Easy Appetizers & Holiday Entertaining How-Tos

Happy Holidays! It’s Time to Eat and Entertain

As friends and family gather together for food and fun, Walkers is here to help you set the table and the scene with delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizers and some holiday tips to make the celebration even more memorable.

Start It Off With Fall Flavors

• Roasted Feta, Squash & Pine Nuts atop Oat Crackers Roasted butternut squash with feta, and pine nuts on our Walkers Highland Oat Crackers make for a flavorsome holiday dish everyone will love to nosh on. Get the recipe here.
  

Serve Up Something Savory

• Brie and Caramelized Onion Tarts with Oat Cracker Crust Brie and caramelized onions in a Walkers Mini Oat Crackers crust is a perfect pre-dinner snack. Get the recipe here.
  

Include a Perfect Plant-Based Dish

• Blackened Eggplant, Tahini & Pomegranate Oat Crackers Perfect for entertaining, this nutritious charred eggplant dip is as easy to make as it is delicious. This zingy dip matches perfectly with our Walkers Scottish Biscuits for Cheese. Get the recipe here.

Add a Quick & Easy Must Have

• Walkers Rounds with Chevre Sweet, savory and so easy to make! All you need is some creamy Chevre cheese, blueberries, and a sprig of rosemary atop our Walkers Shortbread Rounds.
  
 
• Scottish Oat Crackers with Brie and Sweet and Spicy Jam Another great app to serve on our Walkers Scottish Biscuits for Cheese is a creamy brie and sweetly spiced jam. Get the recipe here.
  

OUR TOP THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINING TIPS

  Set the Scene Start by giving your table some holiday style with a seasonal tablecloth. Here are 18 Best Thanksgiving Tablecloths You Can Buy in 2022…and, we think it goes without saying, but we’re partial to the “Give Thanks Plaid Tablecloth”.

Display a Masterpiece Centerpiece From easy DIY ideas to more elaborate decorations, the right centerpiece will make your holiday feast one to remember. Need inspiration? Check out these 10 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas To Complete Your Holiday Table.

Do It Up With Dinnerware Whether you want to mix and match, keep it casual, or fancy it up, these 16 Stylish Thanksgiving Dinnerware Sets will make your Holiday meal complete.

We're Big on Buffet Sometimes the easiest way to host is to make it a self-serve buffet! Don’t put all the food out at once. Start with some of the appetizers from above, then serve the salad course like a self-serve salad bar, followed by a cheese course buffet, and then lay out the big meal buffet-style when it’s ready! Afterward, you can set up the sweets and let everyone serve themselves!

Create a Self-Serve Beverage Area Too

If you’re busy cooking, then you simply don’t have time to make a drink for every guest. So why not serve up some pre-made custom cocktails at a self-serve station? Grab that punch bowl or pitcher and fill 'em up with fun libations, like this delicious warmed cider:

Spiked Crockpot Caramel Apple Cider Hot caramel apple cider is perfect for a crowd! Spiked with vanilla vodka for the adults is everyone’s favorite fall cocktail recipe. Garnished with a Walkers Mini Shortbread Round for a favorite dessert too. In partnership with Crazy for Crust. Get the recipe here!

Give a Thoughtful Gift Whether you’re hosting or an invited guest, nothing says Happy Holidays better than a sweet gift—and our Walkers Shortbread makes a great one. Check out all the options online in our Gifts & Seasonal section.

Above all else…have fun and enjoy this special time gathering again with friends and family!