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These Friendsgiving recipes are the ones I pass along every November when friends call to ask what they should bring. There are 20 here, from raspberry brie tartlets and a bacon cheese ball to a maple cayenne turkey breast for whoever is hosting. The sides run from skillet dressing with pear and bacon to jalapeno cornbread, and the desserts go from turtle brownies to a clementine cake.

Settle who brings what a week ahead, or the table ends up with five desserts and no rolls. The host takes the turkey breast, and everyone else signs up for an appetizer, a side, or a dessert. The cheese ball and the brownies travel best, so give those to the friend with the longest drive. Mismatched serving dishes and a store-bought pie are welcome too, and your first Friendsgiving could be the start of a tradition worth keeping.

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Mini tartlets with a creamy filling and a dollop of raspberry brie jam on top, arranged on a reflective silver tray.
Raspberry-Brie Tartlets
Quick and easy Brie appetizer in mini tart shells with raspberry jam. These are so easy and great for any party.
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A wooden bowl of whipped ricotta topped with honey, pine nuts, and fresh herbs, placed on a stone surface.
Whipped Feta Dip Recipe
Easy Feta Dip that you can make in less than 10 minutes! Bring the flavor of the Greek islands to your next party!
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A round platter with a cheese ball arranged in a wreath shape, topped with olives and cherry tomatoes, surrounded by crackers and sprigs of fresh herbs.
Bacon Cheese Ball Wreath
A creamy, cheesy Bacon Cheese Ball Wreath with bacon, bold seasonings, and festive decorations—perfect for holiday entertaining!
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Three mini quiches topped with chopped green onions are arranged on a white plate, sitting on a white surface with additional green onions nearby.
Mini Quiche Recipe
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Oven roasted turkey breast with a maple syrup and cayenne pepper glaze is just right for a smaller gathering or for your weekly turkey sandwiches.
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Maple Cayenne Glaze
Oven roasted turkey breast with a maple syrup and cayenne pepper glaze is just right for a smaller gathering or for your weekly turkey sandwiches.
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Half of a baked acorn squash stuffed with sausage, apples, and vegetables, topped with crumbled cheese and seeds, served on a white plate with a gold fork.
Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
Roasted acorn squash halves filled with sausage, apple, and dried cherries, then topped with goat cheese and pepitas and returned to the oven.
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This Skillet Dressing Recipe with Pear, Sage, and Bacon is just right for a smaller crowd—and it's bursting with fresh flavor!
Skillet Dressing Recipe with Pear, Sage, and Bacon
This Skillet Dressing Recipe with Pear, Sage, and Bacon is just right for a smaller crowd—and it's bursting with fresh flavor!
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Smashed potatoes topped with grated cheese and chopped chives are arranged on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Parmesan Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Small waxy potatoes boiled, smashed, and baked on a bed of seasoned Parmesan until the cheese sets into a crisp crust, tossed in browned butter and garlic and served with a dill and chive dip.
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Roasted butternut squash cubes on a baking tray with chopped green herbs, and a metal spatula lifting some pieces.
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Butternut squash cut into cubes and roasted until tender with golden-brown edges.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, caramelized with a little brown sugar and spiced up with some chili powder and cumin...these are divine!
Caramelized Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, caramelized with a little brown sugar and spiced up with some chili powder and cumin…these are divine!
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A bowl filled with cooked, diced apples coated in a brown, glossy sauce, likely cinnamon and sugar.
Fried Apples Recipe
Diced Granny Smith apples cooked in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until tender and glossy. A twenty minute Southern skillet side for pork, biscuits, or pancakes.
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A bowl of salad with arugula, sliced pears, cucumber, walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled cheese, garnished with black pepper.
Arugula and Pear Salad
A fresh arugula and pear salad with crisp cucumbers, goat cheese, nuts, and pomegranate seeds, finished with a honey-Dijon vinaigrette made with Rosé Balsamic vinegar. Quick to assemble and best served right away while the greens stay crisp.
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A square piece of cornbread with visible corn kernels, topped with butter, is being drizzled with honey from a dipper on a white plate.
Jalapeno Cornbread
A cheesy jalapeno cornbread baked in a hot cast iron skillet, with sweet corn and a little honey to balance the heat. Made in one bowl and ready in half an hour.
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A golden brown yeast roll split open on a white plate, with a basket of more rolls and a butter dish in the background.
Buttermilk Dinner Rolls
Soft, buttery, and golden, these Buttermilk Dinner Rolls are easy to make and perfect for any meal.
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An apple cheesecake bar topped with crumbly streusel and caramel sauce sits on a white plate, with a bowl of caramel and cinnamon sticks nearby.
Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Apple cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, tart Granny Smith apples, and a brown sugar crumble topping. Baked in an 8×8 pan and chilled before slicing.
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Mini mini caramel apple cheesecake topped with spiced apple chunks and drizzled with caramel sauce, resting on a brown paper liner.
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy, caramel-drizzled mini cheesecakes topped with warm spiced apples — the perfect bite-sized fall dessert!
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Close-up of chocolate turtle brownies with visible pecans, topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce and extra pecan pieces.
Turtle Brownies Recipe
Fudgy brownies topped with caramel, pecans, and chocolate chips for the ultimate Turtle Chocolate Brownies.
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A close-up of caramel blondie squares topped with white chocolate chips and a drizzle of caramel, placed on parchment paper.
Salted Caramel Blondies Recipe
Chewy blondies swirled with salted caramel and white chocolate, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
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A round iced orange clementine cake on a white plate, decorated with orange slices on top. One slice is being removed. Whole and halved oranges are around the plate.
Clementine Cake Recipe
A moist and citrusy Clementine Cake topped with a tangy glaze and garnished with fresh slices for a bright, irresistible dessert.
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A slice of chocolate hazelnut cake topped with chopped nuts and pears on a gray plate, with a fork placed beside it.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe
A moist chocolate hazelnut cake topped with juicy pears and crunchy hazelnuts, dusted with cocoa powder for a perfect finish.
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