EASY PARTY FOOD IDEAS | Holiday Recipes | December 2023

[@alainawilliamson5570]

Bless your heart for having to defend the pans. Anyone who cooks and bakes regularly can tell that its age on the tin, not food! These are all great ideas, thank you for the video!

[@NanaPapa123]

Honey, the type of person complaining about a clean but well used muffin tin, needs to face reality. When a person cooks all the time, pots and pans show the wear. Not everyone wants to spend every last cent they have embracing a throwaway mentality.

[@becki_booo]

So true!

[@bonniepwtf]

The baking pans and tins only get better the more you use them. Seriously something wrong with some folks & their need to pick at others.

[@audreycasassa1683]

Exactly!!!

[@priscillaweightman8380]

I was thinking to myself the same thing!

[@hannahwadsworth2150]

Use it up, wear it out. Make with do or do without! (I think that's the saying my mom says) ❤

[@gailroscoe7809]

Thank you for these. Some of my baking pans are over 60 years old. I appreciate that you are using your pans until they can’t be used anymore. It makes a lot more sense than using disposable pans. You are young, but you have wonderfully old fashioned ideas about practicality. Also, I’m going to try those meatballs with this method. :)

[@judilewis1348]

Great recipes! Can’t wait to try!

[@joanbeaudry8371]

I would love to have dishes that look like yours, I am so jealous!

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

The fact that you used Duke's in your spinach and artichoke appetizer makes you one of my favorite people 💚

[@rickyclark4870]

🤗🏚️

[@whoooami2090]

I have to admit, I’ve watched many appetizer videos that were just thrown together and didn’t seem like they would have a great taste. Your appetizers not only look great but seem like they would taste scrumptious as well.

[@noellejenkins6090]

Not the "having to defend your pans" comment!! 😂 I'm trying each one of these recipes! Thank you for being so kind!

[@rickyclark4870]

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[@hairdebi]

A muffin pan like a cookie sheet need to be seasoned in order to cook evenly, yours still looks brand new. Mine are almost black they’ve been seasoned for over Thirty years, I wouldn’t trade them for a brand new shiny set.

[@bonnieroberts2880]

Girl, you outdid yourself love your recipes perfect timing. Also, I can see you put a lot of work into this video. You are such a kind soul and you have a big heart love love love you.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! 🥹❤️

[@peskycitizen7582]

I’ve made the mini cheesecakes but used a Nabisco Nilla wafer (or any vanilla wafer brand) as the base. Works great and saves time and tastes great.

[@caroleezekiel6000]

I have too. Instead of making a strawberry sauce, I used cherry pie filling, or you could use any flavor pie filling.

[@peachieledbetter4550]

😊

[@lisagrafton2529]

I would love to eat every appetizer you made! They look and sound delicious! Then I'd top it off with the cheesecake!!! My family made something similar, but we use vanilla wafers as the crust! Just put a vanilla wafer in the bottom of a cupcake liner, and proceed with the cheesecake layer!!

[@haylieathome]

You have a genuine positivity that stops and makes a person think to be thankful for the small things! Love your channel and your food! Have a great Holiday season! 🎄

[@stephaniehays4527]

❤

[@dbdesigning]

❤ Well said! She really does have a great personality

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so so much! 🥹❤️

[@taylorstryker]

I love that you don’t throw the pan away people are sooo wasteful now a days❤

[@rickyclark4870]

🏡🤗

[@hollirussell6283]

I just found this video today as I’m looking for some appetizer recipes. I have to tell you that your southern accent is adorable. All the appetizers look delicious and you had great presentation. Can’t wait to try your recipes and watch more of your videos. Thanks 😊

[@zombiemom5088]

I 💯 agree cheeseballs definitely need to make a come back 😂

[@donnacarr3782]

Love your recipes! My muffin pan looks exactly like yours,I love it. 😊

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@ashleys7413]

I love your positive attitude and genuine personality. You’re a breath of fresh air and a joy to watch here on YT!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much, I really needed to hear that! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nicknack6042]

OMG you are always invited to the potluck!! Those cheesecakes and meatballs look soooo amazing!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@alicefair4091]

😊

[@kristengibson7127]

Thank you for the tip for the meatballs. I always put in my crockpot. I make homemade meatballs, chili sauce and grape jelly. I'm not a fan of cranberry, but I love sweet baby Ray's, sweet and spicy sauce 😊.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Perfect timing, I was just looking for new appetizer recipes to create.

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️

[@vickiebohy7609]

Exactly. It looks like my aunts', mom's and grandmothers' pans. Well used.

