The Friendsgiving Cookbook

50 Recipes for Hosting, Roasting, and Celebrating with Friends

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Pub Date 26 Sep 2023 | Archive Date 5 Dec 2024

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Revel in the yummy joy of Thanksgiving without the family drama.

Friendsgiving is everything you love about Thanksgiving without the things you dread, like nagging family members and awkward conversations. With The Friendsgiving Cookbook, you won’t need to be a perfect host or spend days in the kitchen preparing. Instead, this easy-going cookbook will give you the insight and advice for creating a fun, unforgettable occasion, where eating and drinking with friends drama-free is top priority.

Release yourself from the tension and stress that typically accompany big family gatherings by starting your own annual Friendsgiving tradition with this indispensable resource full of tantalizing recipes for Graze All Day Appetizers, Potluck Main Attractions, No Meat Sides for No Meat Friends, and an Extra-Long Dessert Spread.

The 50 easy and delicious recipes include:

  • Autumn Bean and Butternut Squash Minestrone
  • Cranberry and Herb Stuffed Turkey Breast
  • Let’s Get Mashed (mashed potatoes)
  • Brisket Braised with Apple Cider and Thyme
  • Don’t Kale My Chickpea Vibe
  • Gobble, Gobble Rice and Poblanos
  • Ooey Gooey Mozzarella Sticks
  • Jokes on Pie, It’s Carrot Cake
  • Thank You So Matcha Sponge Cake
  • Pumpkin Spice and Chill
  • And more!

Throughout you’ll also find A Little Extra . . . but in a Good Way sidebars with tips for food prep, fun anecdotes, and helpful hints for making your Friendsgiving a super smash. Put new twists on old favorites when it comes to the festivities and the feast!

With The Friendsgiving Cookbook, full-fat, stress-free, and easy-to-prepare recipes come together to create a fabulously Instagrammable meal for all your friends and chosen family this holiday.
Revel in the yummy joy of Thanksgiving without the family drama.

Friendsgiving is everything you love about Thanksgiving without the things you dread, like nagging family members and awkward...

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PAGES 120

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What a fantastic and fun cookbook! There are so many great recipes in here that will be fun to use for entertaining whether for a Friendsgiving or other gathering. The cookbook has lovely accompanying pictures, easy to follow recipes and a well organized index. It's easy to use and engaging to the eye. This cookbook is definitely one that would get a great deal of use. It could be a wonderful gift idea - - especially for someone just starting out on their own who wants to have friends over periodically.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

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I plan to prepare these recipes well ahead of hosting or attending a Friendsgiving! What a great book. The recipes seem easy to prepare which is a good thing in my opinion. I liked the variety too. They all seem like foods my family will enjoy so that is a win. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars!

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As an autumn lover, this cookbook gave me so many new recipes to try this year. I think all of them are simple but look so tasty. Also the little illustrations all throughout the book are so cozy. I can't wait to use some of the recipes hosting my friends for a cozy autumn night in.

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This is the cutest Friendsgiving cookbook!
I had so much fun reading the little quirky puns and side notes. I have no doubt this would make the cutest hostess gift, a bestie gift with a couple of the ingredients, or a fun white elephant gift. I think the mix of recipes between appetizers and drinks is so perfect for holiday gatherings. The images were so beautiful and clear and I loved the font throughout the book!

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This was such a fun book. Delicious recipes, fun activities. It laid out just how to have a fantastic Friendsgiving and make fun memories and continue to strengthen friendships!

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Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I don't celebrate thanksgiving (i'm not American) but I'm so impressed by this book. There are so many yummy things in there, from starters to desserts. There's even enough to please vegetarian people.
I really love that there's a photo for each recipe also. I think there's just enough recipes to please everyone in this book. Yum.

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This cook book will be a great addition to my go-to Thanksgiving arsenal! These recipes are all so fresh and fun, will definitely be a friend favorite. Can’t wait to try more of these recipes. The Hot Girl Shrimps was to die for!

