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Appetizers at Thanksgiving are a tricky business: a few small bites can be a great start to the celebration, but if you eat too much, you'll regret it when mashed potato time comes around. Some hosts serve oysters and a glass of Champagne; others set out baked brie and spiced nuts. Or is Thanksgiving not Thanksgiving until you've cut into a giant cheese ball?
Does your family always make certain Thanksgiving hors d'oeuvres? Or do you just try to save up your hunger for the main event? Hopefully these recipes will help you out if you're looking for appetizer inspiration.
- Green Pea Hummus [SE]
- Crudités with Green Goddess Dip [Bon Appetit]
- Oysters with Champagne-Vinegar Mignonette [Gourmet]
- Shrimp-in-a-Pickle [Southern Living]
- Smoky Deviled Eggs with Greek Yogurt [Kitchn]
- Cheese Ball [Martha Stewart]
- Prosciutto Rolls [Saveur]
- Rosemary Roasted Cashews [Food Network]
- Cheddar-Chive Cheese Puffs [Leite's Culinaria]
- Deviled Crab With Oysters Baked On The Half Shell [NYT]
- Cheddar-Cayenne Coins [Fine Cooking]
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- Chickpea Bruschetta [SE]
- Marcella Hazan's Bagna Cauda [Saveur]
- Pears and Camembert [Martha Stewart]
- John Besh's Baked Oysters With Wild Mushroom Ragout [Food Network]
- Vidalia Onion Dip with Bacon Crumbles [Kitchn]
- Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread [Gourmet]
- Lowcountry Shrimp Paste [Leite's Culinaria]
- Chicken-Liver Mousse with Pickled Red Onion [Food & Wine]
- Endive with Smoked Trout and Herbed Cream Cheese [Bon Appetit]
- Silky Mushroom Pate with a Leek-Walnut Topping [Splendid Table]
- Cheese Straws [Lottie & Doof]
- Artichoke Tapenade [David Lebovitz]
- Ina Garten's Roasted Shrimp Cocktail [Food Network]
- Caramelized Onion & Apple Mini Tarts [LolFoodie]
- Smoky Salmon Chive Spread [Sunset]
- Zesty Lemon Olives [Fine Cooking]