In my parents' home and Michael's parents' home, the Christmas Eve tradition is to eat appetizers for dinner. There's usually quite a spread and everything is delicious. It's perfect, and is minimal fuss and effort. It's our favorite meal of the year, hands down--more than Thanksgiving, birthdays, Easter, or any other holiday. For the past

Ingredients: jalapenos, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon,