Appetizers for Thanksgiving?

branz7

I posted a while ago about menu inspiration, and I rec'd awesome suggestions.  I noticed that everyone else isn't afraid to serve almost "too much" food, as there appear to be MANY options on everyone's menus.

:-)  I'm going to do courses too I think, just as many of you are, so thanks for all that help from before!

Now, I beseech you for ideas for appetizers that aren't too heavy.  I found a yummy looking recipe for a cheesey spinach spread, but that feels like we're bound for a food coma before anyone even looks at the turkey. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hot-Spinach-Red-Pepper-Dip/Detail.aspx

I like this recipe; I've done it, it's easy, and delicious and not too filling.  http://www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-feta-pinwheels-16213

 

FYI Dinner Menu (thus far):

Winter Fruit Salad w/ Lemon Poppy seed dressing

Butternut Squash soup w/ pear

Buttermilk Mashed taters w/ veg gravy

Vegetarian Stuffing w/ wheat bread 

Turkey (for the carnivores) perhaps with some kind of spicy/sweet glaze

TBD: **Insert some vegetarian entree here...like a stuffed mushroom, or something...***

**Insert vegetable side here**

Pumpkin Roll

Apple Pie w/homemade ice cream 

 

TIA!!! :-) 

 

6fsn

We usually keep apps simple- shrimp cocktail, cheese platter, crudite.  Just little nibbles to hold people over.  We usually eat several times a day (at least 3) the apps come back out in between with a few chips and dips thrown in too. 

kjvogelsang

I suggest you post this question on the What's Cooking board. I know they would help you out!

TarHeels&Rebels

We do like 6 - all we have out is mixed nuts, cheese and crackers, and our family cookies.  Nothing elaborate, nothing that needs cooked, because the cook's busy and the meal's so large.

lsgarver

My menu is similar to yours.  For apps, I'm doing:

Pecan halves sandwiched with a pumpkin-cream cheese layer and rolled in brown sugar, cinnamon and chili powder

Pistachio-filled dates 

Pancetta crisps with goat cheese and pear

Mini Cheddar dill scones

NaturalBlond

I'm doing deviled eggs and veggies with this oh-so-fabulous herb dip:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/herb-dip-recipe/index.html