5 New Year's Eve Appetizers For Thanksgiving

No doubt that a luxurious New Year or Thanksgiving party starts with fabulous appetizers, so check out these 5 New Year’s Eve appetizers for Thanksgiving. They are easy to make and elegant to the taste. Don’t miss them!

 New Year’s Eve and Thanksgiving Hot Crab Appetizer Dip

• 1 (6 oz.) can crab meat, drained
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese at room temperature
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbs. minced onions
• 1 tsp. horseradish
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ tsp. salt
• Butter to grease a baking pan

1. Puree all the ingredients in a food processor (except the chopped pecans), until smooth.
2. Transfer mixture into a buttered baking pan, and bake at 325 F for about 25 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans, when cool.
4. Serve with crackers and slices of veggies.

 New Year’s Eve Spinach Yogurt Appetizer Dip Also For Thanksgiving

• 1 (10 oz.) package frozen spinach
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cups plain yogurt  
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbs. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbs. sour cream
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• salt and pepper

1. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Refrigerate at least two hours.
3. Serve in a bowl surrounded by crackers, slices of vegetables, and bread.

New Year’s Eve And Thanksgiving Eggplant Appetizer 

• 1 French bread loaf, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 small eggplant, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ½ cup olive oil
• 3 small tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper

1. Combine the garlic with half of the olive oil.
2. Spread this on both sides of the French bread slices, and bake them at 300 F. until golden.
3. Mix the eggplant with the tomatoes, cilantro and basil in a small bowl.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Arrange the eggplant mixture on top of the bread slices.

 New Year’s Eve Baked Honey Shrimp Appetizer Also For Thanksgiving

• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• Juice of two lemons
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tbs. soy sauce
• 2 tbs. honey
• 2 tbs. Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ tsp. pepper

1. Combine the ingredients in a medium bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for one hour.
2. Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and bake at 450 F. for 10 minutes.
3. Serve hot with sliced French bread. 

Easy New Year’s Eve and Thanksgiving Black Bean Salsa Dip Appetizer

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained.·
• 6 tbs. fresh lime juice
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Puree all the ingredients in a food processor until creamy.
2. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl, and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.