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17 Delicious Thanksgiving Appetizers and Side Dishes to Make This Year

Thanksgiving Mains That Aren't Turkey
Thanksgiving Mains That Aren't Turkey

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I’m so excited to share with you these 17 incredibly delicious appetizers and sides to make for the big day this year!!!

From traditional recipes like my 4-Ingredient Creamy Mashed Potatoes, to some that are a little more unorthodox, like my Juicy Oven-Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Meatballs, there’s sure to be a little something for everyone!


Plated 4-Ingredient Creamy Mashed Potatoes


4-Ingredient Creamy Mashed Potatoes

This 4-Ingredient Creamy Mashed Potato recipe is simplicity at it’s absolute finest, my friends.

These mashed potatoes are extra smooth, they’re rich and they’re the perfect sidekick for your fave protein. You’re just 4-ingredients away from elevating tonight’s dinner plate!

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Cheesy Baked Turkey and Spinach Pinwheels Fresh Out of the Oven

Cheesy Baked Turkey and Spinach Pinwheels

 

Need a quick and easy appetizer recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes? I’ve got you covered with this Cheesy Baked Turkey and Spinach Pinwheel recipe!

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Caprese Salad with Homemade Balsamic Glaze Poured on top

Caprese Salad with Homemade Balsamic Glaze

This 15-Minute Caprese Salad with Homemade Balsamic Glaze recipe is super easy and quick to put together! In just 15 minutes you’ll have a fresh and flavorful appetizer that is the perfect start to any Italian meal.

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Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs Fresh Out of the Oven

Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs

 

The best part of knowing how to make these Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs is that this ONE recipe can be an appetizer, it can be lunch, it can be dinner.

And because the ingredients are simple, you’re able to dress them up however you like!

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Plated Herb Roasted Potatoes with Lemony Yogurt Sauce

Herb Roasted Potatoes with Lemony Yogurt Sauce

 

Crispy yet creamy, savory yet citrusy, indulgent yet light and refreshing.

This recipe is always the star of the night! These Herb Roasted Potatoes with Lemony Yogurt Sauce never ceases to impress and they take minimal effort to put together.

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Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza Bites on tray

Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza Bites

 

These Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza Bites are a little sweet, a little salty, a little spicy and a whole lotta YUM. These perfect lil’ bites are ready in 15 minutes and they’re the perfect appetizer!

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Plated Oven-Baked Lemon Pepper Wings

Oven-Baked Lemon Pepper Wings

 

This Oven-Baked Lemon Pepper Wing recipe is by far my favorite wing recipe so far.

With the perfect amount of acidity and spice in the lemon pepper butter, you just can’t go wrong with this recipe.

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Ready to eat Fennel and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese

Fennel and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese

 

Perfect as a side dish or a full entree, this Fennel and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese is a little sweet, a little tart and so refreshing!

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Frying Sweet Potato Chips (Homemade Terra Chips)

Sweet Potato Chips (Homemade Terra Chips)

God, I love Terra chips. They’re just such a perfect snack—they’re perfect for picnics, taste so good with your fave hummus and are overall just a healthier alternative to your average potato chip.

Now imagine you could make a fresh batch at home? How insanely delicious would that be!? Enter these easy-to-make SWEET POTATO CHIPS.

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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with carrots and celery

Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

This Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wing recipe will blow your mind!!

They’re crispy, they’re baked and they’re so versatile since we’re sticking to simple seasoning. Perfect for someone who likes their wings plain and undressed, or the perfect recipe to add your fave dry rub or sauce to!

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Dressing Brussel Sprout Pizza Bites with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Brussel Sprout Pizza Bites with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Another pizza bite recipe coming your way—this Brussel Sprout Pizza Bites with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese recipe is the perfect appetizer or snack! Plus, they come together SO quickly and effortlessly.

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uicy Oven-Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Meatballs in pan

Juicy Oven-Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Meatballs

 

This Oven-Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Meatball recipe is truly out-of-this-world good!

They’re a little smokey, a little spicy and a little sweet in all the best ways! Plus, if you’re looking for a quick break from red meat, the great news is these are made with ground chicken!

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Plated Casamiento Salvadoreño

Casamiento Salvadoreño

 

This Casamiento Salvadoreño recipe is as simple and as easy as they come—and mannnnn, is it good.

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Ready to serve Lebanese Tabbouleh

Lebanese Tabbouleh

 

This Lebanese Tabbouleh recipe is so refreshing, so light and so beautifully green thanks to a generous amount of green onion, mint and parsley.

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Ready to eat Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Meatballs

Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Meatballs

 

These Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Meatballs are SO damn good, and they’re incredibly easy to make!

They make really great appetizers, with a yummy marinara dipping sauce, or add them to your favorite pasta dish! You can also make an incredible meatball sub, and they’re the easiest thing to meal prep for the week as well.

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Plated Vegetarian Haystacks

Vegetarian Haystacks

 

This Vegetarian Haystack recipe is the perfect Meatless Monday recipe, plus they’re so fun to assemble and eat!

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Dry-Rubbed Sweet and Spicy BBQ Wings with Ranch

Dry-Rubbed Sweet and Spicy BBQ Wings

 

These Dry-Rubbed Sweet and Spicy BBQ Wings are IT!!! I can’t stress that enough, they’re 🔥🔥🔥

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