I share a lot of individual recipes here, but sometimes you need to put them together to have them fully shine! Here is how I’m combining current and future recipes for the Friendsgiving feast we will be hosting for family and friends {this menu is planned for a table of 10}.
Hey there, friends, and happy Thanksgiving! I’m adding another menu to my collection {does it count as a collection if you’ve now only got like two menus in there?} to show you how I combine the recipes I have in my collection to feed a large group of people!
This year, we’re not feeding as large a group of people as we might be normally, but combining two families together at our table and we still get nine people – that requires a little bit of work! Or at least some appetizers, some cocktails, all the sides {I’m still adamant that Thanksgiving is totally about the sides}, a couple main events – one turkey and one veggie – and the dessert, with a little coffee alongside, and you’re good to go!
This year, we’re incorporating a lot of maple {no surprise there!} and a lot of apple into our menu. Those are without a doubt our favorite flavors for fall, and this menu really lets them shine through. I hope this gives you some inspiration and helps you find a couple new favorite recipes!
I didn’t get around to photographing all the recipes I’d planned for this round-up, but I’m hoping to come back in and sneak some of these into the links in the next couple months. Shhh, don’t tell!
Thanksgiving Menu 2020
~ Appetizers ~
- Apple Tartlets with Maple + Gorgonzola
- Candied Pecans
- Holiday Cheese Board – coming soon!
~ Drinks ~
- Sparkling Cranberry Mimosas
- Mulled Apple Cider (non-alcoholic)
- Stag’s Leap 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
~ Main Event ~
- Maple Butter Turkey (plan a 12 pound turkey for this size group)
- Stuffed Acorn Squash (make without ground turkey and sub veggie broth for chicken)
~ Sides ~
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Simple + Sweet Cranberry Sauce
- Apple Bacon Cranberry Stuffing
- Apple Gorgonzola Salad with Roasted Pecans – coming soon!
- Simple Maple Gravy – coming soon!
~ Dessert ~
- Cinnamon Butter Baked Apples – coming soon!
- Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cups
- Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream – coming soon!
- Coffee + Lattes!
Wishing everyone the happiest of Thanksgivings, and hope you are able to celebrate at least with a small group close to you! Stay safe!