Ready or not, it’s holiday entertaining season! Regardless of your time, skill or fussy audience, you can serve up some tasty fare this season. We’ve scoured the net for some recipes that are sure to please everyone.

Easy

Short on time? You can still wow your guests with some homemade fare without slaving away in the kitchen (though they might think you have!).

Christmas Wreath Appetizer – two rolls of pre-packed crescent roll dough make this a quick fix with minimal baking and prep time.

Parmesan Cheese Crisps – make your own baked chips with parmesan and tortilla shells.

Dates Stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese – mix, slit and stuff for a sweet treat.

Prosciutto and Parmesan Pinwheels – simply thaw, layer, roll and bake.

Festive Pesto Christmas Tree – a cream cheese and pesto spread that’s super quick to make.

Garlic Pita Chips for Dips – make your own chips for dipping and season to taste.

Roasted Chestnuts – if you’ve never tried this classic before, here’s how to roast chestnuts in the oven.

Healthy

Looking for something light to offset those rich holiday feasts? Give one of these recipes a try:

Honeydew, Mint and Green Grape – juicy, quick skewers are attractive on their own or as a garnish in drinks.

Healthy layered dip – a hearty dip with layers of hummus, yoghurt and vegetables.

Cucumber Appetizer Cups filled with Lobster – the cucumbers form a tasty reservoir for lobster or a filling of your choice.

Thai Cucumber Shrimp – use cucumber slices instead of crackers as the base for a tasty topping.

Avocado Cigars With Mango Chutney – cool avocados balance the spicing filling of these delectable morsels.

Stuffed Cherry Tomato Appetizer Cups – tomatoes stuffed with a little mozzarella and basil.

Rice Paper Wraps with Vegetables – warning: some skill required, but it’s sure to please.

Fat Free Black Bean Dip – get some extra fibre in your holiday diet.

Caramelized Black Bean “Butter” – a vegan recipe with a little cocoa and sweet onions.

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms – vary the size for a tasty side or starter.

Brown Rice Blinis with Smoked Fish and Crème Fraiche – so good you won’t miss the gluten.

Vegetables with dip are always a crowd pleaser – and it’s also a great way to make sure everyone gets their daily requirements.

More dips, chips and spreads

Many of these dips are quick and easy, and many work well with veggies instead of crackers or chips.

Feta cheese dip – low fat feta and fat free cream cheese make this a healthier alternative to a heavy cheese dip.

Savoury Herbed Cheesecake – find out why cheesecakes aren’t just for dessert.

Red Bell Pepper and Cheddar Cheese Spread – serve as a dip or a spread for crackers or baguettes.

Bagna Cauda – a warm dip with anchovies and garlic that’s perfect for vegetables.

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus – hummus with a colourful kick.

Cranberry Bruschetta – a seasonal twist on an old favourite to serve up on toasted bread.