Planning a Friendsgiving gathering? Check out this fun fresh take on Friendsgiving with festive and flavorful ideas that will wow your guests! I shared this on my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment this morning…
Below are the details on how to recreate the fun fresh take on Friendsgiving and the recipes I shared! This also works for the entire holiday season event planning.
The Party Plan…
*Festive fun decor
*A cheers to cocktail hour that welcomes the holiday season with a fall flair and fabulous seasonal spirits. See below for our Cos-Moo Martini recipe!
*A savory side dish delight that will definitely please your gathering guests. Read on to see how to make a Creamy Street Corn Casserole that’s not your typical holiday side!
*A scrumptious sweet ending decadent dessert that is colorful and tastes amazing. Dive into the Pumpkin Spice Trifle recipe below!
*A can’t resist coffee bar to top off the event. See our ideas for complete coffee bar toppings…keep reading!
It’s all here with our ideas for a fun fresh take on Friendsgiving!
Check out these creative recipes below using farm fresh foods from the trusted local brand that’s been serving Arizona for over 100 years, Shamrock Farms – one of my forever favorites for holiday cooking and year round recipes!
With high quality premium ingredients like Shamrock Farms Heavy Whipping Cream, Shamrock Farms Sour Cream, the brand new Shamrock Farms Vanilla Spice Eggnog, Pumpkin Spice Eggnog and more, the sky’s the limit with food and drink offerings that will wow your guests! Here are several…
Festive Foods & Drink Ideas
Cheers To Cocktail Hour Cos-Moo Martini Recipe
This marvelous martini will impress your guests with the festive fall pumpkin color and the delightful taste combo of a little sweet and a lot refreshing. What makes this cool cocktail deliciously decadent is the Shamrock Farms Heavy Whipping Cream that is shaken into the concoction. Here’s the recipe…
Cos-Moo Martini
What You Need:
.25 oz Grenadine
.25 oz Peach Syrup
3 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
1 oz Cranberry Juice
.75 oz Shamrock Farms Heavy Whipping Cream
1 oz. Orange Vodka
Rosemary sprig & cranberries for garnish
What You Do:
1. Simply add ice to cocktail shaker, add all ingredients, shake and strain into martini glass.
2. Garnish with the rosemary sprig and cranberries.
Not The Typical Savory Side Dish Delight – Creamy Street Corn Casserole
Wow your guests with a unique side dish! Add to the typical Friendsgiving fare of stuffing and mashed potatoes with an irresistible Creamy Street Corn Casserole dish that uses yummy ingredients like Shamrock Farms Sour Cream, cream cheese, cumin, sweet corn, chipotles en adobo and more! Delightful and delish! Get the recipe for Creamy Street Corn Casserole here at the Shamrock Farms site. Try the Shamrock Farms Crema Mexicana Sour Cream in this or on top of this creamy casserole creation.
Scrumptious Sweet Ending Dessert – Pumpkin Spice Trifle
A dessert that looks as good as it tastes and can be served in fun individual dishes! Your guests will love this! A Pumpkin Spice Trifle triple layer yum yum with tasty ingredients that include Shamrock Farms Pumpkin Spice Eggnog and vanilla pudding, Butterfingers baking bits and more! Here’s the recipe…
Pumpkin Spice Trifle Recipe
What You Need:
Can’t Resist Coffee Bar
Top your fabulous Friendsgiving celebration off with a Can’t Resist Coffee Bar (I love to name my festive fare options). Place topping varieties out with a hot pot of java for all to assemble and enjoy. Be sure to place three yummy eggnog flavors that include the new seasonal Shamrock Farms Vanilla Spice Eggnog, the longtime favorite Shamrock Farms Pumpkin Spice Eggnog and the tasty Shamrock Farms Traditional Eggnog alongside other fun options like cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin seeds! Make a beautiful homemade whipped cream using Shamrock Farms Heavy Whipping Cream to offer as well. When your friends hear that the whipped topping goodness is homemade, they will delight in making the perfect after dinner cup of Joe. Baileys and Kahula are also fun to put out.
Festive Decor Idea
*Cover your food & drink table with butcher paper and label the dishes with a marker that can also be used to invite guests to jot down what they are thankful for on the creative table cloth. Label the drink and food options with a marker on the paper, too. An interactive fresh take on a Friendsgiving decor idea.
What do you do for a fresh take on a Friendsgiving celebration? Share in the comments section and have a safe and fun holiday season.
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