Thanksgiving Festive Appetizer Recipes

Thanksgiving Festive Appetizer Recipes:
Make these pre-dinner bites from Food Network Magazine in 15 minutes or less.

Goat Cheese Trio (No. 1)

Cut a 12-ounce log of goat cheese crosswise into 3 mini logs. Roll 1 piece in chopped mixed herbs, another in cracked mixed peppercorns, and roll the last in chopped dried cranberries and cashews. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.





2. Cannellini Bruschetta: Combine 1 drained can cannellini beans, 1 cup chopped drained giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables) plus a splash of brine from the jar, 1/4 cup diced provolone and 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and olive oil. Serve on toasted Italian bread.







3. Spiced Olives: Heat 1/3 cup olive oil with 1 strip each lemon zest and orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1 smashed garlic clove. Stir in 1 cup mixed olives and a few thyme sprigs.





4. Radish-Anchovy Canapes: Finely chop 1 to 2 rinsed anchovies, 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; mix with 1 stick softened butter. Spread on pumpernickel cocktail bread and top with thinly sliced radishes and a squeeze of lemon juice.







5. Blue Cheese–Pecan Spread: Mix 1/2 cup soft blue cheese with 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans. Spread on celery sticks or crackers and drizzle with honey.





See More Recipes at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-easy-appetizer-recipes.html

15 minute Afternoon Exercises

Allergy Tip:
Plan on exercising in the afternoon, as pollen is generally released during the morning hours.






Reader FitFabCities has a simple 15-minute workout for you — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community.
 


Here are 15 minute Afternoon Exercises:















This printable workout gives you total-body toning plus cardio and it's as easy as 5-4-3-2-1! The whole thing is only 15 minutes long so it's perfect to squeeze into a busy day. Plus you don't need any equipment or a gym; simply push your coffee table out of the way and you're good to go!
Happy Workout!
TIPS

• Feel free to take as many breaks as you need
• Just starting out: go through once
• Intermediate: go through twice
• Advanced: go through three or four times
• Take breaks between each round and make sure you drink plenty of water

You can get the printable version here: Fit Fab Cities
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