Get the holiday party started with an assortment of festive appetizers and Christmas finger foods! Satisfy a crowd with a selection of recipes created by the Farm Boy Chefs and exclusive Private Label products that’ll make hosting a breeze. From holiday hors d’oeuvre ideas to party appetizer recipes, we have you covered for the Christmas party season. Find everything you need at a Farm Boy store near you and check out our flyer for the latest seasonal savings!
Holiday Appetizer Recipes
Savoury Dark Berry Compote
An easy holiday appetizer that’ll look great on your Christmas table is this berry-filled compote. Quick and delicious, it has a tangy, complex flavour courtesy of our Balsamic Vinegar, Amber Maple Syrup, and combined blackberries and blueberries. Enjoy this holiday dip with a wedge of Farm Boy™ Double Cream Brie and a toasted round of fresh baguette!
Full Recipe: Savoury Dark Berry Compote
Spiced Labneh Dip
A soft, spreadable cheese made from strained yogurt, labneh is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern recipes. That’s the inspiration we took with the creation of this spiced dip, which uses traditional flavours like sumac and za’atar. A simple make-ahead holiday appetizer, prep it before your Christmas party and simply serve it with colourful veggies, Farm Boy™ Double Baked Pita Crackers, or whatever you feel like dipping into this delight!
Full Recipe: Spiced Labneh Dip
Irish Potato Cake & Smoked Salmon Canapés
These Irish potato cakes—known as farls—are an easy, festive appetizer for the holidays. These hors d’oeuvres look elegant but actually come together quite quickly with the help of leftover mashed potatoes. Perhaps your Christmas dinner leftovers can be repurposed for a party appetizer for New Year’s Eve? Feel free to make this recipe ahead of time and assemble when ready to serve.
Full Recipe: Irish Potato Cake & Smoked Salmon Canapés
Vegan Roasted Red Pepper & Harissa Dip
Rich, creamy…and plant-based? You’d better believe it! This vibrant vegan dip uses Farm Boy™ Vegan Mayonnaise Type Dressing for that luscious texture, sans eggs or dairy. Spicy, savoury, and slightly sweet, this red pepper dip is sure to be a hit. If you’re crunched for time, it’s an easy recipe to make ahead, and comes together in less than 10 minutes from start to finish! It’s the perfect Christmas party bite that’ll please any palate.
Full Recipe: Vegan Roasted Red Pepper & Harissa Dip
Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
A savoury holiday hors d’oeuvre that might be your new Christmas party go-to! This festive appetizer is full of savoury, cheesy, umami flavour that gets an extra pop from our Sundried Tomatoes. The ideal Christmas finger food, these stuffed mushroom bites have a lot to love. Easy enough for even the most novice chef, they’re sure to knock your guests’ socks off at your holiday party!
Full Recipe: Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
Crispy Hasselback Baby Potatoes
For a taste of bite-sized bliss, look no further than this easy holiday party appetizer recipe. Slice small potatoes hasselback-style for tiny ridges that’ll hold all that cheesy deliciousness. Topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, and sour cream, they’ll definitely be a crowd-pleaser at your next festive get-together!
Full Recipe: Crispy Hasselback Baby Potatoes
Caramelized Onion Dip
You can absolutely buy jarred chip dip and have a delicious time, or you can go the extra mile with this holiday dip recipe and really wow your palate! Naturally sweet, caramelized onions are the star of this dip that’s creamy and decadent. This recipe makes 3 cups, so use it when you’re looking to feed a crowd. With such rich, luxurious flavour, we promise they’ll be coming back for more!
Full Recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip
Red Wine Braised Chorizo
A rustic party appetizer that delivers on spicy flavour, this recipe for Red Wine Braised Chorizo is both sophisticated and simple. With only three ingredients—plus parsley for garnish, this Christmas party bite is sure to impress. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread or, make things even easier by simply offering toothpicks for guests to spear and savour.
Full Recipe: Red Wine Braised Chorizo
Mini Toads-in-a-Hole with Jammy Balsamic Onion
A classic English dish, with a Christmas twist! Mini Yorkshire puddings get stuffed with a deliciously sweet, tangy balsamic onion filling that includes our Artisan Sausage. This holiday hors d’oeuvre idea is a bit more labour-intensive than others, but we promise, with flavour like this, it’s worth it.
Full Recipe: Mini Toads-in-a-Hole with Jammy Balsamic Onion
Holiday Appetizers Shopping List
Farm Boy™ Arancini with Sugo di Pomodoro
A traditional Italian dish done the Farm Boy way! These delicious appetizers are rice balls with a blend of Arborio rice, tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese rolled into a conveniently sized bite. Heat them in your oven or air-fryer for easy hosting and serve with the included chef-prepared Sugo di Pomodoro Tomato Sauce.
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Farm Boy™ Spicy Kale Eda-Yummy Dip
A customer favourite that just so happens to be a festive colour for the Christmas season! This vegan holiday dip is made fresh by us in small batches and features a zesty array of kale, edamame, garlic, lemon, and jalapeño. Serve it with fresh cut veggies or your favourite chips and crackers for an easy holiday appetizer.
More Info: Farm Boy™ Spicy Kale Eda-Yummy Dip
Farm Boy™ Dumplings
An easy choice for holiday entertaining is our selection of dumplings. Made in Ontario with tender dough and high-quality, aromatic fillings, choose from Beef, Chicken, Kimchi, or Pork! We recommend serving them steamed or fried for effortless enjoyment, with a zippy homemade sauce for dipping.
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Farm Boy™ Stone Baked Flatbreads
Pizza, but the holiday appetizer version! Our stone-baked flatbreads have a thin, crispy crust and gorgeous gourmet toppings. Slice them diagonally and serve on a plate or serving platter garnished with fresh herbs for extra festive points. Find them in our Frozen Department in flavours like Chicken Tikka, Mediterranean, Mushroom & Black Truffle Oil, Prosciutto & Pear, or Smoked Mozzarella, Sausage, & Bacon.
More Info: Farm Boy™ Stone Baked Flatbreads
Farm Boy™ Hummus
A crowd-pleaser of a Christmas finger food, we have the classic hummus. What’s special about Farm Boy™ Hummus is that they’re made fresh by us with simple, natural ingredients and no artificial colours or flavours. Choose from Authentic Lebanese, Lemon Garlic, Roasted Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper, or Spicy, and enjoy!
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