This year, make Thanksgiving about the appetizers

A homemade appetizer feast might be just what you need.

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This Year, Make Thanksgiving About the Appetizers Kate McKenna Confession: I'm Canadian, and despite having lived in New York for the past five years, I don't really celebrate American Thanksgiving, at least not with turkey. But this year, all bets are off when it comes to what's normal, and I'm taking any excuse to eat delicious food that I wouldn't otherwise have at a different time of year. While I already had my turkey and stuffing dinner back in October, next weekend is going to be all about appetizers. And if you're not having your regular large family gathering, a homemade appetizer feast might be just what you need. Retro cheese balls are making a comeback, and couldn't be simpler. Turn turkey and stuffing into festive crockpot meatballs. Or kick up your bland turkey and serve it buffalo style. No winter holiday is complete without cranberry and cheese puff pastry bites (which are so much better than the frozen kind) or crab cakes (which are super easy to make gluten-free). Dips and spreads, from classic spinach dip to zingy jalapeno popper dip, will round out any appetizer meal. There are also plenty of make-ahead appetizer options if you're hoping to just sit back, relax, binge your favorite holiday movies, and sip on one or two spirited cocktails. Do you have a favorite comfort food or pantry ingredient you're leaning on this season? Let us know by sharing with us on Instagram @thespruceeats! - Kate McKenna Email Editor, The Spruce Eats READ MORE Recipes We Love 15 Cheese Ball Recipes That Are a Party on Their Own Take a Festive Bite Out of These Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs 19 Make-Ahead Appetizers You Can Prep in Advance Our Best Dips and Spreads for Any Occasion One Thing You'll Want a Bib for These Buffalo Turkey Wings Watch & Learn More From The Spruce Simple Grilled Sea Bass With Garlic Butter Your Whole Family Will Love How to Make Boquerones Fritos How to Make Cornbread in a Skillet Breads Fall Desserts Comforting Pasta Dishes Seasonal Produce Soups, Stews, and Chili Breakfast Casseroles Did somebody forward you this email? Sign Up for The Spruce Eats Newsletter! Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Eats newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2020 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036

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