This post is a curated list of 17 insanely easy Friendsgiving recipes that you can use to find the best Friendsgiving food ideas to show your gratitude.
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The holiday season is upon us yet again and this year, weâve put together the 17 easiest Thanksgiving recipes to bring to your Friendsgiving.
We all know that this time of year can get super busy and hectic so why not make Friendsgiving about gathering your chosen family instead of slaving away in the kitchen?
These easy Friendsgiving recipes donât compromise on flavor or pizazz and will leave your friends raving about them! Just prepare yourself, youâll probably be asked to bring it again next year!
Weâve curated 17 recipes broken into 3 levels of easy:
- Recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes
- Recipes that can be made with less than 5 ingredients
- No-cook recipes
Celebration of Friendship
Friends are such a vital and important part of our lives and we can always use more opportunities to show our gratitude. Friendsgiving is the perfect holiday to celebrate your bonds and make new memories.
Itâs a yearly event filled with laughter, inside jokes, and cherished moments together.
Although it’s hardly about the food, letâs face it, delicious food has the ability to bring people together like nothing else.
Whether youâre not a self proclaimed chef, or just donât have the time to spare, you donât need to whizz up a storm in the kitchen to bring something that everyone will rave about for years to come.
Cooking Made Simple
The beauty of Friendsgiving is that you make it what you want to. Whether you turn it into a full dressed-up affair or a laid-back weekday evening, these recipes will make the night super memorable.
These recipes are all about simplicity. We skip the slow roasting, complicated instructions, and traditional techniques in favor of bright and bold flavors.
Each recipe embraces the flavors of Thanksgiving without all the hassle.
Expectations
This is more than a list of recipes, it’s a curated menu composed of Friendsgiving food ideas for each part of the meal from appetizers, to sides, and drinks.
No matter your priorities, we have something for you with recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes, with less than 5 ingredients, and no-cook options.
But hereâs our warning to you. These recipes are so tasty, your friends will demand them for every year going forward.
17 Astonishingly Easy Friendsgiving Recipes
Recipes in Less Than 30 Minutes
Thanksgiving normally has the associate of spending all day in the kitchen laboring over multi-steps recipes that take hours to complete. But it doesnât have to be that way. These recipes all come together in 30 minutes or less.
1. Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini with Crispy Pancetta
We all know that everyone is going to show up to Friendsgiving absolutely starving! Ward off hanger with these munchable crostini bites. They may not be one of the traditional Thanksgiving recipes but they pack in all the cozy flavors of the season. The crispy pancetta is the perfect accompaniment to the sweet honey and peaches and creamy ricotta.
Total time: 25 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: 8
2. Baked Brie Cranberry in Bread Bowl
Not sure what to bring to Friendsgiving? This baked brie is a sure crowd-pleaser and looks super stunning too. It combines the nostalgia of a bread bowl with the ooey gooey cheesiness of baked brie. We all know that nothing pairs better with brie than cranberries, making this one of the absolute best Friendsgiving recipes. One thing is for sure, no one will guess just how easy it is to make.
Total time: 25 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: 4
3. Arugula Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Pecans
Okay, why is it that every Thanksgiving salad ends up being so popular? They pack in such bright flavors and delicious crunch that just goes so well with the richness of Thanksgiving sides. This salad marries all the fall hitters like apples, cranberries, and pecans. Itâs tossed in a delicious balsamic dressing that brings out a fruity sour punch. Itâs guaranteed to be a hit!
Total time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: 6
4. Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce
Itâs true that mushrooms arenât for everyone, but have you tried them cooked like this in a brown butter sauce? As far as Friendsgiving food goes, this is such a winner! The recipe is really easy to make, you just roast the mushrooms in browned butter and throw in garlic and thyme for extra seasonal flavor. Itâs slightly nutty, warm and earthy, and deep and rich. Plus, you donât even have to slice the mushrooms!
Total time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients: 6
5. Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This easy Friendsgiving recipe feels a bit like a trick because imagine walking in with homemade cranberry sauce. Your friends will be so impressed with your culinary talents. But what they donât know is that this recipe is super easy to make and has minimal ingredients. This will become your go-to for the holiday period.
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: 2
6. Apple Cider Sangria
If your friends like to add a little bit of spice (and booze) to Friendsgiving youâll be a hero with this Apple Cider Sangria. Itâs a Fall take on a summer recipe and swaps out citrus for pears and apples. They are topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh spices which make them look oh so festive. Make sure you bring enough because these can be pretty addicting once you get started.
