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    Recipe Idea Shop » Entrees

    13 Friendsgiving Dinner Ideas From Starters to Sweets

    Published: by Kathy Owen Sep 25, 2025 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    Delicious Friendsgiving dinner ideas for every course. Simple, classic comfort food recipes for the ultimate holiday celebration.

    4 image collage Friendsgiving Dinner Ideas

    Friendsgiving Dinner

    Planning your Friendsgiving menu is always exciting. There’s something special about bringing friends together over good food and laughter.

    These carefully chosen recipes make it easy and stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying the celebration instead of worrying in the kitchen.

    Celebrate Friendsgiving with These Must-Try Classic Recipes

    Get ready to make your Friendsgiving unforgettable with this collection of recipes featuring all the classics! From savory appetizers to indulgent desserts, there’s something delicious for every part of the meal.

    1

    Air Fryer Baked Brie Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Photo Credit: basicswithbails.com

    Air fryer baked brie wrapped in golden puff pastry is the perfect holiday appetizer! With melty brie, tart cranberry sauce, and buttery pastry, it’s a quick, irresistible favorite.

    2

    Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.razzledazzlelife.com

    A spiral ham brushed with a sweet brown sugar and honey glaze makes a show-stopping centerpiece for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or Christmas. Follow this simple recipe to cook a juicy, flavorful spiral cut ham.

    3

    Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast with Stuffing

    Photo Credit: www.anediblemosaic.com

    Make tender, juicy turkey and flavorful stuffing right in your air fryer this Thanksgiving! Perfect not just for the holidays, it’s also great anytime you crave a cozy, classic turkey dinner.

    4

    How To Select And Cook A Turkey

    Learn how to choose the right turkey at the store and cook it to perfection every time. With just three ingredients, you’ll get juicy, flavorful meat and golden, crispy skin, just like Grandma used to make.

    5

    Roasted Vegetable Wellington

    Photo Credit: thiswifecooks.com

    Your guests will love this golden, flaky puff pastry filled with roasted vegetables and a rich, creamy mushroom mixture.

    6

    Harvest Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.therusticfoodie.com

    This Harvest Wild Rice Salad is packed with cozy fall flavors! Roasted butternut squash, tart cranberries, and a maple Dijon dressing make it the perfect autumn side.

    7

    Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe with Gruyere and Sage

    Photo Credit: finefoodsblog.com

    This sweet potato gratin comes together easily with layers of tender sweet potatoes, creamy garlic-sage sauce, and melted Gruyère. A cozy fall twist on the classic potatoes au gratin!

    8

    Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese Recipe

    Photo Credit: plantbasedandbroke.com

    Bring the comfort to your Friendsgiving table with this creamy dairy-free mac and cheese! Made with just 10 ingredients, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish sure to be a hit!

    9

    Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

    Photo Credit: garlicallday.com

    Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes are the ultimate easy side dish for weeknights and Friendsgiving! Buttery, garlicky, and fluffy, they deliver big flavor with hardly any effort.

    10

    Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

    Photo Credit: thiswifecooks.com

    Enjoy tender green beans smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce and finished with crispy fried onions. It makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or any holiday. Plus, it's a vegetarian dish.

    11

    Easy Cornbread Stuffing Recipe With Pepperidge Farm Mix

    This cornbread stuffing with sausage, cranberries, and dates is a delicious twist on the classic! Sweet and savory flavors come together for a hearty holiday side dish.

    12

    Easy Turkey Gravy From Pan Drippings

    You will love this gravy recipe because it is simple, and absolutely delicious! Made with the pan drippings from a cooked turkey perfect for the holidays.

    13

    Pumpkin Custard Pie Recipe

    Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

    This pumpkin custard pie is set to become a new favorite! Infused with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves, each bite brings the warm, cozy flavors of fall to your Friendsgiving table.

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    Friendsgiving menu ideas including appetizers, main courses, sides, and desserts.

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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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