While everyone is waiting for the big dinner you cannot let them starve and this is where the snacks and appetizers come in. The appetizers or hors d oeuvres, are always one of my favourite parts of planning Thanksgiving and they are a great way to make your Thanksgiving day stand out. There are just so many different things that you can do with appetizers from a simple platter of meats, cheeses and fruit, to cookies, to dips, to chips, to crostini or even finger sized pies. Although I always enjoy sticking in season with pumpkin and cranberry dishes, I don’t let it constrain me too much and I am not afraid to mix it up with combinations of sweet and savoury. The only thing that you need to be careful about really, is that you do not ruin your guests appetite for the big meal!
Pumpkin Hummus
Artichoke Bread
Pumpkin White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip
Green Bean, Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Tart
Pumpkin Butter Tarts with Pepitas and Cranberries
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Halloumi Sliders
Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake Dip
Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)
Cranberry Turtle Bars
Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup
Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce (aka Eggplant Parmesan Fries!)
Shrimp Scampi Dip
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Baba Ghanoush
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Rolo Cheesecake Bars
Spinach and Artichoke Hummus
Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Cucumber and Feta Rolls
Ahi Tuna Tostadas
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
Hummus
Htipiti (Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Dip)
Mushroom Quesadillas with Chipotle Crema
Avocado Hummus
Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
4 Cheese Hot Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Roasted Corn Queso Fundido
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Balls
Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries
Bacon Jam Baked Brie
Grilled Zucchini Rollups Stuffed with Lemon-Basil Ricotta and Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Spicy Tuna and Avocado Cucumber Sushi Bites
Baked Brie with Blackberry Compote and Candied Walnuts
Pecan Pie Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake Gingersnap Streusel Bars
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites
More Thanksgiving Recipes
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Mmmm.love those appetizers..~_~, I've never tried making them on my own.
So many recipes!!! They all look fantastic! your blog always makes me hungry =)
xoXOxo
Jenn L @ Peas & Crayons
The strudel, the olives and the brie are enticing. The wonderful thing about appetizers is – you're free and clear. So many of the courses for Thanksgiving are set from generations ago – and people would be upset if you rolled out a whole new menu – but with your tasty bites – I am free to play.
Thanks for all the appetizer ideas!!! I love appetizer parties and have some to go to over the holidays, so I'll have to try some of these…thanks!
Your Zucchini and Feta Balls look so scrumptious! Im drooling
Great collection!
Mmm, those cucumber rolls look delicious!
Natalya @ Ruff House Art
These Thanksgiving appetizers just made my heart swoon. Exactly what I was searching for since I am regrettably a last minute person. Thank you for rescuing me with this perfect appetizer solution.
Before the crowded Thanksgiving hours get too far along, let me express a big thank you this Thanksgiving season for all of the wonderful recipes that you prepare and share with us (especially those of us that rely on your for last minute ideas). A toast of appreciation to you:
May you be granted your every Thanksgiving wish
May you be blessed with the magic of generosity and bliss
May you be graced with a holiday of laughter and cheer
May you help spread the Thanksgiving spirit far and near.
Annette
Unfortunately we were in Marco Fl. for vacation during thanksgiving. We ate at several places and they were very high dollar and the food was really bad. Had a mixed seafood platter at Capt. Brien's, I have NEVER had crab cakes that were soooo bad. I missed my traditional thanksgiving day feast. Christmas is coming tho . . . .