Getting Thanksgiving dinner on the table for a crowd is no easy task -- and with stuffing, potatoes and a turkey to make, there's no need to stress over appetizers, too!
Try these 4 beyond tasty appetizers from Chef Damaris Phillips that you can whip up ahead of time (or the morning of, for all you procrastinators) without an oven.
Three ingredients -- that’s all you need to make this elegant twist on pigs in a blanket. Just wrap sweet, chewy dates with slices of country ham and drizzle with a bit of serrano-infused oil. If you have the time (and only if), feel free to bake them for a bit until the ham gets nice and crispy! (But trust us, they’re just as irresistible unbaked.)
GET THE RECIPE: Country Ham-Wrapped Dates
Rosemary and Orange Marinated Olives
This is the only appetizer here that requires heat, but no biggie, because you can make these ahead of time!
Phillips heats olive oil in a small saucepot with orange zest, red pepper flakes and rosemary. Simmer for a few minutes so the flavors infuse and add in the olives. Cool it down and store in a jar until ready to serve. (A cheeseboard would go great alongside this -- just a suggestion!)
GET THE RECIPE: Rosemary and Orange Marinated Olives
Phillips says that when guests arrive and they have a cocktail, they don’t even care if dinner isn’t done. (Truth!) Not only is sangria a pretty drink that everyone loves, it’s also easy to make. Just dump all of the ingredients in a pitcher and let it chill for a few hours. Done!
GET THE RECIPE: Kentucky Autumn Sangria
Sweet and salty store-bought biscotti (the small ones without chocolate) are topped with a smear of herbed cream cheese and a slice salami. Sweet, savory and so easy to make -- everyone will love them!
GET THE RECIPE: Biscotti-Salami Crostini
