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So, I've been tasked with bringing a fruit dish (um...fruit salad?), dinner rolls and an appetizer to Thanksgiving this year. Since i"m usually the host, I'm a little bummed this is all I get to bring. Who eats fruit salad on Thanksgiving??? Anyway...I'm totally stumped on my appetizer. I don't want to make something that requires an oven since it's not my house. Therefore I'm limited to the crock pot or something not heated. Any ideas? These are the other appetizers others are bringing:

Creamy chicken & green chili dip w/chips
Little smokies
Tortilla/cream cheese pinwheels
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    edited December 2011
    My aunt makes this cheesy crab dip in a crockpot that is sooooo good with tortilla chips or toasted pita slices...  Let me see if I can find a similar recipe online anywhere.

    ETA:  This is basically it, but we add a couple handfulls of shredded cheese, either cheddar or a Mexican blend.  You can also add shrimp!

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  • ravenrayravenray member
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    My mom always makes this fantastic dill dip.  If you want the recipe I could ask her for it for you.  :)  We normally do chips and dip and vegetables. 
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  • peekaboo2011peekaboo2011 member
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    Fruit: http://pinterest.com/pin/241716704969759800/
    Appetizer: I vote deviled eggs.  NOM NOM NOM
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  • alanna91alanna91 member
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    edited December 2011
    I just searched through Pinterest to see if there were some good ideas and got so so hungry.

    BFs aunt makes pulled pork in her crock pot. It's always really popular and you could serve it on little fancy breads or crackers!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_got-favorite-appetizer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:af9ca8e6-e4db-48d0-b83e-85e55010ab82Post:047d0eff-dc5e-4832-a40d-bb40c1c0bee6">Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer</a>:
    [QUOTE]My mom always makes this fantastic dill dip.   If you want the recipe I could ask her for it for you.   :)   We normally do chips and dip and vegetables.  
    Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]

    I'd love any and all recipes! If i don't use them this time around, i'll sock them away for the next time!!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_got-favorite-appetizer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:af9ca8e6-e4db-48d0-b83e-85e55010ab82Post:3a40222c-262b-4b66-b175-b3aac4ec5a04">Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer : I'd love any and all recipes! If i don't use them this time around, i'll sock them away for the next time!!
    Posted by allusive007[/QUOTE]
    It's not dill dip lol.  It's beaumonde dip and it's good!
    <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Beaumonde dip</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 cup sour cream</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 c mayonnaise</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 Tbsp dried onions</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 Tbsp dried parsley</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 Tbsp dill</p> <p class="MsoNormal">2 Tlsp beaumonde</p><p class="MsoNormal">Directions: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Mix all together and let it chill overnight</p>
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_got-favorite-appetizer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:af9ca8e6-e4db-48d0-b83e-85e55010ab82Post:83e85d3e-cbdd-4f74-8966-931f781ea1f9">Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer : It's not dill dip lol.  It's beaumonde dip and it's good! Beaumonde dip 1 cup sour cream 1 c mayonnaise 1 Tbsp dried onions 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1 Tbsp dill 2 Tlsp beaumonde Directions: Mix all together and let it chill overnight
    Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]

    I've never heard of Beaumonde. What is it? I love learning about new foods!
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  • SKP82SKP82 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_got-favorite-appetizer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:af9ca8e6-e4db-48d0-b83e-85e55010ab82Post:ac2d9977-66d0-4c02-b23b-cb91ddea57c8">Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer</a>:
    [QUOTE]Fruit:  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/241716704969759800/">http://pinterest.com/pin/241716704969759800/</a> Appetizer: <strong>I vote deviled eggs.</strong>  NOM NOM NOM
    Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]

    Oh sh!t!  I can't believe I forgot to put deviled eggs on my Thanksgiving menu!  Thanks for the reminder, Peek!

    You could make a fruit trifle for your fruit dish!


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    How delicious does that look?

    Also, I saw these on pinterest and they look pretty freakin' tasty:

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    <a href="http://www.cookincanuck.com/2010/07/grilled-zucchini-roll-recipe-with/">Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese</a> (<--- CLICKY)

    ETA:  Or these:
    <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/grilled-prosciutto-wrapped-figs-stuffed-with-goat-cheese-recipe/index.html">Grilled Proscuitto Wrapped Figs</a> (<--- CLICKY)
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  • doubleSS07doubleSS07 member
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    edited December 2011
    I don't have any specific recepies but usually when I need some inspiration I check out this website.  I'm making my turkey from a recipie in here!

    www.epicurious.com


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  • SKP82SKP82 member
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    Double - Epicurious is my favorite recipe website as well. 

