Traditional Foods for Thanksgiving

Ham is not a traditional Thanksgiving dish. Turkey is the most common main course for Thanksgiving dinner.

Mashed potatoes are the most popular side dish served on Thanksgiving. They are typically made with butter, milk, and salt and pepper.

Cornbread stuffing is the traditional stuffing for Thanksgiving turkey. It is made with cornbread, celery, onion, and herbs.

Pumpkin pie is the most popular dessert served on Thanksgiving. It is made with pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, and eggs.

Apple cider is the traditional drink served on Thanksgiving. It is made with apples, sugar, and spices.

Roasting is the traditional way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey. The turkey is placed in a roasting pan and cooked in the oven until it is golden brown.

The traditional way to carve a Thanksgiving turkey is from the breast. The turkey is placed on a carving board and the breast is sliced into thin slices.

The traditional way to serve Thanksgiving dinner is family style. The food is placed on platters or bowls in the center of the table and everyone passes the food around.

The traditional way to say grace before Thanksgiving dinner is to say the Grace. The Grace is a short prayer that thanks God for the food and the blessings of the day.

The traditional way to end Thanksgiving dinner is with a toast. The toast is a short speech that thanks the host or hostess for the meal and the guests for coming.