The secret to seemingly effortless holiday entertaining? Simple appetizers and quick prep. These 5-ingredient wonders take a less-is-more approach, without sacrificing flavor. Plus, they look impressive, so no one will guess you whipped them up in record time.
Garlic-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Baked Brie with Dried Cherries & Thyme
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Garlic Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
by Rori Trovato
Roasting the shrimp with garlic gives them a punch that's great with my # cocktail sauce.
Serves four to six.
1-1/2 lb. jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), shells peeled, tails left on
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
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Baked Brie with Dried Cherries & Thyme
by Tony RosenfeldServes eight.
1/2-lb. wheel of Brie (about 4-inch diameter), at room temperature
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip
by Tony RosenfeldServes eight.
10-oz. package frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and chopped
6 oz. can artichoke hearts, thinly sliced and patted dry
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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