Holiday Appetizers in Holiday Meal

What are some meat-free holiday appetizers?

Assemble a tray of raw veggies, pitas and pretzel chips to pair with warm spinach artichoke dip or hummus. Top slices of crispy bread with a tomato basil mix for a vegan bruschetta. Use vegan cheese to make a cheese ball or cheese dip to pair with crackers. Buy some meatless meatballs to make mini vegan meatball sliders.

Can you make cocktail meatballs in a slow cooker?

Sweet and sour meatballs, also known as cocktail meatballs, can easily be made in a slow cooker. To your slow cooker, add one package of fully cooked frozen meatballs, one chopped onion, grape jelly, chili sauce or BBQ sauce, and cook on low for two to four hours. Guests can serve themselves from the multicooker for ease, or you can serve the meatballs on a tray with a toothpick in each meatball.

How do I know what cheese to pair with the foods on my charcuterie board?

The meats and cheeses on your charcuterie board are the foundation and anchor for your board. The meat and cheeses need to pair and then from there, choose pickled vegetables, crackers, and other foods based on the pairings. Choose up to four cheeses for your board and provide cured meats options that pair with each cheese. Include a mix of hard and soft cheeses. For example, hard cheeses like aged parmesan or asiago pair well with salami and prosciutto. Soft cheeses like goat cheese go well with smoked salmon.