The Staples

Many families celebrate Thanksgiving in different ways. However, in the U.S., there are some foods that enter the Thanksgiving conversation without question. Many Americans won’t disagree with these foods:

1. Turkey
2. Stuffing
3. Mashed Potatoes
4. Cornbread/Corn Casserole
5. Green Bean Casserole
6. Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
7. Cranberry Sauce
8. Gravy

While some of these foods aren’t on everybody’s palettes, they are more than likely on their dinner tables on November 28th.

Some Hot Takes

Moving on from the staples, families have many personal traditions and food dishes they see to situate for themselves on Thanksgiving. These cultural and traditional food dishes may stem from family history, ethnicity, or religion. Some of these special dishes include:

1. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
2. Challah
3. Sweet Potato Kugel
4. Glass of Kosher Wine

Desserts

Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without cramming in a little dessert after you are full. There is always room for something sweet. Like what was said earlier in the passage, many families eat many different cuisines, and dessert is no different. However, there are definitely some more famous dishes present in the U.S.

• • Pies
    • Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Blueberry Pie, Shoefly Pie, Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, Rhubarb Pie, Egg Custard Pie
  • Other Desserts
    • Cranberry Cheesecake, Apple Crisp, Apple/Peach dumplings with Ice Cream, Pumpkin-Butterscotch Gingerbread Trifle, Carrot Cake, Pumpkin Brownies, Cranberry Tart

Final Thoughts

Whether your family celebrates the traditional U.S. Thanksgiving meal or not, food brings people together in unity. One similarity that everybody has in common. Thanksgiving is celebrated to spread kindness, give thanks, share food, and bring together communities. Fletcher Ironside says, “Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite Holiday. So much delicious food!!” Good luck to all of the turkeys out there, only the best is wished for your journey this Fall.