Let’s make a toast to 2016! Ring in the New Year with these 3 Easy and Make Ahead Party Appetizers!

Is it time to pop the Champagne yet? Ok, when do you ever really need to excuse to pop some champs? Not me! But, I guess it’s somewhat more acceptable to the general population when there’s something to celebrate… like 2016!

From intimate get-togethers to large shindigs, I have three great easy and make ahead party appetizers that will have you bringing in the new year in style!

First up: Smoked Salmon and Caviar Bites

These beauties come together in just a few short minutes, and are sure to impress. Plus, they’re lovely with a glass of bubbly!

Smoked Salmon and Caviar Bites

Yield: 12

Ingredients

12 Pidy Flower Cuppies
World Market Cracked Pepper Smoked Salmon
Prepared Roasted Garlic Aioli
Caviar
Fresh Chives

Instructions

Place flower cuppies on a tray and first add a rounded teaspoon of aioli to each cuppie. Top with smoked salmon, a few caviar eggs, and fresh chives.
Refrigerate up to one hour prior to serving.

My second appetizer is one of my favorites – a fun twist on a traditional cheese plate, featuring Salami Chips instead of crackers. Plain ol’ crackers are just so 2015. 🙂

To make these, simply bake salami at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until crispy, about 12 minutes.

Drain on a paper towel and pat on top.

Then serve with your favorite cheeses.

Finally, no party is complete without a sweet treat to end the evening, and these Dark Chocolate Oranges with Sea Salt are not only easy to make, but are great to nibble while chatting with a champagne glass in hand.