By Colleen Walsh Fong

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a Cheese and Pate Partridge in a Pear Tree.

If you're looking for a clever and tasty appetizer for a  party, open house, or girls night out try this combination of cheeses and pate with peppercorn, sun-dried tomato and thyme garnish. I serve mine with mixed crackers. 

Check out our entire 12 Days of Christmas Photo Collection, and then stop by our products page to see our inexpensive, smart cookbooks. They make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers.