Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

Pumpkin Turnover 

Turnovers flavored with pumpkin and beer that are easy to make.

Lucious Deviled Eggs 

Deviled eggs are a fabulous appetizer for any holiday gathering. The addition of pomegranate seeds as a garnish adds a great flavor and look.

Maple Bacon Turkey Ravioli 

This ravioli dish is a great way to use leftover turkey. The maple and bacon combination makes the finishing sauce unbeatable.

Veggie Bars 

Great for an appetizer or side dish, these bars are topped with colorful combination of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and celery. Cresent rolls make a tasty ...

Savory Sweet Potato-Roasted Garlic Quiche 

Mashed sweet potato, roasted garlic, light cream, Co-Jack cheese and nutmeg are combined with eggs to make this main dish quiche.

Pumpkin Pancakes 

These pancakes are perfect for a fall brunch. The addition of pumpkin really adds great flavor and texture. They don't even need syrup.

Autumn Bounty Risotto 

Risotto itself is a tasty addition to any meal, but with the addition of butternut squash and apples, it is perfect for autumn and all ...

Bessie's Piquant Cocktail Meatballs 

Lean ground beef is mixed with cornflake crumbs, eggs, ketchup, soy sauce and other seasonings, formed into meatballs and baked in a flavorful cranberry-chili sauce ...

Sweet Potato Harvest Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa 

Tortillas are spread with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, corn, spices and mozzarella cheese and served with a cranberry salsa, cilantro and pecans.

Marinated Mushrooms 

These mushrooms are cooked and marinated in a vinegar and oil mixture that is seasoned with mustard and parsley.

Holiday Chilled Cranberry Pumpkin Soup 

Canned pumpkin & whole cranberry sauce are combined with ginger ale, brown sugar, cream & spices for this chilled soup.

Mini Pepperoni Pizzas 

Serve these mini pepperoni pizzas as a hot appetizer for you next party or get together.

Southwestern Cornbread 

A colorful cornbread filled with kernels of corn, onion and diced peppers--use green, red and yellow for extra pizzaz.

Cheesy Artichoke Dip 

This 5-ingredient dip stirs together artichokes, Romano cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, is topped with bread crumbs, and is baked. Serve warm with crackers.

This vegetable recipe makes a great soup that is perfect in the cold weather.

Pumpkin Pickles 

Pickling pumpkin makes for a great gift or a tasty addition to any holiday spread. This recipe is simple to prepare and delicious.

Spicy Hamburger/Sausage Dip 

Vary the spiciness of this cheesy beef and pork sausage dip by using the hotness of salsa that you like.

Beer Cheese Pretzel Dip 

Cream cheese, cheddar cheese and beer are combined with ranch dressing mix for a dip that's great to serve with crunchy pretzels.

Brie and Green Chile Cranucopias 

These are great for a Thanksgiving appetizer or for a buffet table. The mini croissants are filled with Brie and a chile cranberry sauce, then ...

Southern-Style Cornbread 

This long-favorite recipe combines a small package of corn muffin mix with sour cream, melted butter or margarine, egg and cream-style corn.

Thanksgiving Nachos 

If there is leftover turkey after Thanksgiving and no plans for its use, put it in some nachos. This dish is also a great way ...

Hot Thanksgiving Punch 

Your guests will appreciate the aroma of this punch as soon as they walk in your door-lightly spiced cranberry, pineapple and grapefruit juice.

Horseradish Crab Dip 

Stir together cream cheese, picante sauce, and horseradish with the crab for this easy appetizer.

Turkey-Avocado Spread 

Cooked turkey is whirled in a food processor, then combined with onion, avocado, mayo, and salsa to make this spread for baguette slices.

Broiled Crab Cakes 

Serve these vegetable-filled crab cakes as an appetizer at your next gathering.