Description
A guide to hosting an easy and memorable Friendsgiving dinner with delicious recipes and tips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (10–12 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 10 cups day-old bread cubes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
- 3 eggs
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Plan your menu and create a timeline for cooking.
- Shop for all necessary ingredients, considering dietary restrictions.
- Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator if frozen, then preheat the oven and prepare the turkey.
- Prepare the stuffing and bake it alongside the turkey.
- Make mashed potatoes and green bean casserole while the turkey is roasting.
- Set the table with a clean tablecloth, dishes, and decorative touches.
- Check the turkey’s temperature, carve it, and arrange all dishes for serving.
- Gather friends around the table and enjoy the meal together.
Notes
- Consider preparing some dishes in advance to save time.
- Use a slow cooker for side dishes to free up oven space.
- Ask friends to bring a dish to lighten your load.
- Keep your kitchen organized and clean as you go.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, easy dinner, recipes, gathering