Our moms, grandmothers, and favorite aunts sure knew how to put out a relish tray, a type of appetizer that could serve double duty as a side dish when moved to the Sunday lunch or holiday table. Yahoo: Your Party Needs a Relish Tray — the Nostalgic, Midwestern Appetizer Spread Your Party Needs a Relish Tray — the Nostalgic, Midwestern Appetizer Spread Yahoo Style UK: The Midwestern Relish Tray Is the Holiday Appetizer You Didn’t Know You Needed The Midwestern Relish Tray Is the Holiday Appetizer You Didn’t Know You Needed Grand Island Independent: Relish trays add a colorful snap to holiday table Pickle, or relish, trays have a place at holiday dinner tables that’s as central as the turkey’s, in their own way. They are the calling card for the meal to come, and a welcome for your guests.

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