As part of the Christmas or New Year's menu, appetizers are important to add a delicious touch to a good conversation before the main dinner. Here is a list of appetizers you can consider.

- Spicy Shrimp. I learned this spicy shrimp recipe as a snack in Boston during a cooking class, delicious and super easy!.
- Beef Carpaccio. Carpaccio is a typical Italian recipe where thin slices of raw beef are served with a dressing, cheese, and salad.
- Red Snapper Ceviche with Peppers. In ceviche, the fish is cooked in lime; red snapper ceviche is delicious and fresh for summer days.
- Lobster Ceviche. Lobster ceviche is a rich, elegant recipe and a very good option for a special dinner. This recipe is not only very tasty but also very easy.
- Individual Shrimp Cocktail. A delicious recipe and way to prepare shrimp cocktail. The sauce is very simple and quick to prepare. The shrimp are arranged around small cups and served as a snack or appetizer..
- Endive Filled with Tuna and Tomato. A tasty snack of Belgian endives with seasoned tuna.
- Escargots à la Bourguignonne. This rich recipe is considered a gourmet dish in France. Escargots are snails that can be bought canned in gourmet stores, and this preparation is the most classic of all.
- Asparagus in Puff Pastry and White Sauce. Spectacular appetizer of asparagus in puff pastry with the classic French sauce "beurre blanc" made with white wine and butter.
- Asparagus Wrapped in Serrano Ham. Easy and delicious appetizer of asparagus wrapped in serrano ham.
- Brie Cheese Fondue. A rich fondue made with brie cheese, white wine, and fresh thyme.

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