{"id":20675,"date":"2019-11-18T21:08:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T21:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=119506"},"modified":"2019-11-21T20:28:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:28:06","slug":"creating-the-perfect-friendsgiving-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/creating-the-perfect-friendsgiving-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating the Perfect Friendsgiving Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the help of The Home Depot, Sandy Coughlin of Reluctant Entertainer<\/a>\u00a0created a new, festive dining space in her home for Friendsgiving dinner this year.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What exactly is a Friendsgiving party? Friendsgiving is everything you love about Thanksgiving\u2014cozy food, familiar company, lively laughter\u2014except you invite your closest friends. In sum, it is an occasion to mingle with your closest friends around delicious, comforting dishes, and simply be together. Who doesn’t love an excuse to eat and drink with your friends, surrounded by an overwhelming aura of gratitude? Count me in!<\/p>\n

Today I’m sharing my hosting tips for creating the perfect space and meal for a Friendsgiving dinner party!<\/p>\n

Make the Invite<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Think of people you wouldn’t normally spend Thanksgiving with. Set the date, make the invite, and start planning! The occasion is centered around gratitude, so keep it simple and fun!<\/p>\n

Shopping Online at The Home Depot<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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With the help of The Home Depot, we shopped online and ushered in the holiday spirit by creating a new, festive dining space in our home for this Friendsgiving dinner.<\/p>\n

Starting in our dining room, we ordered\u00a0a new dining room table<\/a>\u00a0and chairs. We put together our sleek, low-profile teak wood dining table and\u00a08 retro, leather chairs<\/a>\u00a0that are beyond comfortable\u2014beware, your guests might fall asleep right there at the table after one bite of turkey! The instructions are easy!<\/p>\n

Ivers Black Metal Upholstered Dining Chair with Antique Brown Seat<\/a>
\nRetro 78 inch Multi-Color Teak Dining Table<\/a><\/p>\n

Set the Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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I love to lay everything out on the table before it’s set. It gives me inspiration for the color scheme, theme, and flowers or foliage to use. Arrange all the\u00a0dishes you’ll need<\/a>\u00a0for the party, including\u00a0linen napkins<\/a>\u00a0and glassware.<\/p>\n

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We used a eucalyptus garland in the center of the table (tied together with fishing line), and added red pears and persimmons.<\/p>\n

Next, we set the table with\u00a0beautiful chargers<\/a>, dishes, and linens.<\/p>\n

Classic Linen Napkins Dark Gray (Set of 4)<\/a>
\nBrown Metal Charger Plate<\/a>
\nKaya White Speckle 16-Piece Dinnerware Set<\/a>\u00a0(for 4)<\/p>\n

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The glassware is elegant and refracts light beautifully! We used\u00a0tall water glasses<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0shorter wine glasses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Artesano 20-1\/4 oz. Clear Large Tumbler<\/a>\u00a0(4-Pack)
\nArtesano 9-3\/4 oz. Clear White Wine Glass<\/a>\u00a0(4-Pack)<\/p>\n

Appetizers and Wine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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My favorite\u00a0glass and wood decanter<\/a>\u00a0made the wine look (and taste) so lovely.<\/p>\n

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Speaking of wine, you must serve a delicious appetizer for Friendsgiving. On\u00a0this beautiful board<\/a>, we made an elegant charcuterie with two cheeses, red pears, fig jam, and tasty crackers. The cured meats were out of this world, and of course, we garnished it with rosemary (the herb of friendship).<\/p>\n

Oval 15.5 in. Mango Wood and Marble Cheese Board<\/a>
\nVie 10 in. Glass and Wood Decanter<\/a><\/p>\n

The Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Our menu consisted a large roasted chicken, salads, rolls, and a yummy\u00a0orange tomato soup<\/a>! Remember, it just needs to be cozy; it doesn’t have to be fancy.<\/p>\n

We also asked our guests to bring a salad and a bottle of wine!<\/p>\n

Final Touch: Dessert and Espresso<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Next steps in the final touch for the ultimate Friendsgiving meal:\u00a0Pumpkin Pie Squares<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Using our new\u00a0KitchenAid Mini Stand Mixer<\/a>\u00a0(in orange sorbet color), we whipped ahead the whipped cream for our pumpkin dessert. Whip and set aside in the fridge to stay cool.<\/p>\n

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Artisan Mini 3.5 Qt. 10-Speed Tilt-Head Orange Sorbet Stand Mixer<\/a>
\nCommercial II True Jelly Roll Pan 15×10<\/a><\/p>\n

The best dessert always takes a few extra steps to make it tasty and memorable.<\/p>\n

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Using our new\u00a0food processor<\/a>, we made the most delicious crust, and pressed it down into the\u00a010×15 jelly roll pan<\/a>. We whipped up the pumpkin mix in the stand mixer, and gently poured it into the partially cooked crust.<\/p>\n

Custom 14-Cup 2-Speed Brushed Black Stainless Steel Food Processor with Pulse Control<\/a><\/p>\n

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Next – bake to perfection! Serve with whipped cream and enjoy with a\u00a0latte or espresso<\/a>!<\/p>\n

We feel the final touch to the perfect Friendsgiving Ddnner is to offer not only friendship, but coffee. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Using our new\u00a0espresso machine<\/a>, we\u00a0ground fresh coffee<\/a>, and whipped up cups of espresso (and lattes).<\/p>\n

4-Cup 15-Bar White Espresso Machine and Cappuccino Maker with Advanced Cappuccino System<\/a>
\n2 oz. Espresso Glass (2-Pack)<\/a><\/p>\n

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A great time was had by all and I can’t wait to do it again next year!<\/p>\n

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With the help of The Home Depot, Sandy Coughlin of Reluctant Entertainer created a new, festive dining space in her home for Friendsgiving dinner this year. What exactly is a Friendsgiving party? Friendsgiving is everything you love about Thanksgiving—cozy food, familiar company, lively laughter—except you invite your closest friends. In sum, it is an occasion to…<\/p>\n

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