Give Thanks for These Starters! - 45 recipes
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Cauliflower Hummus with Olives
By ROBandSEAN
Transform golden roasted cauliflower into a creamy vegetable dip similar to a classic hummus
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 6 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 4 pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Chipotle Meatball Appetizers
By carvalhohm
Chipotle meatball appetizers have a little heat and are good to eat! Nested in bite-sized pastry cups and topped wi...
- 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
- 4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices
Sriracha Deviled Eggs with Garlic Toast Crumb Topping
By dkanon
Add some spice to your deviled eggs with this recipe adding sriracha and topped with garlic toast crumbs
- 12 eggs, hard-boiled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sriracha hot sauce, more or less to taste (we love the Trader Joe's brand)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Minced fresh cilantro
Roasted Red Pepper & Chives Deviled Eggs
By HotDishHomemaker, Hot Dish Homemaker
Deviled Eggs are always a favorite and if you are like me I am always coming up with a new way to prepare them
- 5 large eggs, hard boiled
- 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon roasted garlic seasoning
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
By Taraespo
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl is a delicious way to curve your guests' appetites before the main course is ser...
- 1 large or 2 small round sourdough bread or rye bread
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (14-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) jar lump crab
- 1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon buffalo hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup parmesan
- 1 cup mozzarella or sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack, shredded
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
By á-174535
The salty savoriness of these smoked salmon deviled eggs make these the perfect flavor explosion in your mouth
- 12 eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill weed
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1.5 ounces smoked salmon or lox, chopped, about 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon capers
- fresh dill weed to garnish
Cheese Straws
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Puff pastry is a magical and easy ingredient to create so many recipes
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 parmesan, grated and divided
- 1 large egg
Killer Potato Latkes
By mahto
You won't be able to stop eating these golden brown latkes especially when they are served with all your favorite t...
- 1-pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- sea salt to taste
- 2-pounds baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
- applesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon, salmon roe, and dill sprigs, to taste for serving
Honey & Walnut Baked Brie
By Susan52
In this version of Brie en Croûte, the sweet and savory filling bakes inside the brie itself making this sweet and...
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 (17.3-ounce) package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
- 1 (8-ounce) Brie cheese round, cut in half horizontally
Pressure Cooker Stuffed Deviled Eggs
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
For most of my life, I couldn't peel a hard boiled egg without having most of them turning out looking like a cat h...
- FILLING:
- 6 eggs
- 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow or brown mustard
- Splash of white wine vinegar (1 to 2 teaspoons)
- Pinch yellow curry, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- GARNISH:
- Cornichon (miniature pickles)
- Capers
- Paprika
Spinach & Artichoke Dip Stuffed Garlic Bread
By BobN
Garlic bread stuffed with spinach artichoke dip -- a perfect appetizer, or side for an Italian meal
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Parmesan cheese, grated, to top
- Fresh basil leaves or parsley, torn, to top
Cashews with Sea Salt & Black Pepper
By á-4084
Simple yet delightful, these salt and pepper cashews are easy to make and taste delicious! Set this snack out at yo...
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup sunflower or peanut oil (Sunflower has a milder taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
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