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During the Thanksgiving season, nothing pairs better with a cozy sweater and a warm home than a delicious meal with friends! Your spacious great room, elegant dining room, or festive courtyard is the perfect place to host a Friendsgiving meal, complete with comforting homemade dishes guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s autumnal cravings. Take a look at a few of our top picks for fun and easy recipes to whip up in your new Cornerstone Homes kitchen: 

Appetizers

Toasted Ravioli: If you’re having guests over for dinner, turn your favorite pasta into finger food. These toasty, cheesy snacks are so much fun to enjoy before the main meal, and will surely be talked about all night!

Three-Cheese Fondue: Nothing beats a cozy night in with hot fondue and your favorite dip-able snacks. This comfort classic is an appetizer that your guests are sure to be fondue of.

Butternut Squash Fritters: Crispy, healthy, and irresistibly delicious, these easy-to-make fritters will win hearts at your fall-themed dinner. Pair with cool sour cream and voila.

Cocktails

Apple Cider Mojitos: Add a little fall flair to one of your favorite classics and relish in the refreshing taste of fall. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks for the perfect presentation. 

Pumpkin Spice White Russians: Pumpkin spice is all the rage this time of the year, so why not incorporate it into a cocktail? Everyone will approve of this sweet and comforting concoction.

Apple Brandy Hot Toddies: Picture this: quiet conversations and lots of good laughs to remember. This simple recipe uses apple brandy for a sweet, autumnal twist on a classic drink.

Main Dish

Turkey Roulade: If you just can’t wait for the deliciousness of Thanksgiving turkey, give your guests a little preview with a savory dish that’s equally as tasty (and even easier to prepare).

Harvest Chicken Casserole: Filled with all of your favorite fall foods, including chicken, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, wild rice, and more, this festive, comfort-food dish truly hits the spot.

Pumpkin Ravioli: If you enjoy a fun and challenging recipe (and the taste of pumpkin, of course), you’re going to love putting your skills to the test to make this unbelievably delectable pasta.

Dessert

Frosted Pumpkin Cranberry Bars: There’s nothing sweeter than a handheld dessert, especially when it involves pumpkin. These rich, gooey bars are spiced just right, and perfect to enjoy while mingling.

Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake: Turn your favorite classic cheesecake into an autumnal delicacy with a sweet apple-cinnamon flavor and an oat-and-walnut crust. 

Pumpkin Spice Mousse: After a hearty fall meal, there’s nothing quite like a light and creamy dessert. This silky mousse is packed with all of the pumpkin flavor you can’t get enough of.

From all of us at Cornerstone Homes, have a delicious fall!