Thanksgiving Appetizers to Start the Feast

Thanksgiving Appetizers to Start the Feast

By Sara Taylor

Thanksgiving Appetizers to Start the Feast

By Sara Taylor
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Turkey may be the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast, but everyone knows the real fun is with the Thanksgiving appetizers. Let’s relish in the 29 Thanksgiving starters that you can prep in advance and will be loved by your guests. Grab the cider and let’s snack until dinner.

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1) Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bite

Brie cheese and cranberry sauce in a flaky pastry cup.

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Cranberry brie puff pastry bite

Cranberry Brie Bites

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Cut puff pastry into squares and press one into each cup.
  3. Tuck a cube of brie into each and top with a small spoon of cranberry sauce.
  4. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  5. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until golden and bubbling, then cool slightly before serving.

Notes

A drizzle of honey on top makes them extra special.

2) Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan

Stuffed mushroom

Cheesy and herbed stuffed buttery caps of mushrooms.

Stuffed mushroom

Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix cream cheese, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, and parsley.
  3. Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap.
  4. Arrange on the sheet and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
  5. Cool a few minutes and serve warm.

Notes

Chop the mushroom stems and stir them into the filling so nothing goes to waste.

3) Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Crispy asparagus wrapped in salty prosciutto.

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed
  • 6 slices prosciutto halved lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet.
  2. Wrap each asparagus spear in a strip of prosciutto.
  3. Arrange on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and grind on pepper.
  4. Roast 12 to 15 minutes until the prosciutto crisps.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

4) Pumpkin Hummus

a bowl of creamy orange pumpkin hummus swirled and drizzled with oil beside pita in a wide horizontal shot, on a dark plate with crackers fanned around, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Smooth pumpkin hummus with comforting spices.

Pumpkin Hummus

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Add chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, lemon juice, and cumin to food processor.
  2. Blend smooth, drizzling olive oil into running processor.
  3. Season with salt; blend again.
  4. Scrape into bowl; swirl top.
  5. Drizzle olive oil; serve with pita and crackers.

Notes

A pinch of smoked paprika on top adds great color.

5) Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach artichoke dip

The dip loved by all, and the one people are always fighting over!

Spinach artichoke dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and squeezed
  • 1 can artichoke hearts chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Mix spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and most parmesan.
  3. Spread in baking dish; top with remaining parmesan.
  4. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Serve hot with chips and bread.

6) Maple Bacon-Wrapped Dates

bacon-wrapped dates glazed with maple and skewered with toothpicks in a wide horizontal shot, on a slate board over a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Maple-glazed bacon-wrapped dates.

Bacon wrapped dates stuffed

Maple Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; set rack on baking sheet.
  2. Wrap each date in half a bacon slice; secure with toothpick.
  3. Arrange on rack; brush maple syrup.
  4. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until bacon crisps.
  5. Cool slightly; serve warm.

Notes

Stuff each date with an almond for a little crunch.

7) Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese

Creamy goat cheese on roasted sweet potato coins.

Sweet Potato Bites on a plate

Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sweet potatoes sliced into rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil and kosher salt; spread on sheet.
  3. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once, until tender and browned.
  4. Spread goat cheese on each round.
  5. Drizzle honey, sprinkle pecans, and serve.

8) Mini Quiche Lorraine

Quiche lorraine

Bacon and cheese mini savory quiches.

Quiche lorraine

Mini Quiche Lorraine

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet pie crust
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup shredded gruyere
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees; grease mini muffin tin.
  2. Cut pie crust rounds; press into cups.
  3. Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
  4. Divide bacon and gruyere among cups; pour in egg mixture.
  5. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until set; cool slightly and serve.

Notes

These reheat beautifully, so make them the night before.

9) Deviled Eggs with Truffle Oil

Deviled egg

Truffle-infused fancy deviled eggs.

Deviled egg

Deviled Eggs with Truffle Oil

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Boil eggs 12 minutes; cool in ice bath and peel.
  2. Halve eggs; place yolks in bowl.
  3. Mash yolks, mayonnaise, Dijon, truffle oil, salt, and pepper smooth.
  4. Pipe filling into whites.
  5. Garnish with snipped chives and tiny extra drizzle of truffle oil.

Notes

Go light on the truffle oil; a little goes a long way.

10) Butternut Squash Tartlets

golden puff-pastry tartlets topped with roasted butternut squash, ricotta, and thyme in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a linen cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Flaky tartlets with sweet roasted squash.

Butternut Squash Tartlets

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; line two baking sheets.
  2. Toss squash with oil, salt, and pepper; roast 20 minutes until tender.
  3. Cut puff pastry squares; place on second sheet.
  4. Top each with dollop of ricotta and roasted squash.
  5. Sprinkle thyme; bake 12 to 15 minutes until pastry is golden.

