HOLIDAY APPETIZERS | EASY APPETIZER RECIPES | 4 MUST TRY PARTY FOODS

[@nancy9704]

BTW, I also love love when people taste their food after they've made it. It's very telling, and it's like a mukbang, too.

[@breesaves]

I am subscribing simply because of the cranberry bread lol. I am new here! thanks for the great recipes!

[@themenumaid]

Bread is life! I get it 😄 Well, I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you enjoy the recipe!

[@francineclave2207]

I love your sweet relaxed vibe here. It’s like we are old friends. Very good instructions with options. I am going to do everyone of these👍. I also subscribed 😉

[@themenumaid]

Thank you for those kind words! I’m so humbled and I truly hope to become more acquainted with my KZbin family. I hope you enjoy the recipes, and welcome!

[@sherriballard4781]

I've been making the bacon chestnut wraps for 30 plus years only the bacon is cut into half and the sauce is catsup brown sugar and garlic powder. They are so addictive! You can make them the day before then warm up. Your recipes look delicious! Edit: I'm making these for Christmas, just found the recipe. Sauce: 1 cup catsup, 2/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. I bake them at 350 until bacon is done like an hour or so then drain the fat and add the sauce then bake at 250 for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

[@themenumaid]

Definitely an oldie but a goodie appetizer. Thanks for sharing your version, I’ve never used ketchup or garlic powder. It’s simple and I always have those ingredients so I love that! Merry Christmas to you!

[@mollyratcliff7300]

Try ketchup and grape jelly for a sauce!

[@moniquejeffery4516]

I am going to add fresh Crabmeat.🎉😂

[@RubyW7944]

We use soy sauce, brown sugar and splash of ketchup to marinate the chestnuts in overnight and then do the bacon. I don't think any of it matters, chestnuts wrapped in bacon are simply delish any which way.

[@kathleenhungerford6663]

My bbq sauce is heitz chili sauce. Brown sugar and light brown sugar.

[@SLynn-ud6vg]

All of it looks so delicious! 😋 ❤

[@laineysilva3146]

Oh MY Gosh, These appetizers are so different. I will be making these for Christmas Eve. I am NOT a brie lover, especially because of that outer white rind, but removing it with a potato peeler is brilliant. My mouth is watering just watching you sample each one. Thank you for sharing!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@themenumaid]

Oh I hope you enjoy them! You’ll have to let me know which ones you made. Adding the white cheddar with the brie is such a great combination. Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@bobhrfarm]

Try stirring a can or two of wholeberry cranberry sauce into your barbecue sauce for the meatballs! It’s a good thing!

[@lynncliatt4221]

Brilliant! Gonna do that 🙌

[@karinasulger9431]

new to your channel , and these all looked so good , def gonna be making the brie/bread omg , had me drooling, ty for sharing these amazing appetizers with us all

[@themenumaid]

You can't go wrong with cheese and bread! We love that one too:)I hope you enjoy them, Merry Christmas!

[@marykahn5384]

I’m new to your channel, I can’t wait to try these for our family Christmas party!! Everything looked delicious!!!

[@themenumaid]

I'm so glad you stopped by! I hope you enjoy the recipes. Merry Christmas!

[@Abby1-f2d]

Great presentation-dang, now I have to try each recipe !

[@sharongarrison8328]

That bacon grease is liquid gold

[@themenumaid]

I totally agree! In this case though, it prevents the sauce from getting thick and sticky which is the best part about the bacon chestnuts, but feel free to leave it in! 😃

[@lennybuttz2162]

I think being mixed with chestnut juice it wouldn't be as useful but I bet it would taste great in some fried rice.

[@brendalay5161]

I have that exact sweater! Love your video!🥰

[@themenumaid]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@deborahlgoble3178]

Ang, you hit the ball out of the park with this video Girl!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bernadettebento1419]

I am going to make these for sure this Christmas. You described everything wonderfully, didn't prattle on too much (thanks, I appreciate that). They look so yummy and DIFFERENT from anything I've ever made before. Cannot wait! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!!

[@themenumaid]

I'm so glad! I truly hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Merry Christmas!

