If it’s your turn to host the holiday party this year, but you can’t decide what to serve and you’re on a budget… this is what you do (no, don’t order out or buy the veggie platter at the grocery store ;), serve a variety of appetizers! We’re not doing ranch dip and carrots this year… take it up a few notches with these flavorful bites.

Serving appetizers is a great way to feed a crowd because, with so many options, even the pickiest eaters will find their favorite platter. For the bean dip lovers, make Bette_0713’s Mexican Crockpot appetizer. You’d never guess this is an appetizer, it’s hearty and… you don’t have to cook it! Let the crockpot do the hard work.

I’ve never met a caramelized onion recipe I didn’t love, this is why I’d go for Redking’s Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion Appetizer. It’s sweet, savory and… best of all, can be made ahead of time. Great appetizer for an office party, too.

So we’ve got mexican food, let’s move on to something Italian. JaneTreva’s Baked Ravioli Appetizers with Dip comes with a dipping sauce that’s a bit unique, reminds me of an old favorite… think chips! Sour cream and onion combined with cheese… delicious! Mouths will water at the site of her ravioli appetizer.

If you want to stick to something a bit more traditional, follow MyTastyTreasure’s instructions for how to prepare an Antipasto Tray at home. Why pay someone else to do the work when you can save money, prepare this in minutes, and know it’ll still be fresh when the guests arrive?! Here it is…