45+ Party food ideas

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If you look for delicious and easy party food ideas for the upcoming holidays, you’ve got to the right place!

From crispy crostini to creamy dipping sauces and savoury fritters, here you’ll find plenty of ideas to feed a crowd.

5-Ingredient carrot fritters

The party season is around the corner, and there’s nothing more exciting than planning a holiday table for family and friends. It’s such a great fun to share a variety of classic appetizers and easy finger food while sipping a glass of wine (or two, maybe three! : ).

Here I’ve gathered 40 party food ideas, from crostini topped with the most delicious ingredients, to savory patties fresh from the oven, yummy dips, focaccia and cheese board ideas.

Easy appetizer recipes that come in handy all year round.

Most of them are vegetarian, economical, and can be made ahead of time. !

And if you prefer vegan recipes or Italian-style recipes, don’t miss out this collection of 50 vegan appetizers, these terrific 40+ Italian appetizers and 25 dairy-free appetizers and vegetarian appetizers.

And now let the party begin! : )

Party food ideas

I hope you love this collection of easy party food ideas as much as I do!

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Whether you plan an epic holiday party, Christmas dinners, potlucks or any other special occasion, I hope that a few of these easy recipes will be on the menu!

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45+ Party food ideas

These easy party food ideas are so easy to make and perfect for any occasion! Crispy crostini, creamy dips, crackers, focaccia and cheese to feed a crowd all year round. This carrot fritter recipe is one of our favorites and requires only 5 ingredients.
Update: originally published in November 2021, today I've updated this collection with new recipes and photos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Party food ideas
Servings: 20 Fritters
Author: Katia

Ingredients

Carrot Fritters

  • 1 lb (440 grams) grated carrots
  • 2 small eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ cup coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • tsp black pepper (optional)

Yoghut Hummus Dip

  • ¾ cup chickpea hummus
  • ¾ cup plain yoghurt
  • 1-2 Tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease or line with parchment paper a baking pan.
  • Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until combined. The grated carrots might release some moisture, you want to drain it, and you might add a little flour if the mixture is still wet.
  • Take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture, place it on the baking pan and flatten slightly with your hand. 
  • Bake the fritters for about 12 minutes, then turn them over and keep baking for a further 12 minutes or until golden and crispy. Check your oven, the baking time might be slightly different.
  • Meamwhile, mix plain yoghurt, hummus and lemon juice in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Add a bit more of lemon juice if you like.
  • Serve the fritters while they're still warm with the yogurt-hummus dip. However, they taste nice even when they are cold. Enjoy!

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