kelly8875
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Post by kelly8875 on Nov 11, 2014 1:00:19 GMT
So I know the Thanksgiving sides thread has gone around/is still going around... What about things to serve before dinner? We typically have our dinner at 2:00. I'd like to have some appetizers that could be put out about noon for snacking on while dinner is getting finished. What kinds of things to you serve, or have had at your gatherings?
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Nov 11, 2014 1:20:32 GMT
Veggies and cold shrimp with homemade green goddess dip.
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Post by akathy on Nov 11, 2014 1:23:23 GMT
Typically I don't serve appetizers because I want everyone to be hungry when we have the main event. If I do put anything out it would be a pickle and/or vegetable tray.
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Post by eleezybeth on Nov 11, 2014 1:33:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2014 1:36:50 GMT
Brie with a caramel, dried apple & cranberry and pecan topping served with water crackers.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2014 1:37:53 GMT
Typically I don't serve appetizers because I want everyone to be hungry when we have the main event. If I do put anything out it would be a pickle and/or vegetable tray. My mother-in-law hosts Thanksgiving and enjoys putting on a full spread of appetizers in the early afternoon, but I really have to watch myself so that I'm still hungry for dinner! :-) |
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Post by lgr4 on Nov 11, 2014 1:42:44 GMT
eleezybeth your link doesn't work. I would love to have that recipe!
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Post by genny on Nov 11, 2014 3:35:30 GMT
I usually have a tray of cheese and crackers (sometime summer sausage slices), and then a tray with pickles, olives and baby carrots. We always need a little something to graze on before it's time to eat. It's easy and pretty light.
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Post by jackietex on Nov 11, 2014 3:47:21 GMT
We usually have cheese and crackers, olives, crab dip, and nuts.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 11, 2014 4:40:30 GMT
My family likes to have a little nosh of veggies and fruit to wash down their booze.  |
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Post by ptamom on Nov 11, 2014 4:46:47 GMT
We put out a veggie tray, relish tray, and cheese and crackers.
One year I put out Spinach Dip in a bread bowl, and everyone went crazy for it. We had tons of dinner leftovers. Everyone filled up on the dip, ripped the bread bowl to shreds, then weren't hungry for dinner.
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Post by Linda on Nov 11, 2014 15:34:03 GMT
I've learnt that protein-based nibbles make the day go smoother when serving a big holiday dinner - so that's what we focus on.
cheese cubes
little smokies or cocktail meatballs
cheese ball or shrimp dip or ham/cheese dip with crackers
veggies with hummus
shrimp
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Post by lbp on Nov 11, 2014 16:47:18 GMT
Stuffed Celery Bugles and Bugle dip Cheese ball and crackers
All of these are Grandma's recipes and must have family favorites.
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Post by bianca42 on Nov 11, 2014 16:50:42 GMT
olives, pickles and deviled eggs.
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Post by padresfan619 on Nov 11, 2014 16:53:55 GMT
Liver pâté
Smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers
Oysters on the half shell
Rondele spreadable cheese (MUST be garlic & herb)
Crackers
Assorted olives, peppers and pickles
We don't eat until 6 because we like to have the appetizers.
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Post by littlemama on Nov 11, 2014 17:01:38 GMT
We don't do appetizers because the main meal is so large.
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Post by kelly8875 on Nov 11, 2014 17:18:45 GMT
I like some of the idea you've all given me. I've never done apps either because the meal is so large, but I need a way to keep a few people out of my way  and, I get hungry doing all the cooking and would love something to help tide me over as well! |
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Post by sisterbdsq on Nov 11, 2014 17:57:05 GMT
Nuts. linda says protein. Nuts are high in protein, too. There's protein in everything. |
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Post by Sue on Nov 11, 2014 19:46:35 GMT
Brie with a caramel, dried apple & cranberry and pecan topping served with water crackers. My daughter usually brings a baked brie very similar to yours to our Thanksgiving except her recipe uses pears instead of apples. She serves hers with torn miniature french bread pieces. So delicious, but so easy to over indulge upon before a big meal. |
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Post by eleezybeth on Nov 11, 2014 21:06:25 GMT
eleezybeth your link doesn't work. I would love to have that recipe! Gah! Sorry about that. It was acting wonky on the IPad but... Alas I'm on my phone and can't fix it. Google Taste of Home bacon wrapped sweet potatoes. Seriously delicious!! They are a bit spicy, sweet and then bacon? It's a godlike confection! |
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Post by scrappert on Nov 11, 2014 21:16:24 GMT
Cheese ball. Cheese and sausage platter.
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Post by molove on Nov 11, 2014 21:24:58 GMT
My sister makes an incredible crab with artichoke dip. Crab with a "C" not a "K" !!! She serves it with crackers and crudites. We look forward to it every year. We only see it at Thanksgiving |
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Post by aljack on Nov 11, 2014 23:03:10 GMT
We do mostly what others do: these are a few from over the years:
Cheese and crackers
Fruit and marshmallow dip
Cocktail shrimp
Wrapped asparagus with bacon
Mac and cheese bites
Fried green beans
Fondue cheese with veggies and bread
Bruschetta
bacon wrapped water chestnuts
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Post by kelbel827 on Nov 11, 2014 23:07:07 GMT
Occasionally, I do breaded artichokes. I take several boxes of frozen artichoke hearts, dip in egg and breadcrumbs, and deep fry.
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Post by Jili on Nov 11, 2014 23:10:45 GMT
Cheese & crackers, olives, pepperoni slices--an antipasto kind of spread is what I tend to serve around lunchtime as dinner is still cooking.
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Post by ptamom on Nov 11, 2014 23:11:05 GMT
Stuffed Celery Bugles and Bugle dip Cheese ball and crackers
All of these are Grandma's recipes and must have family favorites.
What is Bugle dip? |
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Post by anonrefugee on Nov 12, 2014 0:58:57 GMT
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Post by eleezybeth on Nov 12, 2014 2:17:07 GMT
Yes! And it is good. I've also done it with butternut squash.
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Post by janeliz on Nov 12, 2014 2:19:43 GMT
My mom typically sets out a cheeseball and crackers, some hummus and pita chips, and maybe some olives or a small relish tray.
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Post by Peace Sign on Nov 12, 2014 14:08:06 GMT
My sister always makes queso dip, I always bring a crock of meatballs, and there's veggies/dip.
We do thanksgiving ALL day and then all night we play poker and bring out the leftover apps and dinner. |
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and, I get hungry doing all the cooking and would love something to help tide me over as well!
