Appetizers and Snacks

These bite-sized snacks are perfect for New Year's entertaining or a post-holiday recess.

These mussels are topped with a cheesy mix of jalapenos and green onions and broiled in the oven until golden and bubbling. These are a great appetizer to assemble in advance and then simply broil before serving. The mussels do double duty by providing their own serving vessels, which need no clean-up.—Haley Polinsky

Pickling eggs requires thinking ahead, but crossing some prep off your list a few days before a party is a good thing! The finished result is a tangy spin on a classic that balances the richness of a traditional devilled egg. What’s more, beets bring a stunning colour to the party that will put everyone in a festive mood.

Like crab dip in devilled egg form, these will disappear in record time.

With one simple base and some imaginative add-ins and garnishes, there are infinite ways to trick out these retro bites.