Editors’ Collection

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

Before the turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, come the Thanksgiving appetizers. Check out our favorite recipes below and discover more ideas in our Thanksgiving recipes collection.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,029
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Cucumber Pomegranate Salad
Naz Deravian
1281 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,281
20 minutes
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Spicy Green Tahini Dip
Andy Baraghani
92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
92
30 minutes, plus 40 minutes’ cooling
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Ginger-Scallion Squiggles
Ali Slagle
87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
87
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Fall Salad With Apples, Cheddar and Crispy Sage
Christian Reynoso
1501 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,501
25 minutes
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Chile Crisp Cheese Crackers
Helen Goh
157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
157
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
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Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta
Ali Slagle
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
10 minutes
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Pineapple, Ham and Jalapeño Bites
Ali Slagle
62 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
62
15 minutes
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Tuna Rillettes
Melissa Clark
135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
135
20 minutes
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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Ali Slagle
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
15 minutes
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Pão de Queijo (Chewy Cheese Buns)
Kristina Felix
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
1 hour 50 minutes
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Candied Nuts
Yossy Arefi
68 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
68
40 minutes
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Spinach Corn Dip
Hetty McKinnon
346 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
346
25 minutes
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Vegetarian Miso-Mushroom Sausage Rolls
Hetty Lui McKinnon
421 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
421
1 hour 20 minutes
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Mast-o-Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt With Sizzled Mint and Crunchy Pistachios)
Andy Baraghani
247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
247
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Gregory Gourdet’s Carrot Salad With Oranges and Cashews
Gregory Gourdet
239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
239
1 hour
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Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranate and Pistachios
Sheela Prakash
1450 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,450
40 minutes
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Fire Crackers
Sheela Prakash
836 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
836
40 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ resting
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Whipped Ricotta
Kay Chun
164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
164
10 minutes
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Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter
Sohla El-Waylly
10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10
40 minutes
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Bhel Puri for a Party
Priya Krishna
48 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
48
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Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto Tower
Ali Slagle
66 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
66
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Miso-Labneh Onion Dip
Samin Nosrat
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling
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Red Cabbage Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
Christian Reynoso
581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
581
20 minutes
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Harissa-Maple Mushrooms
Nargisse Benkabbou
320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
320
45 minutes
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Roasted Beets With Hazelnuts and Honey
Vivian Chan-Tam
378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
378
1¾ hours
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Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
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Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes
Ligaya Mishan, Raquel Villanueva Dang
297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
297
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Baked Feta With Honey
Sara Dickerman
3574 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,574
or to save this recipe.
Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Julia Moskin, Ina Garten
3346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,346
or to save this recipe.
Spinach, Artichoke and Yogurt Dip
Ashley Lonsdale
129 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
129
30 minutes
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Baked Brie Puffs With Chile Crisp
Ali Slagle
177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
177
or to save this recipe.
Feta Oil
Carolina Gelen
74 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
74
15 minutes
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Baked Brie
Melissa Clark
1193 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,193
1 hour
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Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Yossy Arefi
625 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
625
30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ cooling and chilling
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Shrimp Cocktail With Cranberry Cocktail Sauce
Genevieve Ko
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
25 minutes
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Cheese Dreams
Melissa Knific
706 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
706
50 minutes
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Dill Pickle Tzatziki
Ali Slagle
497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
497
15 minutes
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Crostini
Lidey Heuck
164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
164
20 minutes
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
788
20 minutes
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Kay Chun
1524 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,524
25 minutes
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Chex Mix
Lidey Heuck
387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
387
1 hour, plus cooling
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The Store’s Green Dip
Sam Sifton, Bert Greene, Denis Vaughan
1403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,403
10 minutes, plus chilling
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ali Slagle
334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
334
1 hour
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Spicy Crab Dip
Vallery Lomas
552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
552
45 minutes
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Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon
Melissa Clark
457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
457
15 minutes
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Tangy Tzatziki
Eric Kim
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
15 minutes
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Baked Feta Dip With Spicy Tomatoes and Honey
Melissa Clark
596 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
596
1 hour 20 minutes
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