[@lucyhare5799]

Agree, l really appreciate showing the recipe without too much chattle. You are very pleasant and have good looking recipes.

[@aprilinalabama9074]

That looks amazing 😍❤😋

[@themenumaid]

Thank you!

[@themillshoppe]

Thanks for sharing! I just made the pimento cheese dip and about to start on the bacon wrapped chestnuts. I can hardly wait for them to cook. The cheese dip is awesome!

[@themenumaid]

You are so welcome! This makes me so happy to hear and I know you’ll enjoy the bacon water chestnuts too! Merry Christmas!

[@lauraharvey7424]

Love the bread ❤ now I’m going to have to go get me a fresh loaf of sour dough bread pretty sure I have all the ingredients and may try a different version as well with a cranberry jalapeño dip I got from Costco oh yeah that dip is amazing 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@themenumaid]

You totally should! I love Costcos cranberry jalapeno dip! You’ll have your let me know how it turns out. Merry Christmas!

[@petegau]

I really like it on a baked potato

[@themenumaid]

The pimento dip is so good on a baked potato! I also put some on our burgers instead of a slice of cheese and it was delicious!

[@benicio1967]

I just adore you. So natural and comfortable in front of the camera. These were excellent ideas and you explained them all perfectly. Thank you for sharing these! Merry Christmas to everyone! ❤❤❤❤

[@themenumaid]

I really appreciate you saying that, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@themenumaid]

Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@benicio1967]

@@themenumaid you’re so welcome! And thank you!

[@marshajordan862]

Love the bread idea. Must try. 🎉

[@themenumaid]

You definitely should! I hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas!

[@denisehuckaby418]

I make pimento cheese too. We add diced jalapeño. So good!!!

[@themenumaid]

Ooo… I like the sound of jalapeños, yum!

[@alldaymusiclover107]

First time viewer here! Your food not only looks delicious but presentation worthy! I be trying a few of your recipes this Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Thank you!

[@themenumaid]

That's wonderful to know, thank you for the feedback! I'm glad your here!

[@ewanmee9877]

I like not being shouted at. Nice voice. Subscribed.

[@crystalsomekat7172]

I'm going to try your bacon wrapped chestnuts, you sold me on it! Plus it looks super simple for my Christmas party 😁🎄

[@themenumaid]

I hope you love them as much as we do!

[@kennethcollins1067]

I take little smokes and wrap bacon around them and layer them with brown sugar in a crockpot and cook them about 4-6 hours until the bacon is done

[@themenumaid]

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@melissaciswhoibe9183]

Hey Ang! Just discovered your channel and just subscribed. All of your recipes look delicious! I especially like to see people tasting of their dishes and giving descriptions of the flavors and textures of the foods they prepare. Thank you for sharing. I am looking forward to more of your videos. Have a beautiful blessed day. Merry Christmas. From Melissa in the mountains of Virginia. 🙏 ❤

[@themenumaid]

Hi Melissa! Thank you so much for the kind comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I’ve always appreciated watching others try their recipes too! It’s the best part to me 😍 Merry Christmas to you! Ps.. the mountains in Virginia sound amazing!

[@melissaciswhoibe9183]

@themenumaid You are very welcome. Yes, it's the best part for me too! I love the expressions on their faces when something is so good. Lol! Thank you! I love our mountains. They really are beautiful. Have a beautiful, blessed night. 🙏 ❤️✝️👑🕊🎄☃️❄️

[@pamelapeterson1885]

I love that you taste your recipes, makes me feel right at home!!

[@themenumaid]

Oh good, thank you!

[@ameliastelmach148]

Love these recipes. I love Jessica and Bunkys channel.

[@rosemariegrover561]

I'm so thrilled I found your channel! Your recipes are spoken clearly, at the perfect speed. I'm looking forward to trying these recipes. Thank you.

[@themenumaid]

@@rosemariegrover561 I appreciate your sharing that, thank you!

[@thedisconnectedwife4165]

This is the third appetizer video of yours I've watched and I have to say, for the most part, I've never heard of most of these appetizers. I must live under a rock, lol But more often than not, I kept finding myself saying... "okay Rose, you have my attention" ( Titanic reference). Long story short, you have a new subby. Love your ideas.