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A sweet cookbook full of ides for anyone hosting their friends or having a dinner party. The recipes are well set out and easy to follow

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I really loved this cookbook!!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me access this book in exchange for my feedback.

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This is such a fun cookbook! There are so many times that hosting people becomes all about the preparation for me, and once everyone arrives, I'm too tired to enjoy the company. I loved the author's take on simple recipes in order to create a welcoming atmosphere and to enjoy the time you have with friends. Since my family has so much drama, I covet my energy and space like you wouldn't believe. This was a great reminder that you can embrace the energy/vibe you want to have to celebrate with food and friends, without the hassle of family drama to bring you down.

Thank you so much to the publisher for access to this cookbook! These are my honest thoughts!

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It’s potluck season again—awkward sign-up sheets, sad store-bought dips pretending to be homemade, and of course, that one coworker who “always” shows up with plain rolls. We’ve all been there. But this year? I wasn’t falling into that trap. Enter “The Friendsgiving Cookbook”, my go-to solution for making the holiday season easier and way more delicious. And the best part? There are some fantastic meatless recipes, too—your vegetarian friends will thank you for that!

This book isn’t just a collection of recipes—it’s a lifesaver for anyone who wants to impress at a work potluck or casual gathering with friends, without turning the kitchen into a disaster zone. The recipes are simple, easy to follow, and guaranteed to wow the crowd. I’m determined to show up feeling in control and stress-free, and thanks to “The Friendsgiving Cookbook”, I will! Trust me—you’ll be the star of every gathering, and you won’t regret it!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

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Finally—a Thanksgiving without the drama! The Friendsgiving Cookbook is the perfect guide to hosting a laid-back, delicious holiday with your favorite people. Forget the family arguments and awkward small talk; this book is all about good vibes, great food, and making memories with your chosen family.

With 50 easy recipes like Cranberry and Herb Stuffed Turkey Breast, Brisket Braised with Apple Cider and Thyme, and Pumpkin Spice and Chill, this cookbook makes Friendsgiving stress-free and fun. The clever recipe names alone had me smiling (seriously, “Don’t Kale My Chickpea Vibe”? Brilliant). Plus, the sidebars packed with tips and fun anecdotes make it feel like your BFF is right there in the kitchen cheering you on.

What I loved most is how flexible this book is. Whether you're all about grazing on apps like Ooey Gooey Mozzarella Sticks, need no-meat options for your veggie pals, or want to go big on desserts (hello, Thank You So Matcha Sponge Cake!), there's something for everyone. And the recipes are so easy, you can actually enjoy hosting without spending hours cooking.

If you want to kick off a Friendsgiving tradition—or just need some fresh, crowd-pleasing ideas—this book is a must-have. It's fun, full of flavor, and perfect for creating an Instagram-worthy meal without losing your mind. Cheers to Friendsgiving done right!

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A fun, beautifully photographed recipe book that was really similar to the christmas cookbook, but still contained some unique recipes that would be perfect for friendsgiving events. I loved the hot girl shrimp, spicy mushrooms, and the stuffed baked apple recipes the most so far!

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I am always on the lookout for new and inventive recipes to change up my usual go-to's, and this cookbook definitely gave me some good ideas. First off, the names of all the recipes are so cute! Some standouts I will definitely be trying are:
Hot Girl Shrimp
BFF Buffalo Cauliflower
Soy Grateful Salmon
#Blessed Chocolate Bread


I am most excited to try, Lets Get Mashed because it uses half potatoes and half parsnips n an interesting and healthier twist. I really loved that the ingredients used were healthy and less toxic than you see in typical recipes. It was nice to see as I am trying to reduce the amount of toxic ingredients in cooking for my family. I definitely recommend this cookbook if you want to change up your holiday recipes or want to swap out certain ingredients for healthier options.

Thank you to Netgalley and Rock Point Publishing for the opportunity to view this cute cookbook

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