Friendsgiving Food Ideas - The 35 Best Recipes (2024)
Hosting Friendsgiving but not sure what you should serve? Not to worry – I’ve got you covered with 35 of my favorite Friendsgiving Food Ideas!
I love Thanksgiving with my family, but I also really enjoy spending a day in the fall with all my closest friends, cooking and baking together, for a fun, food-filled Friendsgiving celebration.
So, in light of the ever-growing popularity of Friendsgiving, I have put together a list of my favorite recipes to give you plenty of Friendsgiving food ideas.
This list has a little bit of everything, from traditional turkey and pie to more unusual options like chicken pot pie or pizza, plus all of my most delicious side dishes and desserts.
And if you’re not into pies, don’t worry – I’ve added lots of non-pie dessert options that are easy and perfect for your Friendsgiving feast.
There’s something for everyone on this fun list, so grab your BFFs, and let’s get to it!
It’s giving FRIENDS. 😉
Whether you’re looking for traditional or not-so-traditional Friendsgiving recipes, there’s something for everyone on this list!
Making and freezing a large batch of your favorite recipe ahead of time to have on hand will save you a bunch of time—and cleanup. Keep it simple (you'll have ample opportunity to impress your guests on Thanksgiving) and go for one-pot wonders you can easily reheat, like a hearty stew.
Throwing a Friendsgiving party usually includes cooking a large meal. Appetizers include spinach-artichoke dip, bruschetta, and bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts. Most Friendsgiving dinners feature turkey as the main course and many different sides. Friendsgiving desserts can include pumpkin pie, cobbler, or cookies.
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie.
People naturally want to move from left to right at a buffet table, so take advantage of that flow: start with stacks of plates on the left end of the table, then follow them with the turkey (and any other big proteins you might be serving) and then heavy, starchy dishes like mashed potatoes and stuffing (and anything ...
What is America's favorite Thanksgiving side? Mashed potatoes took home the top spot for this year's favorite side. The top five most popular holiday side dishes include: Mashed potatoes.
The best Friendsgiving plan of attack is potluck-style, where the host makes the turkey—no one wants to schlep an 18-pound bird—and everyone brings a side dish, dessert, or booze. Say you and/or your friends can do little more than microwave ramen.
Whether you are invited to dinner to meet your partner's family for the first time or attending a Friendsgiving celebration hosted by your closest pals, a side dish or gift is certainly appreciated.
Friendsgiving is often a bit less formal than a Thanksgiving with the family, and it's often more a potluck-style meal where everyone brings something to the table.
Think of it this way: You've got the chance to share some of your family's favorite recipes or invite friends to bring a dish and share theirs, potluck-style. Either way, it's a win-win! To plan a proper feast, encourage everyone to call dibs on preparing one of these Friendsgiving food ideas.
Introduction: My name is Kelle Weber, I am a magnificent, enchanting, fair, joyous, light, determined, joyous person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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