Easy, pull-together appetizer ideas for holiday entertaining

Consider serving spanakopita as an appetizer at your next party. You can make your own, but don’t rule out the frozen variety in your grocer’s freezer especially if you are pressed for time. (stock.adobe.com)

Now’s that time of the year when it feels like someone has pressed the time-lapse button and everything is moving at triple speed. Many of us are feeling the pinch: not having enough hours in the day yet also wanting to slow down and spend time with people we love (or at least like a lot).

And then there is the meal planning. And maybe the party planning. And perhaps houseguests, or family members returning home for the holidays.