Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at VCU chapter.
Turkey Pot Pie

If you’re looking to spice up the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dish, this one’s for you! I’m sure we’re all familiar with the delicious chicken pot pie meal that some of our Grandmas make from scratch. All you need for this recipe is a premade pie crust, turkey, your choice of vegetables and spices, and a store-bought or homemade sauce. After mixing all of the ingredients together in your pie crust, pop that baby in the oven and move on to your next savory dish!

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Although pumpkin mac and cheese may sound a little strange, the taste is sure to impress your friends and their taste buds! Instead of the traditional recipe that calls for heavy cream, you will replace â…” of it with pumpkin puree. Pick your choice of pasta, cheese and seasonings and get to baking this seasonal bite.

Avocado & Bacon Deviled Eggs

This side is perfect for sharing with your besties and delicious too! To add to the already mouth watering idea of deviled eggs, topping them with bacon and avocado chunks makes them 10 times more desirable. Feel free to add any other unique spices and toppings that make your eggs your own and enjoy!

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Just reading the name of this treat makes me can’t wait for my Friendsgiving in a couple of weeks. This dessert is absolutely perfect for sharing and super easy to make. I personally love making a graham cracker crust from scratch but that’s completely up to you! I suggest finding a step by step recipe to follow on Google so that you don’t skip any steps. Your friends will worship you after they taste these bars! 

Honey Butter Rolls

You absolutely can’t have a Friendsgiving meal without rolls. Something I’ve found to make a simple dish like bread extra tasty is a sweet and savory condiment! Honey butter can be made from scratch if you’re feeling like a chef or store bought at most grocery stores. I personally love to make my rolls from scratch so they’re extra fresh and perfect to dip into the butter! I highly recommend adding a slight dash of salt to your honey butter to enhance the taste. 

Chai Sugar Cookies

This dish takes your love for chai lattes and sugar cookies and combines them into one! Taylor Swift herself approves of this recipe and even has her own that you can find with a simple Google search. Most recipes call for brown sugar and the classic chai spices for the signature taste. I would recommend to be sure to include ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg to really enhance the chai flavor! Enjoy with your fellow swifties. 

Kale and Cranberry Salad

A little more on the healthy side, this salad is the ideal amount of fresh and fruity! Kale salad is great on its own with a little dressing, but adding the cranberries really enhances the overall taste. The majority of the recipes call for a vinaigrette dressing, lemon juice, honey, and toasted almonds as a topping but feel free to add and subtract whatever you and your friends prefer! 

Cheyenne Bellair is an aspiring public relations professional and a current junior at Virginia Commonwealth University. She plans to graduate in 2025 and obtain a career in the public relations industry, working for an in-house agency. Recently, she has interned with the Orange County Downtown Alliance and local newspapers, such as The Somerset Front Porch, to better her experience and enhance her writing skills. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and playing the piano! Some of her favorite stories to cover involve her own musical interests and live bands that are featured locally in Richmond, VA.