[@themenumaid]

Ha ha! Aww.. well I'm glad you're here and I hope you enjoy the recipes. There is a lot of recipes out there it's hard to know them all. Glad these are new to you.

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Have you tried bacon wrapped pitted dates? I wrap the dates in half a slice of bacon. You can stuff the dates if you'd like to. I've had the dates stuffed with blue cheese, almonds, or even with a tiny wedge of pineapple. I prefer the dates plain, because letting the date meld with bacon is perfect.

[@themenumaid]

I have tried those before and with different stuffing. Love the date, blue cheese, and bacon combo for sure! I've never had pineapple that sound fun.

[@danielday100]

The turkey balls looks amazing! I will definitely try it with chicken because I don't like turkey! 🤗 Great video thank you very much!

[@themenumaid]

Chicken or beef works great too! I hope you enjoy them!

[@nadinecalantropio8618]

Just came across your channel can’t wait to make this for my Christmas Eve party 🎉

[@themenumaid]

Welcome! I’m so glad you found some recipes to try out and I hope you enjoy them! Merry Christmas!

[@nancyrhodes2706]

You can also make a grilled cheese sandwich with this, it’s yummy.

[@Fluznoss]

Makes me want to make ahead each of these recipes for the next holiday get together and bake them when I arrive!

[@themenumaid]

I hope you're able to give them a try! Enjoy!

[@kymburriss4260]

New to your channel, and this all looks amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@themenumaid]

Welcome, and I hope you enjoy the recipes!

[@lorieastside1]

Love these recipes!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@aprilking8092]

Oh wow. I love all of them. I definitely try the Bacon wrapped water chestnuts and Cocktail meatballs!

[@themenumaid]

I hope you enjoy!

[@JerrieLegree]

Ang I am so glad I tripped across your channel! I am loving your holiday recipes! I can't wait to try some off season recipes as well! You have a perfect way about you and how you explain your methods. Merry Christmas!

[@themenumaid]

I'm really glad to hear that! Thank you for being here and I hope you find lots of yummy things to try! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@joysgirlrachellejohnston1333]

Love the tray set-up! The dip looks. Amazing too!

[@themenumaid]

🤩

[@daniellebeauregard5930]

oh my GOD!!! just watching you taste your food,i can almost taste it myself !!!will definitely make your meatballs and your chestnuts...thank you for sharing

[@themenumaid]

I hope you enjoy them so much!

[@kathyhelmold7358]

Great recipes. So perfect for the holidays coming. Great video

[@jmbear628]

nice. very good teaching and vlog. thank you.

[@Nancy-xb6wh]

I make the water chestnuts the same way. We call them mock bacon wrapped scallops 😊

[@themenumaid]

Wonderful! I've never heard that name before thank you for sharing.

[@louettesommers8594]

About 10 years ago I made one of these pull apart loaves and everyone loved it. I can not for the life of me remember how/what ingredients I used but I’m going to try yours. I remember mixing some garlic with the butter and a few different kinds of cheese. I too take the white skin off of the Brie. I absolutely love the bacon wrapped water chestnuts they are one of my very favorites. Thank you for sharing with us. It’s a year later and I’m wishing you and your family a beautiful and blessed Christmas 🎄

[@themenumaid]

I think as long as you have lots of butter and cheese, you can customize the rest of the flavors. I hope you enjoy recipe as much as we do! Merry Christmas to you!

[@louettesommers8594]

@ thank you very much for sharing your recipes with me.

[@juliachambers4421]

New to uour channel amd loved your recipes. I will be giving them a try. 😊

[@themenumaid]

I hope you enjoy them! Thank you for the kind comment. 😊

[@tammyemalone-lh1tc]

Love your recipes! Quick and easy for the rush of holidays! Please keep them coming!

