With an arsenal of apps as addictive as these, it’s bound to be a great Thanksgiving. Browse a dozen satisfying starters perfect for the holiday.
Crisp, nutty, buttery sweets tie back to centuries of Southern and African history. Get the recipe.
As the temperatures drop, cozy up with this recipe starring the bright orange root veggie. Get the recipe.
A simple, highly adaptable recipe for adding some wild game flavor to your holiday table. Get the recipe.
Chef Matt Adams of Lexington, Virginia’s Red Hen balances toasted spices with sweet squash in this comforting dish. Get the recipe.
How to prepare the most infamous of party apps — the cheese ball. Get the recipe.
Just two ingredients, plus a few flavorings, are all you need for classic Kentucky beer cheese dip. Get the recipe.
Simple Slice-And-Bake Cheese Wafers
The cheese straw’s good-time cousin. Get the recipe.
Julia Reed’s Hot Cheese Olives
A savory party bite from the Mississippi Delta. Get the recipe.
For a Georgia chef, the only thing better than a cheese straw is one stuffed with pimento cheese. Get the recipe.
Local ingredients plus savory cheese straws equal one addictive nosh. Get the recipe.
Martha Hall Foose’s Bacon Crackers
A snack from the Mississippi Delta. Get the recipe.
Chef Justin Devillier shares his favorite recipe for baked oysters. Get the recipe.
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Twelve Vegetable-Packed Sides for Thanksgiving