A week before Thanksgiving, you can settle in with the more informal (and possibly more fun) Friendsgiving. Offering an introduction to this start-up holiday, this guide includes 25 recipes for old favorites like Classic Roast Turkey, but also such intriguing options as Garlic-Miso Gravy, to Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts, Cranberry Sauce with Candied Ginger, and Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Fluff. Decoration ideas are also included, and Melanie Gandyra's stylish paintings appear throughout.