Let’s Do Small Plates: A Collection of Appetizers

There’s nothing better than ringing in 2026 with a little variety. We’ve rounded up a collection of delicious small-plate recipes to keep you and your guests satisfied as you count down to midnight.

Beautiful Boards

If you’re leaning toward a platter of irresistible bites, artfully arranged so beautifully it could stop a food influencer mid-scroll, then look no further.

Fresh Start:

Freshen up your appetizer lineup with delicious veggies!

Mezze Board with Labneh

The Ultimate Charcuterie Expert:

Take a page from one of our most popular events, Cheese Madness, and make yourself the cheese expert at your New Year’s gathering. This guide features sixteen standout cheeses, complete with tasting notes and recipe pairings to help you build a board worth celebrating.

The Ultimate Cheese Madness Recipe Playbook

Poppable Bites

The champagne isn’t the only thing that’s going to be popping. Try these tasty, tiny, packed-with-flavor favorites.

Potato Skins with Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche

Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt & Herbs

Mini Polenta Tostadas

Vegan Gluten Free Onion Rings

Mini Cheeseballs

Potato Bacon Bites

Dips

Dip into 2026 with these delicious spreads.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

Sweet Treats:

Sweeten your clinks and toast!

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies

Easy Coconut Macaroons

Vegan Chocolate Truffles