8 Simple Apps to Celebrate Thanksgiving
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Grab your favorite serving tray and gather around the holiday table – it’s time for Thanksgiving appetizers! Whether you’re hosting for the first time or adding a special touch to your traditional spread, small bites help set the stage for the main course while keeping guests’ appetites at bay.
Thanksgiving Day can feel like a marathon, but these quick and easy apps fend off hunger while the turkey roasts. Skip the storebought cheese ball and instead put a homemade spin on the celebration with these ideas:
- Whole-grain crostini with whipped goat cheese and cranberry relish
- Classic deviled eggs sprinkled with smoked paprika
- Mini veggie skewers with protein, such as cubed turkey or ham
- Mixed nuts with dried cranberries and rosemary
- Cheese cubes and fresh grapes on festive skewers
- Pinwheels filled with spinach, cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes
- Trail mix, including roasted pumpkin seeds and chocolate bits
- Sliced apples and pears with cinnamon-yogurt dip
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