11) Caprese Salad Skewers

rows of caprese skewers with tomato, basil, and mozzarella drizzled with balsamic glaze in a wide horizontal shot, on a white platter over a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella all skewered together.

Tomato basil caprese skewer

Caprese Salad Skewers

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Thread a cherry tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella ball onto each small skewer.
  2. Repeat for all skewers.
  3. Arrange on platter.
  4. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  5. Lightly salt; serve chilled.

12) Pecan Cheddar Cheese Balls

a platter of mini cheese balls coated in chopped pecans with crackers alongside in a wide horizontal shot, on a slate board over a fall napkin, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Mini cheese balls coated in crunchy pecans.

Pecan Cheddar Cheese Balls

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and chives until combined.
  2. Chill 30 minutes to firm.
  3. Roll small balls.
  4. Roll each ball in chopped pecans to coat.
  5. Arrange on platter with crackers; serve.

Notes

Toast the pecans first for the best flavor and crunch.

13) Parmesan Herb Roasted Nuts

warm roasted mixed nuts coated in parmesan and rosemary in a small bowl in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a cozy cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cheese and herb roasted nuts.

Parmesan Herb Roasted Nuts

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups mixed nuts
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Toss nuts with melted butter, rosemary, and salt.
  3. Spread in single layer on sheet.
  4. Roast 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant.
  5. Toss with parmesan while warm; serve.

14) Autumn Harvest Charcuterie Board

an abundant charcuterie board with cheeses, folded meats, grapes, apples, and nuts in a wide horizontal shot, on a large wooden board over a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

A fully stocked board of cheese, meats, and autumn fruits.

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Cheese and charcuterie board

Autumn Harvest Charcuterie Board

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Place small bowls of cranberries and nuts on large board.
  2. Fan folded cured meats around board.
  3. Cluster cheese wedges and slices.
  4. Fill gaps with grapes, apple slices, and crackers.
  5. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

Pull the cheeses out 30 minutes before serving to soften.

15) Maple Glazed Ham Sliders

a tray of golden ham and cheese sliders glazed and pulled slightly apart in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a fall-toned cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sliders with Sweet and Buttery Ham and Cheese.

Maple Glazed Ham Sliders

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Hawaiian rolls
  • 12 slices deli ham
  • 6 slices swiss cheese halved
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; place rolls in baking dish.
  2. Halve rolls; layer ham and swiss inside.
  3. Whisk butter, maple syrup, and Dijon; brush tops.
  4. Foil-cover; bake 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 more.
  5. Slice apart; serve warm.

16) Brussels Sprout and Bacon Flatbread

a crisp flatbread topped with shaved brussels sprouts, bacon, and melted cheese, sliced in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a linen napkin, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crispy flatbread topped with sprouts and bacon.

Brussels Sprout and Bacon Flatbread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flatbread
  • 2 cups shaved brussels sprouts
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees; place flatbread on baking sheet.
  2. Brush flatbread with olive oil; sprinkle mozzarella.
  3. Toss sprouts with a little oil; scatter on top with bacon.
  4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until crisp and bubbly.
  5. Finish with parmesan; slice and serve.

17) Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted red pepper hummus

Hummus with roasted red peppers that has a smoky and sweet flavor.

Roasted red pepper hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Add chickpeas, red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic to food processor.
  2. Blend smooth, drizzling in olive oil.
  3. Add kosher salt; blend again.
  4. Scrape into bowl; swirl top.
  5. Drizzle oil; serve with pita and veggies.

18) Apple and Brie Crostini

crostini topped with melted brie, thin apple slices, honey, and thyme in a wide horizontal shot, on a white platter over a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crisp apple and creamy brie on a toasty baguette.

Apple and Brie Crostini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz brie sliced
  • 2 apples thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • thyme for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; arrange baguette slices on sheet.
  2. Brush olive oil; toast 6 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Top each with brie slice; bake 4 to 5 minutes to melt.
  4. Add a couple apple slices to each crostini.
  5. Drizzle honey, sprinkle thyme, and serve.

19) Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

glossy meatballs coated in deep-red cranberry barbecue sauce with toothpicks in a wide horizontal shot, in a shallow serving dish on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cranberry glaze with a sweet and tangy flavor on meatballs.

Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Whisk cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire in large pan.
  2. Heat until smooth and simmering.
  3. Add meatballs; stir to coat.
  4. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes until heated through.
  5. Transfer to slow cooker or bowl; serve with toothpicks.

Notes

These hold great on warm in a slow cooker for parties.

20) Fried Green Tomatoes

golden crispy fried green tomato slices stacked beside a creamy dip in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic plate over a checkered cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crispy green tomato slices coated in cornmeal.