    This is the turkey I made last year and will continue to make as it is sooooo good and tender!
    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Honey-Brined-Turkey-with-Giblet-Cream-Gravy-102478
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  • TheMutleysTheMutleys
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    I loooooove figs in many forms, so I vote for prosciutto wrapped figs. 

    Other ones I found on Pinterest:

    Cranberry Salsa

    http://pinterest.com/pin/566191621/

    This sounds AMAZING!
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    http://pinterest.com/pin/570443666/

    Cornucopia of Fruits

    http://pinterest.com/pin/80501912058869640/

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  • bsidebellabsidebella
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    Bruschetta is delicious and REALLY easy to make. Here's a good recipe:

    http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/bruschetta_with_tomato_and_basil/

    This one looks good too: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/double-tomato-bruschetta/detail.aspx

    EDIT: Now that I think of it, I have a bruschetta crock pot recipe! If you're interested, I'll be happy to send it your way once I get home! I have a whole CHAPTER on appetizers in the crock pot!

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  • ravenrayravenray member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_got-favorite-appetizer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:af9ca8e6-e4db-48d0-b83e-85e55010ab82Post:a0c076fd-01ca-40a7-85bc-a5965a09ae4e">Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer : I've never heard of Beaumonde. What is it? I love learning about new foods!
    Posted by allusive007[/QUOTE]
    <span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';">It's a French Spice.<span>  </span>I think it has onion salt and celery salt.<span>  </span>It's yummy.<span>  </span>:)
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    And stuff about it: <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-beau-monde-seasoning.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-beau-monde-seasoning.htm</a>
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    Wow - those cranberry brie crackers look awesome!  And festive.
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  • kellyt89kellyt89 member
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    Oohh make bruschetta!! Soo easy and soo delicious!

    My former roommate used to make a taco dip that was good, it was layers of bean chili, salsa, sour cream and cheddar cheese in a shallow baking pan (or anything you could make lasagna in) so that you could put a tortilla chip in and get the whole shebang. She could make it in less than 1/2 an hour and used to bring it everywhere. Nomm.
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  • SwazzleSwazzle member
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    I vote buffalo chicken dip (made in the crockpot).


    Full-fat version (towards the bottom under tips it has the crock pot directions)

    I would go with the skinny version because I promise you it tastes just as good as the full-fat version. PROMISE!



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  • dwest2201dwest2201
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_got-favorite-appetizer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:af9ca8e6-e4db-48d0-b83e-85e55010ab82Post:cb5ac89d-9a0c-496c-9f4c-c2185bcbc2ff">Re: Got a Favorite Appetizer</a>:
    [QUOTE]Bruschetta is delicious and REALLY easy to make. Here's a good recipe: <a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/bruschetta_with_tomato_and_basil/" rel="nofollow">http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/bruschetta_with_tomato_and_basil/</a> This one looks good too: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/double-tomato-bruschetta/detail.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/double-tomato-bruschetta/detail.aspx</a> EDIT: Now that I think of it, I have a bruschetta crock pot recipe! If you're interested, <strong>I'll be happy to send it your way once I get home! I have a whole CHAPTER on appetizers in the crock pot!
    </strong>Posted by bsidebella[/QUOTE]

    Bside, can haz recipes...I love using the crock pot?
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  • dwest2201dwest2201
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    Oh and Buffalo Chicken Dip is always a favorite for us!  I make mine layers and bake it in the oven (or melt in on the grill for tailgating).  I start with a layer of  reduced fat cream cheese, top with shredded chicken mixed with Franks buffalo wing sauce (I just eye ball it), then drizzle low fat ranch dressing instead of blue cheese and then a layer of cheese (2% shredded cheddar instead of full fat)...melt in oven and serve with tortilla chips. 

    Skyline Dip is also a staple app for Cincinnatians...cream cheese, skyline chili, cheese.  Onions can be added before the cheese if you like them.  Reduced fat cream cheese and cheese can be used for this as well.  Same cooking instructions as above. 

    My personal favorite apps are individual ones like bacon wrapped shrimp on toothpicks...shrimp cocktail shooters (1 shrimp with a little cocktail sauce in shot glasses).  Bruschetta is also always a good one! 
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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    Allusive, I think you should make that trifle that SKP posted or the cranberry salsa Mutley posted as your fruit dish. YUM!

    And I vote for deviled eggs as your app b/c they're vegetarian and I'm biased. :)


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