Foodie Friday: Countdown To Thanksgiving - 16 Awesome Appetizers

(Via The Carriage House Chronicles)

In my family, we are all about the appetizers! In fact I could start there and move on to the dessert course and be a happy camper.  A good appetizer is always fun, but especially on this holiday. It keeps the family noshing, talking, and happy while the main dishes are being whipped up. Switch it up this year and try something new. 

Here: 16 Awesome Appetizers

Ina Garten's Rosemary 

Roasted Cashews

Elevate your basic bowl of nuts with this

tasty recipe.  It has been duplicated from the

Bar Nuts at Union Square Cafe in NYC.

I can tell you, they are delicious!

Food Network

Cran-Raspberry Brie Bites

With these simple ingredients, you

just can't go wrong. 

The Curvy Carrot

Winter Squash Dip
Love the presentation and feel it is always

key to a good dish. This recipe includes 

chipotle peppers. I'm in!

Martha Stewart

Fried Sage Leaves and Pear Chips in a Gorgonzola Yogurt Dip
Impress them with your creativity!
Food 52

Prosciutto and Ricotta

 Crostini with Honey 

A crostini is, perhaps, one of the easiest

recipes to prepare.  This recipe takes only

five minutes to prep. A very good looking dish!

Steamy Kitchen

Butternut Squash Tart with Fried Sage

Serve a stylish tart this year. 

Bon Appetit

Bacon Candy

Crispy, sweet and salty, this three-ingredient snack is the ultimate cocktail party hors d’oeuvre.

Food And Wine

Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

A favorite at my house, but I have not made it

with goat cheese.  This is on the list this year.

Delish

Sweet Potato Cakes 

with Black Bean Salsa

What an interesting little cake! It's both
contemporary and colorful.

A Dash Of Sanity

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Almonds
Goat cheese, dates, almonds, bacon. 
Such perfect Fall ingredients.
Saveur

Warm Ricotta with Roasted Grapes

I must admit, I have never roasted a grape.

But why not try it?  Love the look of this

elegant appetizer!

Food and Wine

Arancini with Pancetta and Basil 
This Italian appetizer looks like the perfect bite.
A Beautiful Mess

Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, 

Apple and Gruyere Bites

Not to difficult as the crust is made 

from frozen puff pastry!

Table For Two

Pumpkin Hummus

The addition of pepita and sesame seeds

will add a nice crunch to a normally smooth spread.
Kiran Tarun

Sage Potato Chips
A good dip deserves a great chip.
Saveur

                Eggplant Dip with Pomegranate

Molasses and Feta
Smokey and sweet, and oh so colorful!
Food 52

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