Fried Green Tomatoes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 green tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Set out flour, beaten egg, and cornmeal seasoned with salt and pepper for breading.
  2. Dredge tomato slices in flour, egg, then cornmeal.
  3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high.
  4. Fry slices 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  5. Drain on paper towels; serve with creamy dipping sauce.

21) Bacon Wrapped Scallops

bacon-wrapped scallops crisp and golden with toothpicks and a lemon wedge in a wide horizontal shot, on a white platter over a slate surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Bacon-wrapped scallops.

Kirkland bacon wrapped scallops till crisp

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 sea scallops
  • 6 slices bacon halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; set rack on baking sheet.
  2. Pat scallops dry; wrap each in half a bacon slice and secure with toothpick.
  3. Arrange on rack, brush oil, and season with pepper.
  4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until bacon crisps and scallops turn opaque.
  5. Serve warm with lemon wedges.

Notes

Par-cook the bacon 3 minutes first so it crisps fully.

22) Feta Stuffed Peppers

stuffed mini sweet peppers filled with creamy whipped feta and dill in a wide horizontal shot, on a slate board over a fall napkin, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Mini Peppers Filled With Feta and Herbs.

Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers on a plate

Feta Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mini sweet peppers halved
  • 6 oz feta crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Blend feta, cream cheese, and dill smooth.
  3. Pipe or spoon filling into each pepper half.
  4. Arrange on sheet; drizzle olive oil.
  5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until warm and lightly browned; serve.

23) Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas

crispy roasted chickpeas dusted with warm spice in a small bowl in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a cozy cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chickpeas crunch and combine with the warm and inviting pumpkin spice.

Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas on a plate

Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, maple syrup, spice, and salt.
  3. Spread in single layer on sheet.
  4. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, shaking pan twice, until crisp.
  5. Cool slightly to crisp further; serve.

Notes

Dry the chickpeas well before roasting for maximum crunch.

24) Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread

a crisp flatbread topped with fig slices, torn prosciutto, and balsamic drizzle, sliced in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a linen napkin, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sweet figs and some salty prosciutto on crunchy flatbread.

Prosciutto fig flatbread

Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flatbread
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 4 fresh figs sliced
  • 4 slices prosciutto torn
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees; place flatbread on sheet.
  2. Brush olive oil; top with mozzarella.
  3. Arrange fig slices over cheese.
  4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until crisp and bubbly.
  5. Drape prosciutto on top, drizzle balsamic glaze, slice, and serve.

25) Rosemary Garlic Crackers

crisp homemade crackers flecked with rosemary stacked and scattered in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a rustic cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crunchy homemade herb crackers.

Rosemary Garlic Crackers

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Mix flour, salt, rosemary, and garlic powder.
  3. Stir in olive oil and water into dough.
  4. Roll dough very thin on parchment; cut squares.
  5. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until golden and crisp; cool.

Notes

Roll the dough as thin as you can for the crispiest crackers.

26) Herbed Goat Cheese Dip

a bowl of whipped goat cheese dip swirled with herbs and olive oil beside crackers in a wide horizontal shot, on a marble board over a soft cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Whipped goat cheese and fresh herbs.

Herbed Goat Cheese Dip

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz goat cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, and garlic smooth.
  2. Stir in chives and parsley.
  3. Scrape into bowl; swirl top.
  4. Drizzle olive oil; sprinkle extra herbs.
  5. Serve with crackers and crusty bread.

27) Cranberry Sage Sausage Balls

golden baked sausage balls flecked with cranberries and sage piled on a platter in a wide horizontal shot, on a slate board over a fall cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sausage balls combined with cranberries and sage.

Cranberry Sage Sausage Balls

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Mix sausage, baking mix, cheddar, cranberries, and sage until combined.
  3. Roll balls; place on sheet.
  4. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Cool a couple minutes; serve warm.

28) Parmesan Garlic Knots

soft golden garlic knots brushed with butter and dusted with parmesan and parsley in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a rustic napkin, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Garlic knots with parmesan.

Garlic Knots served and ready to eat

Parmesan Garlic Knots

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Cut dough strips; tie each into knot.
  3. Place on sheet; bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
  4. Stir garlic into melted butter; brush warm knots.
  5. Toss with parmesan and parsley; serve warm.

29) Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Seeds

crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds dusted with smoky red spice in a small bowl in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden board over a warm-toned cloth, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds with a smoky flavor.

Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Seeds

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line baking sheet.
  2. Toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil, chipotle, paprika, and salt.
  3. Spread in single layer on sheet.
  4. Roast 18 to 20 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crisp.
  5. Toss with lime juice while warm; serve.

Notes

Watch them closely at the end so they don't scorch.

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