[@sherrypuckett6686]

You are going to love the chestnuts they are killer i have been making these for years i don't use mayo though mine is a cup of sugar and a cup of ketchup still wrap and cook the same way they are killer 😊

[@RubyW7944]

I always have trouble w/wanting to take a dish, but have to use the hosts oven. So I usually don't take the item I want. I have a hard time finding things that I like that travel well and still will be good upon arrival. The cheese dip definitely would be a good traveler!

[@themenumaid]

The cheese dip is a perfect thing to travel with! I hope you enjoy it!

[@Pinkeepoodle]

Love the sauced meatballs! And any protein appetizer to offset all the sugary goodies around! Just need iced DC and I'm good to mindle.

[@djok7375]

Thank you so much for these delicious recipes. Ill try adding pecans to the bread

[@themenumaid]

Love it! You'll have to let me know how it turns out for you!

[@RitaChampagne-le4bx]

Can't wait to try the meatball recipe for xmas! Looks so easy.

[@themenumaid]

Oh, I hope you enjoy them! So good...

[@johsheli]

I love Rumaki (bacon wrapped water chestnuts), I first had them over 30 years ago.

[@themenumaid]

I didn’t know that was the original name! It’s always a crowd pleaser.

[@elizabethr2303]

Happy Tuesday. Love your video new subscriber.

[@themenumaid]

Thank you and welcome!

[@jeanetteadams5095]

Everything looks delicious I will try them 😋 😊

[@CindyKinney]

Hi Ang. That bread was so gorgeous. I love water chestnuts, so I'm gonna try making those. This was a great video of appetizers. Have a great new week, dear one.

[@themenumaid]

It's super yummy and festive for the holidays! Thanks Cindy!🧡

[@caroleboots7591]

I’ve just subscribed, and will be making these appetizers this holiday season, thanks Ang 🇨🇦

[@themenumaid]

Hi there! Thank you for being here! I hope you enjoy all of them!

[@jessicarodgers8445]

I’m new to your channel and so glad I found you! Everything looks delicious 😋

[@themenumaid]

Welcome! 😍 I hope you enjoy the recipes.

[@katiemorrison737]

I am going to make pimento cheese dip i like this recipe

[@themenumaid]

One of my favorites!

[@td449]

Not too crazy about cranberry but I was thinking maybe strawberry jam. Looks delicious

[@themenumaid]

I think that would work great! Or even pepper jelly might be fun.

[@nancy9704]

Hello and thank you for the appetizer recipes. I'll have to try the Salad Supreme Seasoning because you said you liked it so much. I've never seen it before this video. Thanks for the tips! I just subscribed.

[@themenumaid]

Hi Nancy, welcome! Yes, I love the salad supreme. We love it over popcorn too! Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@vickiestephens8889]

I love water chestnuts

[@crescentmoon374]

New to your channel ! great ideas and I love that salad supreme seasoning as well ! 😋

[@themenumaid]

Welcome! I'm glad you stopped by and I hope you enjoy the recipes.

[@lennybuttz2162]

I've heard people talking about pimento cheese dip but I've never seen it or eaten it and my goodness it looks so good. I'm going to have to make this. All these recipes are incredible. I don't like red pepper flakes, they always get stuck on my tongue or the roof of my mouth but I bet that sauce would be really good with some minced jalapeno?

[@themenumaid]

@@lennybuttz2162 it’s fantastic! I hope you give it a try!

[@lennybuttz2162]

@@themenumaid The water chestnuts look really good but I'm not sure I'd be able to chew them unless if they soften up quite a bit in the process. For sure I'm going to make your pimento cheese it's a good idea to get my food processor out again. I haven't used in years. I'm also going to use that marmalade sauce on meatballs and I bet it's really good with shrimp and poppers and all kinds of things. I can see making a 10 or 12 oz jar of it and keeping it on hand. Thanks!

[@janjones4224]

Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing

[@themenumaid]

You bet! I hope you enjoy the recipes!

[@janicenash8382]

New subscriber, totally LOVE your recipes. Thank you 🙏❤️❤️🙏🤪

[@themenumaid]

Thank you Janice I hope you enjoy!

[@LD-tk7qf]

Try pineapple preserves in sweet and sour sauce

[@themenumaid]

Love that!