[@patriciakesler317]

And mine 😂

[@suznknight5896]

I liked your comment about how you felt making the strawberry sauce. I find cooking so satisfying!

[@MissSandyC]

These recipes look amazing - going to start making them now so I have it down pat before the Holidays - thank you! They look amazing! (I use my old muffin tins too - because they work - who cares if they looked 'well loved' - LOL)

[@bonniepwtf]

Everything you made looked so good and you presented them so nicely.🎉

[@rachelhutto4539]

Oooooo those cheesecakes look amazing !! 🤩 always love a good cheese ball too

[@eranga2814]

Wow.. many recipes in one video. It is really worth watching and trying this.

[@cheryllilley5115]

I am going to try ALL of these for our Superbowl party! It's only my husband and I at our party but I always make a "grazing" appetizer spread for us and these fit the bill perfectly! Also, Love your videos so much, you are one of my favorites, Kristin! Would love to see your charcuterie boards you make!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@p_mills32]

Thanks for sharing Kristin! The cheesecakes looked so perfect and Pinterest worthy! ❤❤ I hope you have a great holiday season 😊😊

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you SO much!! 💗💗

[@patriciadavidson6696]

All look yummy. Thank you.

[@clairesimoneaux1632]

All of these recipes look so delicious! I agree with you..every party needs a sandwich! Those pinwheels are calling my name, as well as the spinach and artichoke wontons. Yum! Thank you so much for sharing and happy holidays!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Wowww... All of these ideas were so original and unique. Thanks so much for sharing them with us!! The cheesecake cups were my favorite (I'm honestly drooling over here) 😂..... so I'll definitely be trying to make those!! Much love 💞😊

[@KristinStepp]

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[@WeepingWillow422]

That cheeseball... my tastebuds say yum 😋 but my gut says don't even think about it 😩 (I don't digest dairy very well). Those mini cheesecakes look like they came out of a bakery!

[@KristinStepp]

That’s the best compliment, thank you!!

[@Erica_O_No]

I started adding chopped up shrimp steamed with either old bay or tony chacheres to my spinach artichoke dip, it’s a winner. I love the idea of making the wonton cups! These are all great ideas, living in Alabama, they are all right up my alley!

[@shabel4085]

Wonderful recipes and you make them look so catered professional. I love you southern accent and you non wasting anything ideas.

[@ek4179]

I love your videos but especially the holiday ones. Started watching in 2020 and we make your Grinch cookies, caramel cookies & the toasted ravioli every year now ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! & oh I love to hear that, it’s been awhile since I’ve made any of those but now your reminder has me craving them haha!

[@ameliastelmach148]

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

[@savanah1407]

Thank you for sharing how to make the meatballs Not in a crockpot! I’m currently without one and was wondering how I’d go about making them in a pot

[@penguinsnsquirrels]

I am going to be trying the spinach and artichoke dip stuffed wontons because I absolutely love spinach and artichoke dip. I wonder if you could do it with Buffalo chicken dip as well? Great video as always. Happy Holidays!

[@KristinStepp]

Yes you can!! Thank you so much!

[@MissyWhite-r2o]

Anyone who cooks regularly has some pans like that one! Also, the pans that are used at your favorite restaurant will look this bad or worse! Love your ideas!

[@beckyhines3814]

Everything looks really delicious. I would try any one of them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎉

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@angelamarch]

Great video, awesome recipes, and ideas! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for another year of delicious, fun food!

[@sheriwormsley9313]

I have a muffin pan that looks just like yours. If you ever watch professional chefs cook, their pots & pans look well used ( loved ) as well. Great recipes. Merry Christmas !

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@janetmaiava5367]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I love making all your ideas. It’s great your still making things rather them buying them made it end up being proud of the efforts of love you put into your dishes. People appreciate the love you put into your dish. I hope you come up with many more. Happy Holidays to you & your family. There’s nothing wrong with your pans. I appreciate it. God bless you.

[@michelleneuman579]

Great job! I love cheese balls! I remember Tupperware used to have a child’s cake taker with handle that fit a cheese ball so cute! Love your easy going manner!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! & oh I love that!

[@beverlyjohns2659]

All of these treats looks amazing 😉 I’m looking forward to making those strawberry cheesecakes In my very used muffin tin. Thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas to you shed yours🎄😘 P.S…I love your accent

[@sylviaasebedo5370]

A well used/well loved pan just means it’s been used to create delicious food for you and your loved ones.❤

[@KristinStepp]

That is so true! ❤

[@zombiemom5088]

Charcuterie boards are great and fun for dinner sometimes too ! It’s one of my family’s favorite dinners … especially on game night (and by game night I mean family game night we don’t watch sports on tv)

[@murphy81775]

I grew up in Louisville in the 80s. Cheese balls used to be on every holiday spread! Haven’t seen one lately but love the looks of yours here.

