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Easy appetizers for all the ways you holiday

Make the most of every holiday moment with our collection of easy appetizers. From bake-and-serve nibbles to plant-based snacks, charcuterie boards and irresistible cheeses, we've got something to suit every occasion and guest. All are ready in an instant, so you can jump right into the festive spirit!

Ring in the New Year Right

The big, end-of-year party calls for knockout appetizers to go along with your signature cocktails, mocktails and of course favourite bubbly. Serve this roundup of impressive bites and your guests will be complimenting your hosting skills well into the new year.

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Make it Special with Shrimp

Dive into this succulent seafood app. Its crispy, delicate, Japanese-inspired coating is the ideal morsel for this special night. The added sweet soy-ginger dipping sauce makes for a stress-free night to celebrate with a crowd or a hungry-few.

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Savvy Crowd-Pleasing Crab

Sweet crab, blended savoury cream cheese and green onion bundled up in a crispy, golden and hand-folded wonton is a seafoodies dream. This pre-made, bake-and-serve app makes hosting a fête thoroughly fuss-free.

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French Classic with a Twist

Imagine a bowl of French onion soup with its signature rich broth and luscious Swiss cheese that inspired the beloved chip dip. This app takes that taste sensation and wraps it up in bite-sized puff pastry morsels.

A Foodie Friendmas

Your buddies will say nothing matters except the company, but you know everyone appreciates great food. All the more reason to opt for our easy-to-prep and serve apps that truly deliver on flavour when you’ve got your crew gathered. Less time in the kitchen means more time for catching up and hanging out.

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Like Wings, but Better

Like your favourite wings, only in veggie form. Pop these cauliflower nuggets in the oven, then toss with their signature spicy Buffalo sauce. Or how-off and serve them on goat cheese crostini.

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Don’t Skimp on the Shrimp

Responsibly sourced, Ocean Wise certified Pacific Shrimp, with no preservatives and is both peeled and deveined: This super-easy app suits every gathering. Especially when it comes with its own cocktail sauce that’s tomato-rich with a horseradish kick.

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An Italian-Inspired App

This friend-sized tray of Italian-inspired charcuterie features two Genoa salamis, one with extra heat and spice, plus a tender Italian-imported Prosciutto which comes packaged for easy portioning. The lot is guaranteed to start your group’s trip-to-Italy conversation again.

The Appetizer Dinner

No question: Time is of the essence during the holidays. There’s so much planning, shopping, working, and of course party-going to do. What better reason to enjoy a non-dinner dinner of everyone’s favourite apps! No stressing in the kitchen, just bake-and-serve: a stellar plan for the season’s busiest days and nights.

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Quiche for a Crowd

This 18-piece assortment features this quintessential app in two flavour combos: three-cheese with cheddar, part-skim mozzarella and Feta; and spinach and feta Florentine. Savoury, substantial and satisfying. Eggs for dinner: Yes, indeed.

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A Full Plate of Party Pastry

Creamy cheese filling paired with fruits that come wrapped in delicate phyllo pastry and are ready in 14 minutes flat: Amazing! Have everyone sample all three flavours: Cranberry and Brie Cheese, Fig and Mascarpone Cheese, Apple and White Cheddar Cheese.

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A Dinner of Dim Sum

For dim sum devotees, the holidays came early. This 12-piece collection includes delicate bundles stuffed with shrimp, green onion, and carrot (Siu Mai); shrimp and vegetables (Har Gow) and shrimp dumplings with coriander and onion. Included is the requisite soya-ginger dipping sauce.