Thanksgiving is like the Super Bowl of food. No matter how many times you’ve heard that, it’s true. Pulling off a championship Turkey Day spread requires a game plan, from stocking up on all the ingredients for your menu to remembering to thaw the turkey.
The winning play: cooking the turkey juuuust right—crispy skin, tender meat, and all. But while you’ve probably already got your side dishes, desserts, pies, and salads all lined up, is your appetizer spread in tip-top shape?

