While the main course and side dishes are the primary attraction at Thanksgiving dinner, having some appetizers on the table keeps your guests occupied and gives them something to snack on while you finish cooking. However, one common mistake people make when preparing Thanksgiving dinner is poor timing. Fortunately, Jessie-Sierra Ross, a former ballerina turned cooking & home entertaining author of " Seasons Around the Table; Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes ," gave Daily Meal some tips for planning Thanksgiving appetizers to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Jessie-Sierra recommends asking yourself three questions when you're initially planning your Thanksgiving meal: "Will this recipe be quick to make? Do the flavors I am highlighting give a hint at what's to come? Will the recipe be easy to prepare?" Think about the whole meal as a performance; every show has an opening act leading to the star-studded attraction. That opening act is the appetizers, she explained, noting that they should deliver without overwhelming the organizer, which is you. Particularly at Thanksgiving, Jessie-Sierra says, "[.
..] I always try to remember how much food is still ahead!" Consider these quick and effortless Thanksgiving appetizers Thanks to Jessie-Sierra, you don't have to think of great appetizer options on your own.
"Because Thanksgiving usually includes a decent number of traditionally savory recipes," she says, "I like to choose starters that deliver some cru.