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Holiday Cranberry Chutney

Submitted by: Cheryl Lottman
Provided by: Taste of Home
A chunky chutney like this one makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. I give them the chutney in a decorated jar with a package of cream cheese and a box of crackers. It makes a lovely snack and is just as good alongside a main dish. --Cheryl Lottman Stillwater, Minnesota 

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Krista's Queso

Submitted by: KIMBERSMOM
This party dip is made in the slow cooker with breakfast sausage and processed cheese. 

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Orange-Ginger Fruit Dip

Submitted by: Trisha Faulk
Provided by: Taste of Home
A platter of colorful cut-up fruit surrounding a bowl of this fluffy no-fuss dip will sweeten any holiday buffet table. It's a great way to get kids to eat fruit, too! 

Toasted Almond Party Spread

Submitted by: Kim Sobota
Provided by: Taste of Home
This rich spread goes a long way at holiday parties. Almonds and Swiss cheese are a classic combination that never goes out of style. --Kim Sobota, Plymouth, Minnesota 

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Fluffy Orange Spread

Submitted by: Ruth Hastings
Provided by: Taste of Home
With its pleasant orange flavor, this simple spread perfectly tops a variety of breads. Each bit has just the right amount of sweetness. --Ruth Hastings 

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Cheesy Corn Spread

Submitted by: Jan Henderson
Provided by: Taste of Home
Canned Mexicorn lends a sweet twist to this cheesy crowd-pleaser from Jan Henderson of Smackover, Arkansas. 

Cheesy Sausage Dip

Submitted by: Curtis Cole
Provided by: Taste of Home
The garlic really comes through in this crowd-pleasing cheese dip. It's one of our family's all-time favorites. I serve it in a slow cooker with a basket of tortilla chips alongside. 

Holiday Appetizer Puffs

Submitted by: Kathy Fielder
Provided by: Taste of Home
Good things come in little packages with these melt-in-your-mouth puffs. Besides crabmeat, I've used whipped cream or pudding as the filling to create bite-sized desserts. 

Spruced-Up Cheese Spread

Submitted by: Judy Grimes
Provided by: Simple & Delicious
'A neighbor who's a wonderful cook is the one who gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread,' writes Judy Grimes from Brandon, Mississippi. It's easy to shape into a Christmas tree for a festive occasion. See page 58 for details. 

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Cheese Ball I

Submitted by: Ellen Rainey
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers. 

Baked Cheddar Bacon Spread

Submitted by: Kathy Fehr
Provided by: Taste of Home
Potlucks at work just aren't the same without this deliciously rich spread. --Kathy Fehr, Fairbury, Illinois 

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Cider Cheese Fondue

Submitted by: Kim Marie Van Rheenen
Provided by: Simple & Delicious
Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy quick-to-fix fondue that has just a hint of apple. TIP: You can also serve this appetizer with apple or pear wedges, says Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois. 

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Dill Vegetable Dip

Submitted by: Karen Gardiner
Provided by: Taste of Home
A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it every year at our holiday open house. 

Louisiana Crab Dip

Submitted by: Ruby Williams
Provided by: Taste of Home
When friends visit from other parts of the country, I treat them to a Cajun-style Christmas. This flavor-packed seafood dip gives them a delicious taste of the Bayou State. 

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Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Submitted by: Cloyd Sensenig
Provided by: Taste of Home
My wife was a great cook and I loved to help her. She served this dip with crackers, pretzels or fresh fruit at our family get-togethers, especially during the holidays. -Cloyd Sensenig, West Lawn, Pennsylvania 

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Creamy Sourdough Snack

Submitted by: Darelyn Payes
Provided by: Taste of Home
'This snack was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party,' says Darelyn Payes of Hayward, California. 

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Submitted by: Sheryl Renner
Provided by: Taste of Home
Color it Christmas with a platter of red and green apple slices piled 'round a bowl of this yummy no-fuss fruit dip! The dip also goes well with strawberries, grapes and kiwi. 

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Bread Bowl Fondue

Submitted by: June Mullins
Provided by: Taste of Home
Veggies and toasted bread cubes make the perfect dippers for this thick, rich ham and cheese dip from June Mullins of Livonia, Missouri. 

Festive Olive Cheese Ball

Submitted by: Rachel Burns
This is a cheese ball that has olives, butter and garlic in it, and it is rolled in walnuts - we enjoyed it every year at Christmas as children. 

Marinated Beef Fondue

Submitted by: DeEtta Rasmussen
Provided by: Taste of Home
'Guests will enjoy cooking this boldly seasoned meat, then dipping it in zippy sauce,' notes field editor DeEtta Rasmussen of Fort Madison, Iowa. 

 
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