Thanksgiving Appetizers

Spice up your Thanksgiving table with delicious appetizers.

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Vermont Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Straws
Vermont Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Straws

It’s the spicy and sharp flavor of traditionally made farmhouse Cheddars that delivers the deep, rich taste of these crisp cheese straws.

Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad
Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad

A spinach salad, especially one with ripe fall pears, is a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table. The salad can be served in a large bowl as part of a buffet, or on individual salad plates alongside the main course.

Roasted Chestnut Soup with a Mushroom Garnish
Roasted Chestnut Soup with a Mushroom Garnish

If you have never peeled and eaten a freshly roasted chestnut, nor savored its aroma, then make this soup.

6 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizers
6 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizers

Diane Morgan, author of The Thanksgiving Table and New Thanksgiving Table, shares her do-ahead appetizer recipes for a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner.

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