It’s that cozy time of year when we like to plan gatherings such as Friendsgiving to have some extra time to share with our friends! Friendsgiving is recently coined phrase used for the gatherings around Thanksgiving where people share time and a meal with their chosen families, made up of their close friends.

Unlike with traditional Thanksgiving dinner which tends to have a set menu of turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pies, Friendsgiving has no set menu, it really comes down to what your friend group prefers! Depending on your group, your having a mixture of homemade and store bought items and could be as simple as different appetizers and desserts. Friendsgiving can be whatever you make it to be, here’s a list of some great recipes and dishes that you can bring to this years gathering!

Main Event

There’s so much freedom in Friendsgiving main dishes, you can stick with the classic turkey entrée, you can bring pizza, you could bring a sushi platter or homemade enchiladas. Even if it’s simply picking up your favorite take-out, bring something you and others will enjoy. Friendsgiving shouldn’t put a dent in your wallets, bring what you’re able and enjoy! Stater Bros. has a variety of entrees that can be bought ready to serve and some that just need to be warmed up in the oven!

And of course, no get together would be complete without a bottle of wine (or something stronger) based off your friend groups preferences. You can always make some cute festive cocktails or just pop open a bottle to share. Check out our guide to the Best Affordable Wines to Give as Gifts this holiday season, for ideas of what you can bring as a hostess gift or just as part of the menu!

We hope you have a great Friendsgiving filled with all kinds of good food and memories! If hosting or attending this special gathering, remember: enjoy the process as much as the end result, try and make the most out of creating your unique Friendsgiving dinner! Let us know what Friendsgiving meal ideas you plan on trying this year!