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Set the tone for the big Thanksgiving dinner with simple, delicious hors d’oeuvres. These healthy bites will keep guests out of the kitchen and give them something light to munch on throughout the day. Recipes like our Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Rolls and Balsamic Butter Mushroom Bites are perfect crowd-pleasers before the main meal.
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Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Rolls
These spinach-and-feta puff pastry rolls are an easy appetizer that combines simple, flavorful ingredients with minimal prep time. A flavorful filling of spinach and feta cheese is wrapped in store-bought puff pastry and baked in a mini muffin tin for a perfectly portioned, bite-size appetizer. Their mini size makes them great finger food for parties, potlucks or casual gatherings and, best of all, they look impressive without breaking a sweat!
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Whipped Feta Honey Toast
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
03of 19Balsamic Butter Mushroom BitesPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina DaleyThese party-ready balsamic mushrooms combine the rich, savory flavors of mushrooms with the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar. Brown cremini mushrooms, in combination with the balsamic, offer a rich presentation, but white button mushrooms, while lighter, will work well too.View Recipe
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Balsamic Butter Mushroom Bites
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These party-ready balsamic mushrooms combine the rich, savory flavors of mushrooms with the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar. Brown cremini mushrooms, in combination with the balsamic, offer a rich presentation, but white button mushrooms, while lighter, will work well too.
04of 19Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & HoneyThis easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred.View Recipe
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Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey
This easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred.
05of 19Winter Charcuterie BoardA cheeseboard is an ideal stationary hors d’oeuvre for holiday entertaining. Select a variety of cheeses, making sure to include an aged variety, a creamy cheese, a blue cheese and perhaps a smoked cheese. Round out the platter with cold cuts, bread, an abundance of seasonal fruits, dried fruit, crudité, nuts and olives. We even included some dark chocolate to cap it off!View Recipe
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Winter Charcuterie Board
A cheeseboard is an ideal stationary hors d’oeuvre for holiday entertaining. Select a variety of cheeses, making sure to include an aged variety, a creamy cheese, a blue cheese and perhaps a smoked cheese. Round out the platter with cold cuts, bread, an abundance of seasonal fruits, dried fruit, crudité, nuts and olives. We even included some dark chocolate to cap it off!
06of 19Easy Stuffed MushroomsThis healthy stuffed mushroom appetizer is a nice balance of soft mushrooms, creamy filling and crunchy topping. This combination tastes downright decadent, but it’s actually good for you. Be sure to get all of the moisture out of the chopped mushrooms before moving on to the next step; if not, the filling will be soggy and make the mushroom caps watery.View Recipe
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Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
This healthy stuffed mushroom appetizer is a nice balance of soft mushrooms, creamy filling and crunchy topping. This combination tastes downright decadent, but it’s actually good for you. Be sure to get all of the moisture out of the chopped mushrooms before moving on to the next step; if not, the filling will be soggy and make the mushroom caps watery.
07of 193-Ingredient Blue Cheese & Fig BitesSalty-tangy blue cheese pairs beautifully with sweet fig jam in these easy appetizers, which are perfect for a holiday party. The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs. Keep the ingredients on hand and you can whip these up for impromptu holiday cocktail parties.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Blue Cheese & Fig Bites
Salty-tangy blue cheese pairs beautifully with sweet fig jam in these easy appetizers, which are perfect for a holiday party. The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs. Keep the ingredients on hand and you can whip these up for impromptu holiday cocktail parties.
08of 19Pumpkin Spice Cheese BallAll the fall spice flavor you crave but folded into creamy cheese and coated with cranberries. Serve with an array of crudités and crisp party crackers.View Recipe
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Pumpkin Spice Cheese Ball
All the fall spice flavor you crave but folded into creamy cheese and coated with cranberries. Serve with an array of crudités and crisp party crackers.
09of 19Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry RollsPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyThese pumpkin-goat cheese puff pastry rolls combine sweet pumpkin with savory goat cheese for the perfect fall appetizer. Opt for pre-crumbled goat cheese to keep the pinwheels dry and easy to slice. If you want to tip these easy rolls to the sweeter side, add a little pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon or cloves to the pumpkin mixture.View Recipe
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Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
These pumpkin-goat cheese puff pastry rolls combine sweet pumpkin with savory goat cheese for the perfect fall appetizer. Opt for pre-crumbled goat cheese to keep the pinwheels dry and easy to slice. If you want to tip these easy rolls to the sweeter side, add a little pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon or cloves to the pumpkin mixture.
10of 19Classic Deviled EggsWe love the taste of dill relish in the filling of this deviled egg recipe, but if you like a sweeter deviled egg' opt for sweet relish instead. Our secret to healthy, creamy deviled eggs with fewer calories is to swap out half the full-fat mayo for nonfat Greek yogurt.View Recipe
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Classic Deviled Eggs
We love the taste of dill relish in the filling of this deviled egg recipe, but if you like a sweeter deviled egg' opt for sweet relish instead. Our secret to healthy, creamy deviled eggs with fewer calories is to swap out half the full-fat mayo for nonfat Greek yogurt.
