Health & Fitness
5 Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes in 15 Minutes or Less
Whether you're cooking for three or 30, these easy recipes are sure to please.
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Ahh, Thanksgiving. The one day out of the year when cooking is an all-day affair and eating your weight in just about anything is not only socially accepted but also encouraged.
Take the stress out of cooking this Thanksgiving by serving up appetizers that can be made in 15 minutes or less. Go beyond the classic vegetable platter, impress your guests, and have more time to focus on the turkey with these five knockout recipes!
1. Cranberry-Avocado Salsa
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Wow your friends and family with something a little more fancy than French onion dip with this tasty salsa. Don’t worry, they don’t have to know that it only took you minutes!
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2. Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pistachios
You can’t go wrong with ooey-gooey warm cheesy goodness, you just can’t. Surround the brie with crackers, apple slices, or pretzels and watch it disappear in no time!
3. Caramelized Chili Shrimp
With just the right amount of spice, you’ll be surprised what little effort this shrimp recipe requires. It’s so good that you may find yourself in a food coma before the main course!
4. Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
Simple and satisfying, this is the only date you need this holiday season! Forget the oven, stovetop, and microwave because this recipe could not get any easier.
5. Fried Herbed Almonds
Who said that you can’t be healthy on Thanksgiving? One of the best parts about this recipe is that you can test out different spices to create the perfect combo for any palate!
- Do you have any favorite go-to appetizer recipes, Riverdale Park-University Park? Share in the comments section below!
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