Getting into the holiday spirit with Christmas-themed cookies and peppermint treats is a no-brainer. But don't forget all the ways you can celebrate the season with fun and festive appetizers too. The classics (like cheese logs, crowd-pleasing dips and a charcuterie board) are perfect, but you can have a little fun with Christmas shapes and styles in savory dishes too. For instance this cheery, tree-shaped salad is a fun (and delicious!) place to start. A trio of lettuces create the evergreen tree, and items from the deli counter and salad bar become an edible garland. Read on for more fun recipes to add to your Christmas potluck or get-together.

This pillowy soft bread comes together quickly without any special equipment. It would work well with a variety of fillings, but the soft garlic cheese punched up with smoky chiles, fresh herbs and lemon is a bright combo against the buttery bread.

This easy holiday cheese board is the perfect mix of homemade recipes, crafts and artful arranging. Adorable adorned puff pastry Christmas trees hover above a beautiful mix of cheeses, meats and snacks, complemented perfectly by a homemade cranberry honey. It’s a guaranteed hit, with something for everyone.

Crispy, savory and irresistibly easy, Ree Drummond's Holiday Bacon Appetizers wrap buttery crackers in bacon for a crowd-pleasing bite perfect for your Christmas spread.

Look again: This savory candy cane-shaped appetizer is filled with all the fixings of a pepperoni pizza. A sweet basil bow is the final touch.

Ree chooses crunchy red and green veggies for an easy pre-dinner snack platter. A creamy, herby spread sits in the middle for dipping.

The holidays are all about entertaining and decorating. Why not combine the two? These three colorful cheese ball "ornaments" are festive and fun—the perfect addition to a Christmas party or other celebration. Pair them with your favorite veggies and crackers and watch them disappear!

Flaky, golden puff pastry swirls around melty cheddar and crispy bacon in Jeff Mauro's Cheddar and Bacon Pinwheels—an easy, festive appetizer your guests will devour.

Ree pops a cheesy surprise inside each muffin cap before topping with crispy breadcrumbs in this twist on a Christmas classic.

This quick scampi is perfect over pasta or by itself with fresh-squeezed lemon. It serves 2 as a main course and 4 as an appetizer; and it's easy to double for a crowd.

This fun, savory take on classic thumbprint cookies combines all the best parts of pizza into one-bite treats. The cookies have just a hint of sweetness and balance out the zesty tomato sauce, gooey melted mozzarella and nutty Parmesan filling. They’re elegant enough to serve cocktail party guests and also great to have on hand when a pizza craving hits.

Ree gets into festive colors with these skewers that are all about the assembly: store-bought spinach tortellini, fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. For a little extra flavor, drizzle on an easy pesto-packed vinaigrette dressing.

This is a centerpiece fit for a celebratory gathering. We added extra pine nuts and reduced the olive oil a bit to make a chunky pesto that spreads easily but does not melt out in the oven. Any mozzarella bits sticking out of the "branches" become golden brown and crunchy.

Bring your outdoor holiday wreath inside with this festive and easy cheese ball. Use a small Bundt pan to form a wreath shape, or roll the mixture into a ball or log. For a cheese ball worthy of any big gathering, skip the Bundt pan and colorful garnish and roll the ball in toasted sliced almonds instead.

This is the perfect make-ahead party dip. Ina says it tastes even better the day after you make it.

Save time the day of by letting the puff pastry thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Make the beef for this canape the day before to spend less time in the kitchen on the day of your party.

You'll never look at veggies and dip the same way again once you make this beautiful vegetable wreath in vibrant shades of green and red. Serve with our lightened-up onion dip or use your favorite store-bought variety to create the perfect party platter.

Persimmons take the place of the traditional melon in this recipe. The fruit is bright and sweet and complements the salty prosciutto.

This festive kale tree decked with cheese-stuffed mini chile pepper lights is the perfect centerpiece for your next holiday party. Your guests can help themselves to the chile peppers with a quick tug of a bow.

"There are a lot of strong flavors in this recipe, but everything earns its place. You have sweet, salty and spicy — they're all well-balanced," Ina says.

Place these adorable toasts in a circle to dial up the festive vibe for a Christmas party. Caprese's red and and green hues are perfect for the season.

Make these sweet and salty toast bites in just 25 minutes. If you don't have Gorgonzola cheese on hand, you can use any creamy favorite.

Trisha's cheese log is an ideal snack or appetizer for holiday entertaining. For picture-perfect presentation, roll the log in chopped pecans and serve with crackers or bagel chips.

A crudités platter is welcome at any party. Make your holiday gathering even more festive by constructing a fully decorated veggie Christmas tree.

Jeff makes clever use of a circular salad platter, adding a bowl of dressing to the center to coax the greens into a wreath shape. Turn a red pepper into a bow for the final touch.

These comforting Potato Puffs make a convenient appetizer in a pinch. They come together with the help of pantry staples, like whole milk, flour, vegetable oil and butter.

Tyler Florence piles prosciutto and apple onto a baguette before topping with brie. The cheese will become gooey and delicious when baked in the oven.

Turn sausage and pepperoni pizza into a festive wreath for the holiday season. Top with a golden-brown dough bow and sprinkle with fresh basil for a dish that's almost too cute to eat.

This simple and elegant appetizer is ready in only 15 minutes. Pair the poached figs with bread, an assertive cheese and wine for holiday entertaining.

Wrap a slice of thin bacon around a piece of sliced pineapple and big, fresh shrimp before placing on skewers that have been soaked in water (so they don't burn in the oven). Before popping them into the oven, brush on an Asian-inspired marinade of ingredients like salty teriyaki sauce, some sugar for a sweet edge and crushed red pepper flakes for heat.

Use store-bought puff pastry to make Sandra's crispy crackers, then top them with your favorite cheese blend.

Molly's slightly sweet, Scandi-style braided bread is a delicious foil to the more savory elements on your appetizer spread. Plus, she says leftovers are great for French toast the next day.

Serve seared chorizo over a dollop of zesty aioli for a flavorful holiday appetizer that will leave your guests eager for the main course.