Friendsgiving is a time to come together, share gratitude, and enjoy delicious food. If you’re not exactly a kitchen pro but still want to contribute something tasty to the potluck, fear not! These five easy recipes are designed for beginners, ensuring you can make a memorable dish without breaking a sweat.

Caprese Skewers

Ingredients:

• Cherry tomatoes
• Fresh mozzarella balls
• Basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions: Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto toothpicks. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Simple, elegant, and no cooking required!

Cranberry Orange Relish

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of fresh cranberries
• 1 orange (peeled and segmented)
• 1 cup sugar

Instructions: In a food processor, combine cranberries, orange segments, and sugar. Then, pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl, and voila! A zesty and refreshing relish to complement the Thanksgiving spread.

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 can of pumpkin puree
• 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 container of whipped topping
• Graham crackers or apple slices for dipping

Instructions: In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vanilla pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in the whipped topping. Chill in the fridge. Serve with graham crackers or apple slices for an easy and delicious dessert dip.

Marinated Olive Medley

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed olives (green and black)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, dried thyme and crushed red pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• zest of 1 lemon
• salt and peper to taste

Instructions: Rinse olives under cold water to remove excess brine. In a bowl, combine olives with extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Toss and season with salt and pepper to taste. Marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Honey Glazed Carrot

Ingredients:

• Baby carrots
• Honey
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions: Toss baby carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Then, roast in the oven until tender. This side dish is sweet, savory, and requires minimal effort.

Don’t let a lack of culinary expertise keep you from contributing to Friendsgiving. These five easy recipes are perfect for beginners and will impress your friends without causing kitchen stress. From Caprese Skewers to Pumpkin Pie Dip, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Happy Friendsgiving!