Starters

Every great meal deserves a great beginning. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, planning a holiday menu, or simply enjoying a casual meal with family, starters help set the stage for what’s to come.

From light bites and elegant appetizers to comforting soups and fresh salads, our starter recipes offer plenty of ways to whet your appetite and impress your guests before the main course arrives.

A salad of roasted butternut squash, steamed broccoli, arugula, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts dressed in a citrus vinaigrette

Autumn Salad

This vegetarian salad is an easy and delicious addition to your Thanksgiving table. With butternut squash, broccoli, arugula, dried cranberries, and walnuts, this salad is

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A dark board serving pumpkin pie martinis - classic dessert martinis that taste just like your favorite pie

Pumpkin Pie Martini

This cool and creamy dessert martini tastes like a boozy pumpkin pie. It incorporates all of the flavors in the pie version: pumpkin, vanilla, cream,

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A classic cocktail recipe for a Cosmopolitan Martini made from Mandarin orange vodka, Grand Marnier, Vanilla vodka, lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail from EatsByTheBeach.com

Cosmopolitan Martini

Sweet, tangy, and with a hefty amount of alcohol, this classic cocktail isn’t just for girl’s night anymore. This classy, pretty cocktail has been my

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