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Whether you’re looking to put out a few bites before the big meal or planning a night of nibbles for New Year’s Eve, we’ve got eight elegant hors d’oeuvre to wow your guests this year. Make one or make them all, and celebrate the holidays in style.



Mini Panini with Porchetta Tenderloin & Caper Mayo and Spicy Black Bean Hot Cocoas

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Twice-Baked Mini Potatoes with Lobster & Crème Fraîche and Mushroom Tartlet Tatins

Petite potatoes are baked with a sumptuous stuffing of lobster and chives, while meaty mushrooms and puff pastry combine for a savoury spin on tarte tatin.



Oysters on the Half Shell with Green Apple Mignonette

For seafood lovers, it wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without a platter of freshly shucked oysters. Instead of cocktail sauce, serve the briny bivalves with a punchy mignonette starring tart green apple and zippy jalapeño.

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Beet Crostini with Ricotta & Kale Pesto and Mini Tostadas with Pulled Chicken & Pineapple

Colourful one-bite wonders include vegetarian crostini with slow-roasted beets and creamy ricotta, and tiny tostadas with saucy chicken and sweet pineapple.



Salmon Tartare on Nori Chips

Easy-to-make seaweed crisps provide a dramatic backdrop for salmon tartare punched up with ginger, soy sauce and hot sauce. This versatile recipe could also be made with tuna and served on endive spears or potato chips.

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