🎄Welcome to the SK Virtual Holiday Recipe Book: Starters & Bites! {Open Me for Yummy Recipes}

  Happy December, {NAME}! Welcome to Steamy Kitchen's Virtual Holiday Recipe Book series! Every week this month, we're giving you a collection of cherished recipes, each reminiscent of grandma's old recipe cards, designed to make your holiday season warm and delicious. This week, we're diving headfirst into the world of appetizers, the beginning of every great meal!🎄🍽️ (Okay, maybe not as grand as Rachel Ray's holiday appetizer display, but still great!)    A Warm Spinach Mascarpone Dip Recipe  Forget the cream cheese! Spinach dip made with mascarpone cheese is an absolute winner! It's much lighter (in texture, not in calories... sorry!) I’m normally all over anything served warm, spreadable and dippable, but I had never met a spinach dip to fall in love with, that is until now! Most recipes that I’ve seen call for sour cream and cream cheese, and the combination of the two heavy ingredients make the spinach dip too thick and hides the flavor of the spinach. The solution that I found was in a cookbook called "[In a Cheesemaker’s Kitchen]( by Allison Hooper, founder of the Vermont Butter and Cheese company. I think you're gonna love it for this holiday season!! [Click here for the full recipe!](    "When I think of Christmas appetizers, my mind immediately goes to my family's cozy Christmas Eve tradition. At our place, it’s all about kicking back with a massive snack plate filled with veggies, cheese, sausage and crackers, while we dive into some lively card and board games. It’s a laid-back evening filled with tasty bites and a bit of friendly competition. (I might just be the reigning card game champion around my family). Just before calling it a night, we all get to unwrap a single present, adding that extra touch of excitement to the festivities. Oh, and here's a picture of my mom enjoying the traditional appetizer smorgasbord.😊  We’d love to hear about your own holiday appetizer traditions—let’s make this season even more special by sharing in the holiday spirit together!"     We get it--the season can get pretty hectic, and sometimes you just need a moment to savor the festivities without stressing over your menu. That's why we've put together this delightful lineup of appetizer recipes to help you stress less and savor more. These starters are not only delicious but also designed to make your holiday gatherings a breeze. Click on the images below for the full recipes!  Roasted Peanuts in the Microwave  Lebanese Roasted Stuffed Onions  Chinese Boiled Peanuts  Kofta Meatballs with Sweet & Sour Cherry Sauce Warm Fig, Apple & Gorgonzola Flatbread Pate a Choux (Cheese Puffs)  Looking for some holiday crafting inspo?   [Check out my blog on how to make holiday yarn wreaths!](   Explore More on Our Website Hungry for more? For more detailed holiday recipes, helpful resources, and a whole lot of culinary goodness, head over to our website [steamykitchen.com](. Stay Connected with Us! Don't miss out on any of our upcoming holiday tips, recipes, and culinary adventures. Follow us on social media and join our food-loving community: [Instagram]( Share the Joy of the Holidays with Us! We'd love to hear from you! Share your Christmas food and crafting ideas with us! Tag us on social media or drop us a line. Let's celebrate the holiday season together, one delicious dish at a time. 📸🦃✨  Have a beautiful week! With Love,  Don't miss our Weekly Updates! Make sure to whitelist hello@steamykitchen.com to avoid our emails ending up in Spam or Promotions folders. Here are some instructions on how to do so for [Gmail]( and [Outlook](. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Steamy Kitchen, Inc., 2505 Anthem Village Dr #E428 , Henderson, Nevada 89052, United States