I Made a Feast for 24 People (While Working Full-Time!)

What does it take to host a dinner party for 24 people while working a 9-to-5 job? A lot of planning, a little chaos, and more butter than I care to admit. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of this year’s Friendsgiving prep—from tart dough and stuffing bread to the pièce de résistance: Turkey a la Axel (my boyfriend haha).

It’s all about the food, the process, and a little cozy chaos along the way. 🦃✨

Here’s the full menu and links to the recipes:

* Honey Butter: Mix 500g salted butter + 2–3 tbsp honey.
* Candied Walnuts: Boil 675g water, 675g sugar, 135g glucose, add 300g walnuts until 118°C, fry at 175°C, salt generously.
* Sweet Potatoes & Pumpkin Pie Prep (Roasting only).
* Tini’s Viral Mac n Cheese (Swedish Style): adapted from @tinekeyounger on tiktok—I used fusilli, cheddar, hushållsost, and milk.
* Cranberry Jelly: Winged it with gelatin and sweetened cranberry juice.

From late-night pie making to the joy of seeing the turkey turn out just right, this vlog is a little slice of my life during one of my favorite times of the year. It’s all about the highs and lows (and a few chaotic moments) that come with hosting a big gathering. Whether you’re looking for recipe ideas, love the art of hosting, or just enjoy a cozy kitchen vibe, I hope this video brings you as much joy as it brought me to create it. Let me know which dish you'd want to try—or what your dream Friendsgiving menu looks like! 🍂✨

For more thanksgiving recipe check out

THANKSGIVING SIDES and SWEETS 2023

THANKSGIVING TARTS 2022

FRIENDSGIVING 2024

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[beckywilliams]

I looove that you explained when you were doing things at the same time and seeing how you freezer and thawed things to be able to prep earlier! So many people gloss over that but I learnt so much from this video so thank you!!

[carriewilhelm]

It is always such a treat to watch your videos. I love your philosophy of cooking and the time and love you put into making an incredible Friendsgiving meal for the special people in your life. Rest assured you gave your guests an experience to remember!

[MadameApeFace]

As an American living in Finland, everything about this made me feel good! Happy Thanksgiving!

[ciarzo_]

each year i get so excited to see you prep and celebrate friendsgiving, i think it's such a lovely tradition and it just gives me a really warm feeling to see you and your work so celebrated and loved. i hope it was the best party, it sure looked like it. <3

[slipshodaverage]

I enjoy the idea of explaining to people in Sweden coming over for a big party on a random Thursday in November.

[juliasb]

Cecilia!! This was so incredible - I love your videos so much and regularly follow your recipes! I also love to bake and would love to go to pastry school after I’m finished with my university studies <3. Tack för att du är en sådan inspiration för mig. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[YoshinKwee]

Amazing work as always!!
Doing all this ánd having a day job is so insane and impressive
Love that you got an editor (hi Alva)
Because watching you, however delighted I am, stresses me out beyond belief. Knowing people are helping out is just a relief

[AleksandraDeegan]

Wow, what a party! Food looked fabulous - you are a superwoman! You have a such a great group of friends.

[sharonhuey]

So impressed by how you fit everything in your tiny refrigerator!

[misspeanut]

You are amazing! This is so entertaining to watch.

[roramosv]

Terrific videos and delicious recipes, Cecilia! Kind regards from Chile 🇨🇱!

[sashasemenova]

such a well made and fun video to watch! Thanks

[junie]

Just made your pecan tart this weekend for my own friendsgiving :-) huge hit, everyone loved it!! Congrats on a successful party!

[iranouchka]

This had such 2000s Nigella Lawson vibes!!

[fhgu]

Såg ut som en lyckad fest även om jag nog sluppit se avslutssekvensen när skjortan knäpptes upp ;) Fint att du skaffat dig en kraftigare köksmaskin nu också även om den gamla slitvargen fick ett litet lättare jobb i den här videon.

[shoelessone]

I do something similar every year actually! Only big difference is it's just pizza and beer.

[sade]

As soon as the boyfriend appeared I felt the tone shifted to an episode of The Bear 👀

[cariep]

Love everything- so loving.
May I ask ridiculous question 🙋🏻- are you left-handed, or filmed ‘flipped’? I noticed in your overhead shots.

[marjoriemurray]

What did you use to clean your silver?

[gjylijesylejmani]

Jag kan bara säga de som har ätit är lyckliga människor 😂😂