[@sunnyd4532]

Cheeseball is a STAPLE at all of our family gatherings!!! It’s the appetizer that disappears first!!

[@melissajaaaay1915]

I made a cheeseball for my thanksgiving app! They are offically making a comeback!! Great video, can't wait to try some of these recipes! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🎁

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@marlenehoward9611]

I just found your channel. Boy, have I been missing out. All I can say is YUM, YUM, and YUM!!!

[@vickihanson319]

I agree , I can’t believe someone would even say anything about the pan. Enjoyed your yummy video.

[@deeannamorrison8587]

Your recipes sound delicious! I can't wait to try them!!😊

[@natashachesney178]

Love these recipes! They look good and easy to do especially the club party rolls.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@martyfuller7837]

You have a wonderful nature or personality! Really kind and down to earth!! I enjoyed your presentation!! Thank you.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! 🩷

[@qteeme5285]

First time looking at your videos, well done! 👏🏼 A trick I learned when cutting up sticky fruit or anything else is lightly wipe oil on your knife and nothing will stick

[@joanshute3384]

Oh sweetie you shold see my muffin tin. It definitely is well used. I Love all of your recipes. They look so good. I will be making then. Oh i forgot to say i am new to your channel. That is how excited I was. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us. So until next time God Bless you and your family and have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. ❤❤❤

[@Anna-dz3mm]

Couldn't help but notice ur temptations cobalt blue lid it or baking pan. That's the same pattern I collect. Love these recipes. Thank u for sharing

[@lisagrafton2529]

My mother inlaw makes a cheese all using those little packs of chipped beef. My kids all requested one for their high school graduation party!! It's been awhile since I've had it. Now I'm craving it!!

[@tearose3763]

Youre enjoyment can be felt and was delightful…I loved your recipes and your pretties too..thank you

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you!!

[@maryjanemcaskile-zq8bh]

New fan here. Loved your recipes and delivery! From Alabama, I wish you & yours a Merry Christmas!🎄

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas to you & your family! ❤️

[@sg99960]

Omg ty so much!! i love ur videos they bring me so much joy & i love that u jump into the video no need for an intro

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@normidwest1316]

Thank you so much for these wonderful recipes - just what I needed!

[@KristinStepp]

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[@maryhull531]

Great video thank you .

[@makylabotello9731]

When I do crockpot meatballs I like to use catalina dressing, orange marmalade, and red pepper flakes. I’ll have to try them in the oven now 😋 Everything looks so good!! 😁

[@patriciahaider9276]

I’m so glad I found you. You make delicious recipes and I love your easy attitude about cooking with your creativity and easy style. Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing your good ideas and yummy recipes 😊🎄🌟

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@karinasulger9431]

Kristin , these appetizers look so good , and im with u , cheese balls do need to make a come back!!!! in fact im making 3 of the appetizers u have listed here ....... im doing cheese ball , spinach /artichoke dip and the cheese cupcakes ..... so great minds think alike!!! ty for a great video kristen!!! and hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!!

[@lyndaslocum7404]

A little corn starch dissolved in water added to the sauce makes it a little firmer. I make these in tiny muffin pans. Love all of your ideas

[@claudialaquidara9723]

Wonderful ideas - I'm going to make the mini cheesecakes for sure and the wonton cups, too.

[@mariaserpa-gauvin8405]

I see an appetizer night dinner in the very near future. Thanks for all the recipes. Love from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@KristinStepp]

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[@XOXO-yr9yh]

Everything looks so good! Definitely going to try every one of these. I usually make a cheese ball with just cream cheese, dried beef, and green onions. Excited to try this new one. 😊

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! I love the dried beef cheese balls!

[@carolinems.2411]

Hi, Merry Christmas, I save your videos, like three or four at a time so I can binge watch. Your the best!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@renskeconnell8038]

Great ideas, thank you! Merry Christmas from Canada.

[@ld5307]

Thank you for these recipes! I am making the mini cheesecakes for my husbands birthday today! 😊❤ Also, agreed about the loved and used bakewear..mine is very loved and vintage too! Could never replace! These are all well deserved badges of honor in the cooking world! Love your channel 🥰

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!! Hope y’all enjoy ❤️

[@tinalongden6882]

So where are the recipes

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

Those cheesecakes look amazing!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@rucing1011]

Will be trying out a couple of these... now, to select wich couple it will be!!🙃

[@dwynn57]

gurl, you always bring it to the next level! thanks so much for sharing! loved the video and can't wait to make these delicious recipes! xoxo

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!

