Five Budget-Friendly Appetizers Worth Celebrating

Here’s a taste of the party perfect foods that we’re making this season without financial fallout.

Goat Cheese Sandies with Cranberry and Orange

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Repeat after me: I can make the holidays scrumptious without compromising my budget or values.

With $60+ in coupons, 31 money-saving tips, 12 Sure Deals, 10 new budget appetizers and a meal planner, The Whole Deal® value guide opens in a new tab makes it easy. Here’s a taste of the party perfect foods that we’re making this season without financial fallout.

Creamy Cauliflower and Apple Soup Shooters

Sweet Potato Bacon Bites opens in a new tab. Bacon makes every holiday gathering better. Serve these baked sweet potato hors d’oeuvres topped with crisp bacon, green onions and sour cream and taste for yourself.Creamy Cauliflower and Apple Soup Shooters opens in a new tab. Need a dairy- or gluten-free offering that impresses? We’ve got your crowd-pleasing starter right here. (Our Health Starts Here® recipes celebrate naturally flavorful whole foods by limiting added sodium and containing no extracted oils or refined sweeteners. Search for more opens in a new tab.)

Popcorn Shrimp with Clementine-Chipotle Cocktail Sauce opens in a new tab. Smoky and sweet, this homemade cocktail sauce with chipotles, horseradish and fresh citrus is the perfect match for crunchy popcorn shrimp. (Tip: download the coupon opens in a new tab for shrimp before you shop!)

Popcorn Shrimp with Clementine-Chipotle Cocktail Sauce

Goat Cheese Sandies with Cranberry and Orange opens in a new tab. Goat cheese moves from appetizer to dessert in these uniquely delicious, sweet-tart cookies. Earn accolades and use this recipe for a homemade gift, cocktail party or cookie swap.Pineapple Rosemary Crush Cocktails opens in a new tab. We’re totally crushing on this refreshing cocktail. Made with fresh pineapple, rosemary, sparking wine and ginger ale, you’ll find us under the mistletoe with this beauty.

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