[@sharonhutchinson9604]

That’s how I make meatballs and they’re a bit hit! Can’t wait to try the others ❤

[@themenumaid]

Yeah! They are the best, right? Enjoy the recipes.

[@Curiouscat5980]

Good evening I’m new here 👋👋👍🥰👍😋😋😋😋😋. All the recipes look fantastic !

[@themenumaid]

Thanks for being here and saying hi! I hope you enjoy them all!

[@lucyhare5799]

Just found your chanel and am looking foward to trying the pimento cheese and meetballs. Have you tried the chicken sandwich with the pimento cheese? Soooo good. Bet this would be good on a home made one.

[@themenumaid]

Hi there! I haven't tried the pimento cheese on a chicken sandwich but that sounds delicious! Thanks for the idea.

[@aprilinalabama9074]

New subscriber from Alabama ❤ ... Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@themenumaid]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@sandymallan554]

Love Love This... ❤❤

[@debrabaca7151]

Yummy!❤❤❤

[@denisemartin3798]

I love these, but I use 1/4 cup grape Jelly, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of chili sauce. It sounds weird but it works ❤

[@themenumaid]

Yum!

[@kathleenhungerford6663]

Bbq for bacon water chestnuts I mix heitz chili sauce, mayo. ; not miracle whip just Kraft mayo and light brown sugar so good

[@user-om5bp1ey5i]

I smoke my cheese for homemade pimento cheese spread!

[@themenumaid]

Oh man! That sounds delicious!

[@margosugitachi9693]

Do you use green tabasco instead of regular because it tastes different? I've actually never heard of it...... Thank You Also, does this dip taste like Pimento? I was trying to figure out what this might taste like before I go out and buy all the ingredients. I'm just so tired of making my same old dips. :)

[@themenumaid]

Hi there! Green tabasco has a mild flavor compared to red and not as spicy but a few dashes of red would also work if that's what you have on hand. The dip has a cheesy, slightly tangy flavor. Pimentos offer a touch of sweetness and you really don't taste them it just looks pretty. Feel free to leave them out if you're unsure and the dip will still be a hit!

[@getoffmydarnlawn]

The potato peeler on the brie is a fantastic idea, I don't like the skin either. I usually freeze the cheese for 20 or so minutes then saw the rind off with a serrated knife, but I'm definitely trying the potato peeler next time.

[@themenumaid]

That’s a great idea to freeze it first and firm it up a bit. I appreciate that idea too!

[@laurarower3819]

I wonder if we could thicken the cranberry sauce before placing in bread…….

[@themenumaid]

Possibly by simmering it on the stove for a bit, it might reduce and thicken more, but it really isn't necessary if you're worried about sogginess.

[@ladylilo6044]

Question...can I prepare the bacon water chestnuts a day before n keep in refrigerator?

[@themenumaid]

That would work just fine! I suggest reheated them in the oven at 350 until bacon is the way you like it and everything is heated through. I hope that helps!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Yummy 😋❤

[@jadegermeroth8967]

Hi Can you cover them in oven ? Can you make ahead of time n eat room temp?

[@themenumaid]

I'm assuming you're talking about the bacon water chestnuts? Yes, you can definitely cover them and keep them warm in the oven, and room temperature is just fine. I like to pop them in my smaller slow cooker after they bake and keep them warm that way. Meatballs the same way. Hope that helps!

[@terryolson-l8e]

I used to make but havent in a few years. Went to put water chestnuts in my delivery grocery cart and the water chestnuts whole were $10 a can…can that be right?

[@terryolson-l8e]

That was at Walmart…other nearby store was $1.29…will buy some there. ❤️🌲💚

[@themenumaid]

That seems insanely high for water chestnuts especially at Walmart! Glad you found some that were more reasonable!

[@arborealscout4252]

LOL don't need to dirty a food processor for pimiento cheese. And yes, they are pimientos, not "pimentos". Just stir it all together. And when using bread that will be in contact with liquids, just air dry it out first, for a day or so, and or even toast the bread first.