[@storm618n8]

It all looks so good and your presentation is great.

[@cheerfulcleaninghanne]

Thanks for sharing, the food looks delicious as always! 😋

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@rickyclark4870]

Ohhh my goodness! Yum! You're making my mouth water! It's that time of the year, Doing the appitizers saves your waistline too!! Thank you so much for! God bless you and your family Stay Safe and Healthy. *ellen on husband's account*

[@rickyclark4870]

Happy Thanksgiving.

[@debbieanker4079]

Wow you are so creative, thank you so much for your recipes!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! ❤️

[@ingodsgoodness2160]

These are great recipes! I plan to make all of them for upcoming parties. Thanks for making this video.

[@KathytheMama777]

Everything looked delicious! ❤ thank you Kristen!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@Cooky_5580]

These look tasty! You have some really nice serving pieces! Nice touch!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@yoncbwl2738]

Kristin, Thank you! This is right on time for my work Christmas party next week. I was struggling for ideas, lol

[@YdnickniL]

I always go for the cheese ball. Looks like a good recipe.

[@bethanystevens90]

You really are delightful 🩶 your personality brightens my day when you post a video

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! ❤️

[@shannonbradley4699]

Everything looks amazing. I learned about Duke's mayo from your channel. I never could find it here in New Jersey until about a week ago. It was at Lidyl (Very similar to ALDI). I got it home and YUMMY...never going back to Helmann's ever again.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! I’m so happy you tried it, we love it!

[@kathysparks6338]

Thank you for your time and recipes. Merry Christmas, God bless

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! Merry Christmas! ❤️

[@barbarapowell27]

Everything looks DELICIOUS!!! Going to have to try them all!! Thank you ♥️ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@michellemorgan9075]

Those look so tasty!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@noretaperkins1841]

Everything looks so good,😋. Merry Christmas,God bless ya'll 🙏

[@bbgirl6741]

Yum 😋 Sure missed ur videos glad to see u back. Well I hadn’t seen any of ur videos pop up lately. Will try some great ideas 👍🏼 Rachel in Texas

[@lauriebertrand9319]

I can’t wait to make the meatballs! They look delicious! Thanks for sharing!

[@CindyKinney]

Hi Kristin. Suck awesome party hors d'oeuvres/appetizers. The meatball one is a must-try for me. Actually, I would love to try them all. The Club Party Rolls were different and looked so good. That wooden cake stand is absolutely adorable. Have a great weekend, dear one.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

Great ideas! Ever tried an olive cheese ball? We made them for Christmas in log form as gifts along with a sweet version with honey and cinnamon. I am really gonna try those meatballs before Christmas! YUMMY!!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! & I have never tried olives in general lol

[@carrielusk8617]

Can't wait to make some of these appetizers for my family this holiday season! Maybe all of them, who knows! Thanks for another awesome video Kristin! And you keep using that muffin tin friend! 😉 Love ya!! ❤💚❤💚❤💚

[@KristinStepp]

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[@derekmelonas546]

LOVE LOVE UR CHANNEL! been a follower for a while..I myself like ur husband is a truck driver I was born and raised in west Virginia BUT I live in Connecticut now..love ur channel and guurl I'm making ur fathers dressing recipe for Xmas eve dinner w my family..(which I will be back in west virgina for) cannot wait!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!! I hope you love the dressing as much as we do! Stay safe out there on the road! 🙂

[@barbarasutherland8000]

Nice recipes will make the meatballs for Christmas. I am going to say this when you have pan that's aged it's gold mine nothing wrong with your pan I have pans that so old I still use it and it cooks well. Happy holidays and you have beautiful voice.🌍👍🌍🙏🌍💯🌍😘🌍🎄🌍💃🌍👏🌍😋🌍🌟🌍🍀🌍

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@kenken6550]

My first (but not last) time watching your show. Reminds me if home! Do you have Aldis by you? If so, definitely try their mayonnaise and their irish butter. I hope you do and can enjoy them! I live a strawberry sauce. I blend my sugar to make it extra fine, then add strawberries to my blender (i use defrosted, frozen). I like lemon, kirsh or cognac, then cook. I add some pirces to the sauce while cooking, too. I am making those meatballs tomorrow. The sauce really stuck! That sauce with the pinwheels looks yummy too! Thanks!

[@KristinStepp]

I do have an Aldis about 40 minutes away, I’ve only been a couple times though and it’s been years. Thank you for the recommendations! ❤️

[@91brittanyc]

Yum!! I’m definitely making the meatballs for a get together next weekend 😊

[@caroleezekiel6000]

Every one of these look amazing!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!