It’s all about the food on Thanksgiving, so naturally, guests arrive hungry. By the time the festivities begin, many have already spent the morning running turkey trots or skipping meals in anticipation of the big event. If you’re planning out the meal this year, you may be focused on the main course. This is your reminder to consider appetizers as well. You may want to put out a thoughtfully chosen spread of small bites — and perhaps some cocktails to go along with them — to tide guests over while the turkey roasts and the sides come together. Here are 18 of our best Thanksgiving appetizers from our archives, many of which require little effort and can be made ahead of time.

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