1Onion Soup with Parmesan Croutons
LauriPatterson//Getty Images2Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts
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3Feta and Spinach Tartlets
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Looking for a bite-size app guests can pop into their mouths while mingling? Here’s your answer: Feta and Spinach Tartlets to give Thanksgiving a Mediterranean twist.
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4Grape Jamwiches
mike garten
Mini grape jam sandwiches may not be your first thought for a holiday appetizer, but hear us out: Fall is peak grape season. This bite-size snack takes advantage of the seasonal fruit and accommodates picky eaters.
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5Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Sausage and Sage
Photo credit: Con Poulos. Food Stylist: Christine Albano. Prop Stylist: Sarah Smart6Wheat Berries with Thyme-Roasted Grapes and Spinach
Johnny Miller
If you’ve never considered roasting grapes, now is your chance. In this grain salad recipe, red seedless grapes are tossed in thyme, oil, salt, and pepper, and roasted until they pop. This caramelizes their natural sugars for greater developed sweetness.
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7Roasted Broccoli–Artichoke Dip
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We’ve all heard about spinach-artichoke dip, but what about roasted broccoli-artichoke dip? It’s a unique twist on the classic appetizer that spinach haters will be glad to see.
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8Butternut Squash-Sage Tart
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Impress guests with this flaky butternut squash tart that uses a mix of fall’s top flavors: pumpkin, squash, walnuts, sage, and more.
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9Roasted Maple Pears with Cranberries and Thyme
Steve Giralt10Pear and Walnut Salad
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Start your Thanksgiving off light with this pear and walnut salad that you can dress up or keep simple. Popular additions include apple pie spice, celery, lemon juice, and more.
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11Gingered Squash and Pear Soup
Melina Hammer
For guests traveling in frigid conditions to make it to the Thanksgiving gathering, prepare this warm, creamy soup to welcome them in (and unthaw their toes!).
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12Spinach Salad with Pickled Shallots and Mustard Vinaigrette
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13Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup
Levi Brown14Red Citrus Salad with Berries, Pears and Pomegranates
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15Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
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If potatoes are your favorite part of Thanksgiving, you’re in for a treat with these herb-seasoned potatoes, smashed for a crispy finish. Did we mention they’re also brushed in butter, garlic, and thyme?
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16Warm Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
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17Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions
Con Poulos; Food styling by Vivian Lui; Prop styling by Paige Hicks18Kale and Chickpea Soup
Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly
Looking for an easy prep-ahead appetizer? This kale and chickpea soup is your answer. Allow it to simmer in a Dutch oven throughout the day to intensify the flavors of tomato, red pepper, and garlic.
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19Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad
Chris Court
For fans of brussels sprouts, consider adding them to a salad along with dried cranberries, sliced green apples, and hazelnuts for a well-rounded start to the Thanksgiving courses.
Get the Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad recipe.
20Figs with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Kana Okada
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman’s Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
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