Trifle, anyone?
12 Recipes Inspired by ‘Friends’
Updated on Feb. 08, 2024
1/12
Inspired by: Ross’s Turkey Sandwich
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who can forget Ross’s favorite sandwich, involving Thanksgiving leftovers and a piece of gravy-soaked bread called the “moist-maker.” Our Holiday Stromboli is similar, featuring mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Dipped in gravy, it’s a post-holiday treat even Ross would approve of.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 423 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
Still got some turkey left? Here are 25 more creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers.
2/12
Inspired by: Rachel’s Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When Rachel is put in charge of dessert one Thanksgiving, she accidentally makes a hybrid between trifle and shepherd’s pie. Whoops! In honor of Rachel’s hilarious blunder, try this recipe for individual berries and cream trifles.
Get our top 10 trifle recipes. (And no, none of them call for beef!).
3/12
Inspired by: Phoebe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Phoebe claimed that her grandmother’s famous chocolate chip cookie recipe came from an esteemed French baker, “Nestle Toulouse.” But it turns out that the “secret” recipe is the same one found on a bag of chocolate chips! Next time, the friends should reach for our ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 136 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
If you want to try more famous recipes, you’ll love Mrs. Maisel’s brisket recipe.
4/12
Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give this old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese just the right spice. —James Backman, Centralia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 267 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
5/12
Inspired by: Joey’s Meatball Sub
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ross, Chandler and Joey accompany Phoebe and her new police-officer boyfriend, Gary, on a ride-along in Gary’s cop car. When they hear a car backfire, Joey dives down to protect his meatball sandwich, thinking the noise was a gunshot. Here’s a recipe to rival “the best sandwich in the world.”
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 526 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1674mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein.
6/12
Inspired by: Monica's Jam
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4-1/2 pints
From the Recipe Creator:
Break-ups are tough, and when Monica and Richard call it quits, Monica decides to make a bunch of jam to take her mind off of him. Her jam plan works for a while, but eventually Monica shifts her attention to having a baby. Woah! Luckily, our strawberry freezer jam does not require a crisis to make—it’s delicious no matter what!
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
7/12
Inspired by: Mockolate
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Desperate for money, Monica is tasked with coming up with ways to use mockolate—a synthetic chocolate substitute—for Thanksgiving. It’s a crumbly, bubbly and potentially dangerous product that doesn’t sit well with the rest of the crew. This decadent tart skips the mockolate and uses only the real deal.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 392 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
If you want to try copycat recipes, you’ll love Ted Lasso’s biscuit recipe.
8/12
Inspired by: A Dozen Lasagnas
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Monica is tasked with making vegetarian lasagnas, but she accidentally adds meat to them all! Avoid the same mistake by following our recipe for this meatless lasagna. Don’t worry it only makes one pan—not twelve.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 252 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
Next time you need to feed a crowd, reach for one of these Italian potluck recipes.
9/12
Inspired by: Monica’s Fingernail Quiche
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When catering an event for her mom, Monica accidentally loses a fake blue fingernail in one of the quiches. Eek! We suggest you use caution when whipping up this roasted vegetable quiche to avoid “pulling a Monica.”
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 219 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
10/12
Inspired by: The Joey Special
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Through all 10 seasons, you see the friends chow down on a LOT of pizza. But no one is quite as devoted to the dish as Joey. The group even coins a phrase known as “The Joey Special,” which simply means to order two pizzas. In honor of Mr. Tribbiani, whip up a double batch of this meatball pizza to feed your Joey-sized pizza cravings.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 320 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
Still hungry? Here are 33 pizza recipes you need in your life.
11/12
Caramel Cheesecake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It's definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 352 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
12/12
Inspired by: Central Perk Coffee
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The Friends’ crew runs on coffee from Central Perk. Pretend that you’re on the iconic couch with one of these copycat coffee shop drinks, like this honey spice latte.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
And now, thanks to International Delight, you can even enjoy some Friends coffee creamer in some of your Central Perk coffee. In the mood to cook some more TV shows inspired dishes? One of our in-house favorites is Kevin’s famous chili.
