October 23, 2021

The Best Appetizers and Sides For Thanksgiving

Our Best Thanksgiving Appetizers & Sides

The Best Sides For Thanksgiving: might I say that sides are the star?

Sometimes I even find myself grabbing more sides over the mains because they are THAT good. See below a quick list of our favorite sides and apps! What are you making for the holidays? Some of my highlights and favorites have to be my Vegetarian French Onion Soup, Burrata and Steak Crostini’s & Pear & Prosciutto Crostini with Gorgonzola

See below for the full list!

*Be sure to check out our Thanksgiving main dishes that aren’t turkey recipes as well!

Steamed Mussels in White Wine & Lemon

Let’s make: steamed mussels in white wine and lemon juice! Seriously on heavy rotation as an appetizer for dinner on the weeknights for us. It’s super easy to make and v impressive, too!

Pan Con Tomate with Jamón Serrano

THIS Pan Con Tomate with Jamón Serrano is the dreamiest, most delicious and special tapas I ever did see. Toasty sourdough (or bread of your choice) with rubbed garlic, a lovely and fresh pan con tomate, topped with one of my favorites: Jamón Serrano. Just heavenly.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon chicken orzo soup! This soup is cozy, hearty and SO delicious. Made with homemade chicken stock and loads of vegetables like carrots & celery, this is a spin on a traditional classic (might I add some of the best chicken soup I’ve ever made or tasted).

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Okay, this creamy potato leek soup might be the best soup ever? And it is so simple to make, I am OBSESSED.

Pear & Prosciutto Crostini with Gorgonzola

I am absolutely obsessed with this pear and prosciutto crostini with gorgonzola! It has so many flavors going on and is a great balance with sweet, tangy and salty.

Horseradish Kale Ceasar Salad

ay hello to this beautiful kale caesar salad, with a homemade horseradish caesar dressing. It is crispy, creamy and made fully homemade straight down to the croutons, and dressing with yolks.

Parmesan Roasted Garlic Bread

The most epic, and simple parmesan roasted garlic bread. It is cheesy, garlicky, and just all around SO good.

Prosciutto, Mt. Tam and Fig Jam Crostini

I am literally obsessed with these prosciutto, Mt. Tam & Fig Jam crostini’s; they are perfect. It comes together so simply, it is SO quick to whip up and it’s definitely an appetizer pleaser for the holidays.

4 Cheese Ravioli Toasted in Breadcrumbs with a Tomato Vodka Dipping Sauce

This post is all about these 4 cheese ravioli toasted in breadcrumbs served with a tomato vodka dipping sauce. Think an easy, quick & crunchy holiday appetizer.

Little Gem Wedge Salad with a Gorgonzola Dressing

I am absolutely swooning over this crunchy, refreshing, tangy, delicious little gem wedge salad with a gorgonzola dressing. Think traditional wedge but amped up using little gems, a creamy gorgonzola dressing and a herby-breadcrumb mixture. Basically, you HAVE to try this.

Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup

I LOVE this roasted red pepper and tomato soup. It’s blended up with roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, shallots, chili flakes, oregano + basil. It’s creamy, dreamy and delicious.

Vegetarian French Onion Soup

This vegetarian french onion soup is absolutely perfect! Deep flavors, butter, hours of caramelized onions, melted cheese and bread – my DREAM meal and hands down my favorite soup.

Roasted Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Hummus

Fall has begun and I’m just dreaming of this roasted sweet potato + pumpkin hummus! Roasted sweet potatoes blended with spices, tahini, pumpkin & lemon juice.

Burrata and Steak Crostini’s

This: burrata and steak crostini is the ultimate appetizer. (I would have a whole platter for dinner as well, though). Creamy burrata on top of garlicky sourdough toasts, and perfectly cooked hanger steak topped with pepper flakes, chives and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar – name me a better appetizer? I’m waiting…

Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries

Fully loaded crispy parmesan sweet potato fries! The easiest snack to whip up and crisp in the oven – have it as a snack or a side with a main protein dish or eat a bunch as your main/in a salad. Epic.

Brussel Sprouts Caesar Salad

Change things up a bit with this brussels sprout caesar salad! so yum. This caesar dressing is my go-to and is super easy to make – no blender needed = less dishes.

Kimchi Deviled Eggs

Switch up your usual deviled eggs with these kimchi deviled eggs! I love the spicy from the gochujang and zing from the kimchi. I def ate all of these.

Creamy Corn Soup

This is the easiest – most delicious creamy corn soup EVER! And you need it.

Tequila Tomato Pasta

Super easy, dairy-free tequila tomato pasta, creamy and so delicious! The sauce can be made in one skillet, in under 30 minutes total – so much yes.

Charcuterie Tartines

I am LIVING for this amazing combo. Think charcuterie platter but on a open-faced toast.

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Cream-Free!)

I am absolutely obsessed with this cream of mushroom soup – that is completely cream-free, and dairy-free – it is just DIVINE, a dream, I can eat it over and over. I would also toss it with pasta and make a creamy mushroom sauce pasta, SO much YES.

4 Cheese Mac N’ Cheese

Helllo creamy, dreamy goodness of 4 cheese mac n’ cheese! what I love about this recipe is that there is no roux, no flour and its just a simple recipe that is cheesy and delicious

Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Gruyère Toasts

It’s the start of Fall, which means it’s official soup season in my book! Let’s welcome this special roasted tomato soup with crispy gruyère toasts.

Herb and Calabrian Chili Garlic Bread

Cue’ my new fave way to make garlic bread: spicy with Calabrian chili and herbs, like basil and parsley. Not to mention, the butter mixture is tossed with roasted garlic, which is absolutely breathtaking – literally.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Mustard

These air fryer sweet potato fries with honey mustard will be your new best friend. When I tell you, this is the easiest recipe EVER. I love to make this as either an app while I’m cooking dinner, a side dish or just as a snack on it’s own.

Crispy Grilled Potato Salad with Horseradish Sauce

Talk about a SIDE dish. Let’s make this: crispy grilled potato salad with a horseradish sauce. A homemade paste is made and tossed over the potatoes (think garlic, rosemary and dijon mustard), cooked on the grill and tossed with a creamy horseradish sauce.

Broccoli Soup with Crème Fraîche

Cozy, creamy, dreamy broccoli soup with Crème Fraîche is on my mind. This recipe is less than 10 ingredients and is SO easy to make, you will be absolutely obsessed.

Mushroom Toasts

Hello delicious sourdough mushroom toasts. It’s easy, it’s simple, and it is SO good. A blend of baby bella and shiitake mushrooms are sautéed to perfection with fresh garlic and reduced down with white wine. All topped on toasty sourdough bread. ⁠

Plant Based Mac N’ Cheese

I love this plant based Mac N’ Cheese! It is creamy, and dreamy, filled with a base of blended soaked cashews and nutritional yeast, spices, it is addicting.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Coziness overload with this creamy pumpkin soup! It’s simple with under 10 ingredients. It starts off with the aromatics: salt, pepper, garlic and onions sweated out with sugar pie pumpkins, tossed in homemade vegetable broth, plant butter and blended until creamy. ⁠