11of 19Curried Butternut Squash DipThis healthy squash dip recipe, spiced with curry and made creamy with the addition of coconut milk, is a delicious alternative to hummus. You can also use other types of winter squash, pumpkin or sweet potatoes in place of the butternut squash in this dip. Serve with crisp raw vegetables or toasted pitas for dipping.View Recipe
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Curried Butternut Squash Dip
This healthy squash dip recipe, spiced with curry and made creamy with the addition of coconut milk, is a delicious alternative to hummus. You can also use other types of winter squash, pumpkin or sweet potatoes in place of the butternut squash in this dip. Serve with crisp raw vegetables or toasted pitas for dipping.
12of 19Cheddar-Apple Cracker BitesThis easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a quick snack or appetizer. The sweetness of the Fuji balances well with the cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for 3 thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you’re craving a more cheesy bite.View Recipe
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Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites
This easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a quick snack or appetizer. The sweetness of the Fuji balances well with the cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for 3 thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you’re craving a more cheesy bite.
13of 19Pear-Pecan Cheese BallSweet pear, salty Cheddar, cream cheese and crunchy nuts make this healthy cheese ball recipe an alluring holiday treat. Serve with an array of crudités and crisp party crackers.View Recipe
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Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball
Sweet pear, salty Cheddar, cream cheese and crunchy nuts make this healthy cheese ball recipe an alluring holiday treat. Serve with an array of crudités and crisp party crackers.
14of 19Crispy Smashed Shallots with Goat Cheese & Fig JamJacob FoxThese crispy smashed shallots mellow while they roast and become the perfect vessel for sweet fig jam and creamy goat cheese. Serve these shallots as an appetizer or alongside grilled chicken or steak.View Recipe
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Crispy Smashed Shallots with Goat Cheese & Fig Jam
Jacob Fox
These crispy smashed shallots mellow while they roast and become the perfect vessel for sweet fig jam and creamy goat cheese. Serve these shallots as an appetizer or alongside grilled chicken or steak.
15of 19Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke DipThis creamy, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with ease in your crockpot. Leave it in the slow cooker all party long to keep it warm for serving with perfect, melty cheese in every bite. Whole-wheat bread and raw veggie dippers allow you to dig in without the guilt.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with ease in your crockpot. Leave it in the slow cooker all party long to keep it warm for serving with perfect, melty cheese in every bite. Whole-wheat bread and raw veggie dippers allow you to dig in without the guilt.
16of 19Garlic-Chile Marinated OlivesSimply pour warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to infuse them with loads of flavor fast. These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizer—add any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them.View Recipe
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Garlic-Chile Marinated Olives
Simply pour warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to infuse them with loads of flavor fast. These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizer—add any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them.
17of 19Creamy Loaded Cauliflower DipCarson Downing (photographer) / Annie Probst (food stylist) / Joseph Wanek (prop Stylist)This creamy cauliflower dip tastes like a baked potato and is served inside a whole head of steamed cauliflower for a fun low-carb play on a bread bowl. Microwaving the cauliflower head is easy, but you can also steam it or use a pressure cooker to soften it up. If you want to skip the cauliflower bowl, just steam 1/2 cup cauliflower florets in the microwave and continue with Step 3.View Recipe
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Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Dip
Carson Downing (photographer) / Annie Probst (food stylist) / Joseph Wanek (prop Stylist)
This creamy cauliflower dip tastes like a baked potato and is served inside a whole head of steamed cauliflower for a fun low-carb play on a bread bowl. Microwaving the cauliflower head is easy, but you can also steam it or use a pressure cooker to soften it up. If you want to skip the cauliflower bowl, just steam 1/2 cup cauliflower florets in the microwave and continue with Step 3.
18of 19Double-Tahini HummusYou’ll look like an expert with this easy hummus recipe that produces the lightest, silkiest hummus you’ve ever had. Chilling the cooked chickpeas ensures that when they’re blended with the oil and cold tahini the hummus will come out creamy rather than oily. In a pinch, you can use the quick-soak technique (see Step 1), reduce the chilling time and still get great hummus.View Recipe
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Double-Tahini Hummus
You’ll look like an expert with this easy hummus recipe that produces the lightest, silkiest hummus you’ve ever had. Chilling the cooked chickpeas ensures that when they’re blended with the oil and cold tahini the hummus will come out creamy rather than oily. In a pinch, you can use the quick-soak technique (see Step 1), reduce the chilling time and still get great hummus.
19of 19Bruschetta CapresePhotographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine KeelyThis Bruschetta Caprese has tons of fresh flavor from tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, with a splash of balsamic vinegar pulling everything together. Don’t skip the step of letting the tomatoes drain before mixing! The salt infuses flavor while drawing out moisture so the toasts won’t get soggy before serving.View Recipe
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Bruschetta Caprese
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
This Bruschetta Caprese has tons of fresh flavor from tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, with a splash of balsamic vinegar pulling everything together. Don’t skip the step of letting the tomatoes drain before mixing! The salt infuses flavor while drawing out moisture so the toasts won’t get soggy before serving.
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