I love any occasion where I can get together with close friends and eat amazing food! If you're feeling pressure to bring an amazing dish to a Friendsgiving dinner or potluck, I am here to inspire you with Friendsgiving recipe ideas for appetizers, sides, mains, desserts, and even drinks!
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✨ Pro Friendsgiving Tip ✨
People often forget to bring smaller to-go containers, so keep some single-use to-go containers or reusable to-go containers on hand to make sure those leftovers go to a good home.
🍽️ Friendsgiving Appetizers
Get those appetites going with a selection of mini appetizers that bring a ton of crowd-pleasing flavor!
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Garlic & Herb Savory Profiteroles2.
Apple Brie Crostini with Walnuts, Honey, & Thyme3.
Cranberry, Thyme, Brie, & Apple Crostini4.
Golden Beet & Goat Cheese Salad✨ Pro Friendsgiving Tip ✨
Buy a disposable table cover with a fun pattern. It looks great, keeps your table from being stained or spilled on, and you can just wrap it up and throw it in the trash at the end of the evening.
🍗 Friendsgiving Main Dishes
Who says you HAVE to have turkey for Friendsgiving? It's often a pain to cook and not a favorite for most, so I vote for a dish that requires easier prep but still has that wow factor. My all-time favorite is the roasted chicken with dried fruit.
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Whole Roasted Chicken with Dried Fruit and Red Wine6.
Garlic & Herb Lamb7.
Spatchcock Cast-Iron Mustard Chicken8.
Citrus Thyme Salmon9.
Orange & Bell Pepper Chicken Traybake with Sweet Potatoes👩🍳Friendsgiving Snacks and Nibbles
Keeping some of these tasty snacks and nibbles on hand for your guests is a great idea. Plus, the chocolate truffles and candied oranges make great gifts for the host.
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Chocolate Truffles11.
Matcha Dipped Candied Oranges12.
3-Ingredient Roasted Cranberries13.
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries👩🍳Friendsgiving Side Dishes
There's always that one side dish that steals the show at Friendsgiving. Make sure it's one of yours with these impressive dishes.
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Tarragon, Apple, & Turkey Sausage Stuffing (Dairy-Free)15.
Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Brussel Sprouts16.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes🥧 Friendsgiving Desserts
The best part about Friendsgiving is sharing dessert together! You can have a classic Pumpkin pie, but you can also branch out with these delicious and creative desserts!
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie FillingAnd you can turn any leftover pumpkin puree into these mini pumpkin hand pies.
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Matcha & Chocolate French Silk Pie19.
Lime Curd & Mascarpone Fruit Tart✨ Pro Friendsgiving Tip ✨
Keep some whipping cream and vanilla ice cream on hand in case anyone wants a dollop on their dessert! These will go especially well with pies and cakes.
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Persimmon Bread21.
Apple Slab Olive Oil Cake22.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding23.
Fried Apples🥃 Friendsgiving Drinks & Mocktails
Surprise and delight at Friendsgiving with a fun cocktail or mocktail to serve with dinner! My personal favorite is the matcha mint julep.
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Cranberry Thyme Shrub25.
Matcha Mint Julep - A Green Tea Cocktail26.
Kiwi Bellini with Mint27.
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