Thanksgiving Appetizers

Kids will love to munch on these gorgeous sugared cranberries.

Decorated apples and oranges become delicious and healthy treats for Halloween, fall, Thanksgiving, or Kwanzaa parties.

Sizzling green beans in a little oil helps to bring out their natural sweetness. Prosciutto, pine nuts and lemon zest dress up the flavor without adding a lot of fat - a nice alternative to full-fat, creamy green bean casseroles.

Studded with red and green peppers and flavored with Parmesan cheese, these bites are perfect for your next party. Consider doubling, or even tripling the recipe; these quiches are sure to disappear as soon as they're out of the oven.

These crunchy cookies are the perfect energy boost for a long hike in the mountains... or a long afternoon in the hammock.

Try this healthy appetizer for a class party or a holiday gathering.

Bake up a bit of Thanksgiving history with this easy recipe.

An old fave all dressed up for Thanksgiving, these fun bites also make a great party or classroom snack.

These sweet, bite-size appetizers can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored, in a single layer, on a covered baking sheet at room temperature. To reheat the crisps, simply remove their cover and slide them into the oven at 400° for 5 to 7 minutes.

Need a snack to tide the kids over until the big Thanksgiving feast? Here's a healthy option they can have fun making themselves.

Paige Travis C. credits her two grandmothers for inspiring these zesty fried cakes, which serve as a warm-up to the family Thanksgiving.