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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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- 🍽️ Friendsgiving Appetizers
- 🍗 Friendsgiving Main Dishes
- 👩🍳Friendsgiving Snacks and Nibbles
- 👩🍳Friendsgiving Side Dishes
- 🥧 Friendsgiving Desserts
- 🎁 Friendsgiving Host Gift Ideas
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.✨ Pro Friendsgiving Tip ✨
🍽️ Friendsgiving Appetizers
Get those appetites going with a selection of mini appetizers that bring a ton of crowd-pleasing flavor!
1.
Garlic & Herb Savory Profiteroles
These impressive, savory garlic & herb profiteroles are perfect for your next party appetizer! They're impressive, herbaceous, and packed with rich flavor.
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2.
Apple Brie Crostini with Walnuts, Honey, & Thyme
Apple and brie is a tried and true combination, and works so well on crostini. I add in walnuts, honey and time to make this an easy and delicious appetizer.
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3.
Cranberry, Thyme, Brie, & Apple Crostini
This Cranberry, Thyme, Brie, & Apple Crostini is the perfect appetizer for any feast this holiday season, and I’m serving it up with some of my favorite wine selections.
Great for: Incorporating festive flavors
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4.
Golden Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
The first time I tasted a roasted beet salad, I was in love. This recipe for golden beet & goat cheese salad is my version of the beautiful pairing beets & goat cheese make together.
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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.✨ Pro Friendsgiving Tip ✨
🍗 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 Wine
Marinate the chicken overnight to infuse the flavors, and this juicy Roasted Chicken with Dried Fruit and Red Wine is on the table with ease.
Great for: Feeding a big group
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6.
Garlic & Herb Lamb
Incredible and flavorful - This Garlic and Herb Rack of Lamb is a tried and true classic dish, that you can make in less than 30 minutes!
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7.
Spatchco*ck Cast-Iron Mustard Chicken
A chicken dinner impressive enough for a show-stopping meal and yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner! This Spatchco*ck Cast-Iron Mustard Chicken will quickly become a favorite, I know I find myself making it over and over again.
Great for: Making your entire home smell delicious!
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8.
Citrus Thyme Salmon
This Citrus Thyme Salmon uses barely any additional ingredients to highlight the wonderful, natural flavor of the salmon. And if you can find some chive flowers, they’re the perfect extra touch in this baked salmon.
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9.
Orange & Bell Pepper Chicken Traybake with Sweet Potatoes
This is one of those recipes that’s great to have on hand, easy to prepare and make, and ALWAYS tastes amazing. This sheet pan chicken dinner with oranges, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes will not only taste great, but will make your house smell incredible the whole time it’s cooking.
Great for: Low fuss cooking with great results
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👩🍳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.
10.
Chocolate Truffles
Satisfy your chocolate craving with these easy and delicious 3-ingredient chocolate truffles.
Great for: Gifting your friends
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11.
Matcha Dipped Candied Oranges
These matcha dipped candied oranges are such a treat! Not only do these dipped candied oranges look gorgeous, but they taste wonderful.
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12.
3-Ingredient Roasted Cranberries
Simple, and different than the usual cranberry sauce. It's something you'll want to eat all cranberry season long. Plus, this easy recipe for cranberry sauce only uses 3 ingredients!
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13.
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These oven-baked sweet potato fries is simple, healthy, and delicious. I like them a little bit thicker so that there’s plenty of room for some dipping sauce.
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👩🍳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.
14.
Tarragon, Apple, & Turkey Sausage Stuffing (Dairy-Free)
This special stuffing just might steal the show from the mashed potatoes and turkey! It’s the perfect balance of fall flavors to compliment your roast and other sides.
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15.
Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Brussel Sprouts
These Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Brussel Sprouts are sweet, tangy, delicious perfection. One of the best Thanksgiving side dishes you’ll find.
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16.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
The perfect roasted potatoes? It's a lot to promise, and this recipe really does deliver! The secret is to par-boil the potatoes before roasting, so that they are fluffy and soft inside but have that crispy seasoned coating on the outside.
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🥧 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!
17.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Filling
Feel confident making your own pumpkin pie this year. This filling has a smooth texture, balanced sweetness, and is spiced to perfection!
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And you can turn any leftover pumpkin puree into these mini pumpkin hand pies.
18.
Matcha & Chocolate French Silk Pie
A creamy, indulgent, match made in heaven - this pie takes a smooth-as-silk layers of dark chocolate & matcha mousse, and whipped cream.
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19.
Lime Curd & Mascarpone Fruit Tart
A fruit tart is a sophisticated dessert, and the tangy yet sweet lime curd and mascarpone filling is absolutely phenomenal in this tart.
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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.✨ Pro Friendsgiving Tip ✨
20.
Persimmon Bread
With over 250 5-star reviews, this persimmon bread recipe has become a long-time reader favorite. The texture is super moist and fluffy, it's the perfect combination of spices, and not too sweet.
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21.
Apple Slab Olive Oil Cake
Get ready for the easiest apple cake recipe that uses ingredients and tools you already have in the house! This dairy-free apple cake recipe uses olive oil, adding a nuttiness that you will absolutely love.
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22.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding
Dairy-free chocolate puddingis a creamy, indulgent dessert that will satisfy your chocolate cravings! This velvety treat is a perfect dessert for anyone with lactose intolerance or dairy restrictions.
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23.
Fried Apples
These tempura-fried apples are what would happen if a churro, funnel cake, and apple pie got together and made a baby. Serve with your favorite ice cream!
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🥃 Friendsgiving Drinks & Mocktails
Surprise and delight at Friendsgiving with a fun co*cktail or mocktail to serve with dinner! My personal favorite is the matcha mint julep.
24.
Cranberry Thyme Shrub
This cranberry thyme shrub is just what you need to spruce up your co*cktails, mocktails, and dressings this holiday season!
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25.
Matcha Mint Julep - A Green Tea co*cktail
A matcha mint julep is easy to make with just 5 ingredients - matcha, mint, brown sugar & water (brown sugar simple syrup!), and bourbon.
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26.
Kiwi Bellini with Mint
In need of a delicious festive drink? Meet the Kiwi Bellini with Mint…crisp, fresh, and sparkling with fun. It’s a kiwi twist on the classic Bellini, and I use prosecco and mint for a crisp, fruity fresh taste.
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27.
Negroni Bianco
This Negroni Bianco has only three ingredients: English gin, Lillet Blanc, and Carpano Bianco. Just stir and you're good to go!
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🎁 Friendsgiving Host Gift Ideas
A sweet treat or a little kitchen item is a great way to say thank you to your host!
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- Matcha Lace Cookies (like Florentines)
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