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: none
Ingredients: 9
Under 5 Ingredients Recipes
You know a recipe is going to be easy when it comes together with just a couple of ingredients. These recipes opt for delicious bold flavor pairs that donât need a ton of extras to make them delicious. Plus, with such few ingredients, they can be quite affordable too!
7. Mini Baked Potatoes
As far as Friendsgiving recipes go, it doesnât get much cuter than these mini baked potatoes. They are an absolute show stopper and are guaranteed to impress your friends. They are super stunning on the table and are easy to share among big groups. No one will guess just how easy they are to make. This recipe is nearly fool-proof.
Total time: 40 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients: 3
8. Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
If youâre sick of sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows, try out these twice baked sweet potatoes. Delicious and easy to make, they are vegetarian and loaded with flavorâŚand almost too pretty to eat. But donât plan on bringing any leftovers home because these are sure to go quick.
Total time: 65 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Ingredients: 4 (plus common spices)
9. Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish that normally have all the fix-ins like bacon, crispy onions, and so on. But sometimes, the simpler the better. This vegetarian take combines the salty umami of parmesan cheese with the seasonal goodness of roasted brussels. The trick is to roast them until you get that deep browned crust.
Total time: 35 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients: 4
10. Green Beans with Shallots and Pancetta
This recipe is another easy Thanksgiving side dish thatâs sure to delight your friends. Itâs a simple and balanced green bean recipe with shallots and crispy pancetta. The fresh greens pair perfectly with the sweet and salty punch of the mix-ins. It really doesnât get much easier than this recipe with the whole thing complete in just 15 minutes and 4 ingredients.
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: 4
11. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
These honey garlic butter roasted carrots are not your typical take. They are crunchy, bright and easy to make. Just toast the carrots in a delectable garlic butter and sweet honey sauces and they turn into glazed perfection. Plus they look super fancy!
Total time: 35 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients: 5
12. 3-Ingredient Thanksgiving Punch for a Crowd
Keep the beverages flowing with this easy batch cider. Itâs a fall beverage favorite and is a crowd pleaser! You can easily make it a bit boozy by adding a couple shots of your favorite liquor or some bubbly. Even with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, youâll have a Friendsgiving recipe sure to impress.
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none
Ingredients: 3
No-Cook Recipes
When it comes to no-cook recipes, appetizers and drinks are your friends. Come prepared with an easy finger-food type snack to keep everything happy while the table is prepared. Each of these recipes packs such a flavor punch and will be sure to leave your friends wanting more.
13. Apricot and Goat Cheese Appetizers
This Friendsgiving appetizer looks so elegant and is the perfect fall color scheme. With only four ingredients, it comes together in no time but does not sacrifice on taste. Beautiful plump dried apricots are topped with goat cheese, walnuts and a drizzle of honey for a perfect pairing of sweet, nutty, and creamy.
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none
Ingredients: 4
14. Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Can you really go wrong with stuffed dates? They are the ultimate fancy finger food and will leave your friends drooling and asking for more. The trick is to nail the trifecta of savory, creamy, and crunchy and this recipe aces it. It combines caramely dates with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios.
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: none
Ingredients: 6
15. Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Arugula
Whether serving on its own or part of a charcuterie board, these prosciutto wrapped pears look super fancy and are sure to impress your friends. You can assemble these beauties in just a few minutes, just try not to eat them all as you go. They are also Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free!
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: none
Ingredients: 4
16. Fall Fruit Salad
After a long meal of feasting, there always seems to be just a little extra room for dessert. Although we love a traditional pumpkin pie, this warming and fresh fall fruit salad has a special place in our hearts. It takes the best of fall seasonal fruits and combines them with the warmth of cinnamon and maple syrup for the perfect sweet finish.
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: none
Ingredients: 7
17. Non-Alcoholic Spicy Pear Thanksgiving Punch
Non-alcoholic beverages are becoming more and more popular as people opt to cut back on drinking. This recipe is the perfect option for a crowd and will leave everyone feeling buzzed on friendship. It has a subtle sweetness and sparking fizz that makes it oh so festive.
Total time: 3 minutes
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: none
Ingredients: 3
Friendsgiving is such a special time of year to gather your chosen family and express gratitude for each other.
But preparing for the special event doesnât have to be time-consuming or hard.
We hope these 17 easy Friendsgiving recipes were the inspo you needed to make a super delicious dish to share with your loved ones this year.
Let us know what your favorite Friendsgiving traditions are in the comments below!
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