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Traditional Thanksgiving Food

Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving with an American friend’s family, going to the Immerse dinner, or whatever else you may have planned, it is important that you are prepared for the bountiful feast you are about to experience. While everyone has their own Thanksgiving traditions, there are certain foods that you are guaranteed to see on the table, no matter where you go.

  • No one really knows why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Some say it’s because that is what the early colonial pilgrims hunted; others say it is because turkeys are uniquely American. Whatever the reason, you can bet your main meal on Thanksgiving will be turkey. Some people also offer other meat, like ham and chicken or even vegetarian options. However, turkey sales in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving sky rocket!
  • A traditional mix of bread, broth, onions, carrots, celery, and any other twist people like to add, studding is a delicious way to eat soggy, cooked bread. Although it sounds and looks questionable, stuffing is everyone’s favorite side dish on Thanksgiving.
  • CRANBERRY SAUCE. Sometimes it comes from a can, and sometimes it is homemade, but all the times it is delicious. Cranberry sauce is simply boiled cranberries with added sugar and cooked into a jelly-like texture. Some people love it, and some people don’t, so try some for yourself to decide!
  • MASHED POTATOES. No Thanksgiving is complete without mashed potatoes. Depending on tradition, these potatoes can be prepared and seasoned in many different ways, all very delectable though. Melt some butter on them, add some gravy, and you have the perfect side dish.
  • APPLE, PECAN OR PUMPKIN PIE. If you can’t choose your favorite kind of pie, try all of them! More commonly, you will find pumpkin pie; however apple pie is all an all-around American tradition. The dessert options on thanksgiving are truly endless!
  • BREAD/ROLLS. To add to the tradition of overloading on carbs on Thanksgiving, it is likely you will find some kind of rolls or baked bread on your plate. Perfect as a pre-turkey appetizer, or for soaking up all leftover gravy on your plate, you can never have too much bread.