Rolls

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
3. Place ground sausage on one end and roll up the pastry.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

9. Mini Quiches

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl.
3. Fill pie crusts with ham or spinach and cheese toppings.
4. Pour egg mixture over fillings and bake for 20 minutes.

10. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

1. Melt dark chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler.
2. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, then place on wax paper.
3. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the dipped strawberries for decoration.