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35 Best Friendsgiving Food Ideas

Our best Friendsgiving food ideas! Find easy recipes for a festive fall gathering—crowd-pleasing appetizers, fun drinks, desserts, and more.

...pecan and oat topping instead. Green Bean Casserole I grew up eating green bean casserole made with canned cream of mushroom soup, so trust me when I tell you that...

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12 Great Cookbooks to Gift in 2025

Cookbooks make great gifts! Find one for everyone on your list—from the home baker to the salad lover to the person who can't get enough pasta.

...from cover to cover—Samin’s writing is just as delightful as her recipes. $26.12 at Amazon   A Grain, A Bean, A Green The Best Gift for Cooks on a Budget...

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Simple Sweet Potato Bowl

Meet one of my favorite combos: sweet potatoes + feta. In this recipe, they're the perfect hearty, tangy topping for grains, greens, and nuts.

...with black beans and the lemon juice with lime juice. Finish it with a drizzle of smoky chipotle sauce! Let me know what variations you try! More Favorite Bowl Recipes...

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Broccoli Pasta Salad

This bright broccoli pasta salad recipe is chock full of fresh veggies and coated with a tangy no-mayo tahini dressing. Perfect for summer picnics!

...Jackfruit Sandwiches, my favorite veggie burger, a black bean burger, portobello mushroom dogs, or grilled avocado for a twist! You could also pack it up in individual portion-sized containers and...

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Topped with a sweet and savory rosemary cashew cream and a lemony broccoli salad, these twice baked sweet potatoes are totally irresistible.

...classic recipes like roasted beets, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, or any of these holiday side dishes. Special occasions aside, these twice baked sweet potatoes make a great...

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Roasted Delicata Squash

If you've never roasted delicata squash, get ready to fall in love! It's a breeze to prepare, and it has a rich, creamy texture and delicious sweet flavor.

...or Thanksgiving feast. It pairs wonderfully with other autumn side dishes like green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts. See this post for more favorite Thanksgiving recipes, and...

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Butternut Squash Casserole

This butternut squash casserole is a fresher take on classic bread stuffing. Roasted squash, leeks, and pearl onions fill it with texture and flavor.

...the traditional stuffing at your Thanksgiving dinner. It would fit in perfectly next to classic side dishes like mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole. Don’t forget the...

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Creamy Tomato Soup

This creamy tomato soup recipe is comfort food at its best! It tastes rich, but it's light and healthy, made with blended chickpeas instead of heavy cream.

...Lentil Soup Black Bean Soup Pumpkin Soup Vegan Broccoli Soup Or any of these 30 Best Soup Recipes! For 85 more vegan recipes, check out this post! Creamy Tomato Soup...

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How to Make Cauliflower Rice

Learn how to make cauliflower rice with this easy recipe! It's a yummy, low-carb substitute for regular rice in bowls, stir fries, burritos, and more.

...with cauliflower in place of the regular rice: Mango Black Bean Burrito Bowl (pictured below) Red Curry Lemongrass Soup (pictured below) Stuffed Poblano Peppers (pictured below) Spiced Cauliflower Couscous with...

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Vegan Pasta Salad

This vegan pasta salad recipe is perfect for picnics! A creamy, no-mayo tahini dressing coats curly noodles, summer veggies, and briny artichokes.

...in Greek Salad Dressing. It’s also an excellent side dish for these classic cookout recipes: Best Veggie Burger Portobello Mushroom Burger Black Bean Burger BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Round out the...

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Cucumber Gazpacho

Spice up your summer with this easy cucumber gazpacho! Made with tomatillos, cucumber, jalapeño & cilantro, it's a cool, refreshing soup.

...street corn salad, cilantro lime rice, and black beans or chips, mango salsa, and guac. I also like it as a starter with any of these taco recipes: Vegetarian Tacos...

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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