[@jaynemarks6615]

🎉 do you think an electric knife would work to slice the bread

[@jaynemarks6615]

It looks so good

[@themenumaid]

I'm sure that would work great!

[@MargoWoodmansee]

Can you use a different cheese than brie?

[@themenumaid]

While there is not an equal substitute for Brie, you can definitely use other cheeses like mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Gorgonzola, etc.. Hope that helps!

[@dwhitman3092]

Great video!! Liked and Subscribed! 🎄❄️🎁

[@themenumaid]

Thank you! I'm glad you're here!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Cook your meatballs in the oven, so easy

[@ladyann5778]

Delish

[@karenmiller2974]

I didn’t see you put in any zest when making meatballs.

[@themenumaid]

Hi there! The zest comes from the orange marmalade 😊

[@LD-tk7qf]

Th coating on Brie is bitter . I cut it off too

[@carolestone1079]

The bread is very unique and perhaps the butter keeps the sauce from soaking the bread ! I DON'T CARE IF YOU EAT WITH YR MOUTH OPEN....I DIDN'T EVE NOTICE 😂

[@nancykirk2650]

You go ahead and talk with your mouth full. You showed nothing untoward. Merry Christmas to all!

[@themenumaid]

😁 thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@janicegouin1055]

I agree you were perfectly fine , wasn’t like there was food coming out of your mouth.

[@renskeconnell8038]

I do find the talking with her mouth full. The recipes are fabulous and quite easy to make.

[@426superbee4]

I made some for Thursday night football game 🏈🏈 THEY WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. I used GV Crescent rolls, 1.98 cent COME ON Pillsbury was Like 3.98 cent 👎👎 GV WAS just as good 👍👍 and a small package of Little smokies, i egg wash them. Sprinkle salt and cheese and Jalapeno powder over them> THEY WAS DONE WITH IN 15 mins YUM Jalapeno powder is my right arm for seasoning things. Like eggs, potato chips, and things

[@OkieJammer2736]

Mm. Mm. Mm! 😊❤⚘

[@rschindler9965]

Where is the recipe.

[@themenumaid]

All the links for the recipes are in the description below where it says "read more".

[@reseeunkut7824]

Can you make the first recipe 24 hours in advance

[@themenumaid]

Absolutely!

[@reseeunkut7824]

@@themenumaid Thanks

[@mysticmama_3692]

No...do NOT add more if you are using dry herbs. Dried herbs are more potent than fresh, so the flavor is concentrated instead of aromatic like with fresh herbs. This is due to not having moisture in its dehydrated state. My chef husband nearly stroked out when you said to add more if using dried since he was listening while I watched. Especially with thyme...if you added even the same amount of dried as fresh it would be practically inedible.

[@themenumaid]

I have since learned this and I appreciate you pointing that out! Adjustments have been made on the recipe post! 🙂

[@hayleybourgault4114]

I dont like pimentos.😮

[@themenumaid]

You could definitely leave them out and it will still be a delicious cheese dip/spread. 🙂

[@tco-qe1il]

I'm new to here to this channel. My only criticism is please don't talk with food in your mouth. I like your recipes.

[@themenumaid]

Ha ha! It’s a tough job that’s for sure 😅

[@janicenash8382]

YUMMY GOOD 😃😃😆😆❤️

[@sandymallan554]

Seriously... Continue to talk just like you do. You are one of us, and that makes you easy to watch.

[@MamaHarriet]

Sweetie, I saw nothing offensive as you enjoyed your tiny bites and cooed over the yumminess! Some people are just critical. Great video!

[@paulaclark7837]

I feel that this lady represents her recipes and techniques very well. She is certainly not the only person I've watched who sampled their finished product. Winnie the Pooh once said, "if you can't say something nice, just say nothing at all.....

[@barbarajohnson83]

Great recipes Ang. They look Amazing! I love Jessica’s channel. Check out Mandy in the Making and her friend, Tabby. Cute channels. Another goodvonevisvCookcleanabdRepeat with Jennifer. These gals all make eas delicious meals that do not break the bank.

[@themenumaid]

Thank you! Love Mandy in the making as well as Tabby. I'll check out the other one thank you for sharing!😍