Enjoy the comforting and cozy flavors of autumn with these delectable appetizers.
The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs.
This combination tastes downright decadent, but these easy stuffed mushrooms are actually good for you.

Ali Redmond
This recipe gets its shockingly pink color from grated beets.
Make it ahead–the longer it sits, the better it tastes.Read more about this recipe.
Add slices of apple for extra crunch, if you’d like, or keep these bites simple.

Ali Redmond
Either way, consider making a double batch–they’ll go quickly.
It’s also a great snack to take camping!
Serve these tasty bites skewered with toothpicks alongside skewered veggies.

Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
Make this simple festive appetizer for your holiday guests.
It makes a refreshing foil to Caribbean curries and other spicy dishes.Read more about this recipe here.
The tangy cranberries cut through the richness of the cheese to create a balanced bite.

This quick appetizer can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.
Stuffed Brussels Sprouts
This festive side dish is Thanksgiving in one bite!
Brussels spouts are hollowed out, stuffed with a sausage-and-breadcrumb stuffing and baked until brown and crispy on top.

Large Brussels sprouts work best here.
Enjoy this as a side dish or on its own as an appetizer.
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer.

Ali Redmond
These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat.
They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more.


Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

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