Let the family munch on this turkey while waiting for the real mcCoy. Image and recipe can be found at:http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/turkey-cheese-ball

With the American Thanksgiving Feast almost upon us, it’s not too late to plan a few creative recipes that will produce a smile, giggle, or maybe a little awe.

Creating Fun Appetizers

Imagination is key to creating little works of edible art and luckily, there are a lot of people who have the gift of making appetizers that delight.

Leaf cookie cutters help make this fall cheese and crackers tray pop! Image courtesy of blog.dollhousebakeshoppe.com

These little teepees can stand alone as a sugar cone dipped in chocolate and topped with pretzels or you can take it a step farther and turn them into upside down cupcakes. Image courtesy of Pinterest and recipe directions can be found at: http://www.realcoake.com/2012/08/sugar-cone-cupcake-baking-easy-way.html

These rose pastries will impress a crowd. image and directions can be found at: http://thethriftycouple.com/2014/09/17/apple-rose-flower-pastries-dessert-recipe-delicious-easy-and-beautiful/

Sugar cone cornucopias can be filled with pretty much anything – candy, trail mix, mini crackers, etc. For this image, Host the Toast has filled them with pumpkin cream cheese. The directions can be found at: http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/cornucopia-cannoli-recipe-by-host-the-toast

This fruit turkey can be the star of your appetizer spread. image courtesy of Lucky Hua on Pinterest

A chocolate kiss, nilla wafer, and a chip can create these acorn cookies. Image and recipe can be found at:https://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=8805

 Delegating the Work Load

It won’t take much to motivate one of your kids or family members to help in making these fun foods and you may start a new tradition of having a small competition of on who can make the most creative dish. It will not only take some pressure off of you – the main cook – it will spur conversation and delight.

Have a wonderful and plentiful Thanksgiving!