Here are five Thanksgiving appetizer recipes that can be easily made ahead of time and feature seasonal ingredients and flavors.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Our collection of Thanksgiving recipes includes all the classics like roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie as well as some creative alternatives to traditional menus.
Our Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, what you serve alongside that plump, juicy turkey is key, so read on to find our best Thanksgiving side dishes.
Roast Duck with Orange-Rosemary Sauce
Slow-roasting a whole duck yields a flavorful, moist bird with a beautiful crispy, golden skin. Served with our simple Orange-Rosemary Sauce, it’s an impressive yet easy entrée to serve for family and friends.
Roast Capon
Larger than a roasting chicken, but smaller than a turkey, a capon is the perfect choice for a small holiday gathering or dinner party.
Cauliflower & Blue Cheese Dip
Serve this easy-to-prepare, hot appetizer dip made with puréed cauliflower, blue cheese, cream cheese and mayo with crackers or slices of toasted baguette.
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Shallots
Oven-roasting green beans gives them a slight sweetness that pairs perfectly with the sautéed shallots and toasted walnuts in this versatile side dish.
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Oven roasting fresh Brussels sprouts brings out their naturally sweet flavor and is by far the easiest way to prepare them.
Easy Cranberry and Pecan Cheese Ball
A quick, easy appetizer cheese ball made with cream cheese, goat cheese, dried cranberries and orange zest and a coating of toasted pecans.