Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

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Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

Treat your family and friends to these tasty Thanksgiving appetizers before the big meal.

Savory Roasted Mushroom Puffs

These appetizer puffs contain three varieties of mushrooms, oven-roasted and wrapped in phyllo dough along with a little cream cheese, then baked until golden.

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.

Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Soup

Creamy pumpkin soup, with just a hint of cinnamon, ginger and cloves--a great starter course for holiday parties, just make ahead and reheat.

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.

Holiday Cranberry Salad

This cranberry, walnut and marshmallow salad is destined to become a family tradtion--a great make-ahead recipe.

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 ...

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 ...

Pleasant Pheasant Soup

This soup is perfect for those cool fall nights when you need a little bit of comfort food to warm things up.


Cheese-Wheel Appetizer

Cheddar, Swiss, and cream cheese blend in this easy, make-ahead appetizer spread.

Two-Bite Veggie Wraps

Italian parsley leaves, carrot strips, and green onions accent each pastry appetizer.

Smoky Cheese Ball

Group a selection of appetizers, including this nut-coated cheese spread, on a small table separate from the main serving tables so early-comers can nibble while ...