Come Thanksgiving Day, you'll be juggling roasts, pie pans and stovetop pots with the nimbleness of a circus performer. Try adding assembling appetizers to that act and you're bound to drop some balls. Prep these easy, make-ahead appetizers the night before to keep guests sated while they wait for the main feast.
Mushroom Pesto Crostini
Walnuts make an excellent addition to sauces and dips, adding sweetness and density to various herbs, oils and aromatics. Here they combine with earthy mushrooms to form a savory, crostini-topping paste so flavorful, you'll never miss the more summery, basil-infused versions.
Sriracha, fish sauce and lime juice add just the right amount of funky, tangy heat to make these easy apps devilish and conversation-starting. Prep the halved eggs the night before and store in an airtight container in the fridge until your guests arrive.
This tangy dip is Thanksgiving-friendly for two reasons: It's easy to make and brings welcome color to the holiday table. It's also ready in just 11 minutes –– so you can make it and then get on with the rest of the meal.
After carving your autumnal gourds and prepping them for T-Day roasting, stash pepitas for the perfect pre-feast snack. A double dose of paprika and cayenne pepper adds smoky heat to the nutty seeds.
Roast garlic cloves to form a paste –– the secret to sweet (not overpowering) garlic bread –– the day before Thanksgiving. Upon guests' arrival, mix it with butter and thyme and then slather the spread onto toasted slices.
