"On Thanksgiving, dinner (or lunch, if you eat earlier in the day) is the star of the show. Whether you’re eating turkey or not, call it stuffing or dressing, or finish the meal with pumpkin, pecan, or apple pie, the big meal is the major event. That being said, it also takes a lot of time for everything to come together — and hangry family members are no good. To make sure that everyone has a little something in their belly during before-dinner cocktails and that no one gets too cranky (as well as ensure that they leave those doing the day-of cooking alone), snacks are always a good idea. We’ve rounded up some of the best out there that’ll satisfy snackers big and small, while also making sure not to overshadow the crowded dinner table (but if people keep asking for the recipe, we wouldn’t be surprised!).
1. Kabocha & Havarti Turnovers
Source: I Will Not Eat Oysters
2. Butternut Squash Hummus with Feta & Pomegranates
Source: Love & Lemons
3. Easy Deviled Eggs with Homemade Chipotle Mayo
Source: Cotter Crunch
4. Sweet & Spicy Nut Mix
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
5. Lighter French Onion Dip
Source: Gimme Some Oven
6. Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Source: Savory Nothings
7. Easy Shrimp Cocktail
Source: Foodie Crush
8. Cheesy Artichoke Dip
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
9. Asparagus Tart with Balsamic Reduction
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
10. Whipped Feta Dip
11. Cheese Ball
Source: Oh, Sweet Basil
12. Smoked Romesco Dip
Source: Recipe Runner
13. French Onion Tartlets
Source: Girl Versus Dough
14. Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Source: One Lovely Life
15. Puff Pastry Pigs In a Blanket
Source: Basil & Bubbly
16. Paleo Cauliflower Hummus
Source: Eat The Gains
17. Easy Sausage Cream Cheese Bites
Source: Fox and Briar
18. Herbed Mushroom Toasts
Source: Brooklyn Supper
19. Harissa Carrot Dip
Source: Spices In My DNA
20. 5-Ingredient Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Source: Girl Versus Dough