Friendsgiving Party Guide
All-in-one guide for hosting a Friendsgiving feast: perfectly roasted chicken, garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, maple balsamic roasted veggies, & bourbon pumpkin pie!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
Produce
- 2 lb. acorn squash
- 2 lb. brussels sprouts
- 1 1/2 lb. beets
- 4 lb. russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 1 red onion
- 1 head garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme
Meat
- 4-5 lb. whole chicken
Dairy
- 22 T. butter
- 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 5 oz. parmesan
- 4 eggs
Baking
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Spices
- 3 T. kosher salt
- 2 T. black pepper
- 1 t. cinnamon
- 1 t. ginger
- 1/2 t. nutmeg
Other
- 2 cups garlic or vegetable broth
- 15 oz. pure pumpkin
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Alcohol
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 T. vodka
Instructions
The Day Before
- Prepare the pie crust dough.
The Morning Of
- Make bourbon pumpkin pie. Let cool on the counter.
- Make garlic parmesan mashed potatoes. Cover and refrigerate.
- Make vegetarian gravy. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cut vegetables for maple balsamic roasted veggies.
Two Hours Before
- Preheat oven to 500°.
- Spatchcock your chicken and roast at 500°. When chicken is done, tent loosely with foil and set the pan aside.
- Reduce oven to 350°.
One Hour Before
- Make maple balsamic glaze, toss veggies in glaze, and roast at 350°.
- Cover mashed potatoes and gravy tightly with foil and place in the oven to warm while the veggies roast.
- Make bourbon maple whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate.
Ready to Eat
- Remove everything from the oven, then place the uncovered chicken on the top rack. Broil for 5-7 minutes to crisp the skin; keep an eye on it so the herbs don't burn.
- Carve the chicken, saving the carcass for broth.
Notes
All "The Morning Of" prep work could also be done the day before if that's more convenient.