One of the most food-filled holidays is fast approaching and it is time that you start preparing for what you will bring to the table (literally). What is a better way to get in the Thanksgiving mood than to have a yummy pre-celebration before the actual holiday. Whether you are traveling to welcome the big day or you are the host of the renowned festivity, there is always time to squeeze in a Friendsgiving event. So get your ovens preheated, coordinate the potluck dishes and prepare for an evening/afternoon of deliciousness.
Brown Sugar-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
Green Bean Casserole
We can nominate this one as the sinful healthy dish since we are getting our daily dose of greens with the incorporation of a few additional ingredients. What to include: green beans (trim the ends), pepper, french-fried onions, Progresso Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup, and bread crumbs
Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream and Marshmallows
Chop up all your favorite fresh fruits, mix the combination with some whipped cream, toss it into a pretty bowl and you have a side-dish masterpiece. What to include: pineapples, strawberries, maraschino cherries, miniature marshmallows, Cool Whip Lite, mandarin oranges, and diced pears/apples.
Rosemary Garlic Cloverleaf Buttered Rolls
These buttery rolls will melt in your mouth and the brush of rosemary and garlic is the perfect touch to put them at the top of your list of friendsgiving food favorites. What to include: all-purpose flour, nonfat dry milk, softened butter, instant yeast, potato flour, melted butter, water, finely minced garlic clove, and chopped fresh rosemary.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
You might have the sweet potatoes checked off the list but it is not a true thanksgiving without the famous mashed potatoes. And this tasty food is anything but difficult to whip up. What to include: peeled potatoes, butter, hot milk, and pepper, fresh minced chives (opptional).
Orange-Cranberry Sauce
Since you are celebrating Friendsgiving, it is okay to break away from a few of the traditional foods. Add a twist to the well-known cranberry sauce by adding in a new tangy flavor. What to include: sugar, orange juice, fresh or frozen cranberries, and grated orange zest.
Slow-cooked Cinnamon Applesauce
Now this one might be a new one for you. Not only does this side dish allow you to enjoy the refreshing taste of apples, but the addition of the cinnamon spice is the epitome of fall scents and flavors. What to include: peeled apples, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.
Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
This not only is one of the most tasteful salads, but it is more than refreshing to your tastebuds. What to include: apples, cranberries, honey, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, walnuts, apple juice, feta cheese, baby spinach, and arugula.
Desserts
When it comes to times with friends, let us be honest with ourselves, there is never just one dessert. Thankfully, this holiday has a plethora of mouthwatering options such as a cranberry shortbread tart, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice creme brulee, carmel apple blondie cheesecake, deep dish spiced apple cobbler, cranberry chocolate chuck cookies, and many many more.
The Thanksgiving Turkey
It is now time for what we have all been waiting for… the turkey. When it comes to the main course, your only option is to go big or go home so get ready for this one. What to include: fresh medium turkey, turkey seasoning, black pepper, lime juice, sweet orange juice, peeled garlic.
