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What is the most wanted alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving? ›
Cornish game hen, goose, duck, ham, beef, salmon, and mushroom recipes make worthy centerpieces for holiday meals.
What are the top 10 Thanksgiving foods? ›- Turkey.
- Stuffing/Dressing.
- Pumpkin Pie.
- Sweet Potato Casserole.
- Mashed Potatoes.
- Ham.
- Green Bean Casserole.
- Cranberry Jelly.
- Holiday Stuffing. This easy recipe for Holiday Stuffing is our number one must-have Thanksgiving side dish!
- Best Mashed Potatoes Ever. ...
- New Green Bean Casserole. ...
- Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
- Baked Cranberry Sauce. ...
- Cauliflower Blossom. ...
- Butternut Squash Mash. ...
- Creamy Corn for a Crowd. ...
The typical white American family eats white bread rolls with butter, mashed potatoes, roast beef or baked chicken, and peas for dinner, with milk on the side.
What is America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? ›What is America's favorite Thanksgiving side? Mashed potatoes took home the top spot for this year's favorite side. The top five most popular holiday side dishes include: Mashed potatoes.
What is the most unpopular Thanksgiving food? ›- Coleslaw — 25.57%
- Pumpkin pie — 24.28%
- Mashed potatoes — 18.66%
- Macaroni and cheese — 17.47%
- Carrots — 16.98%
- Apple pie — 16.29%
- Corn — 15.50%
- None of these, I like them all.
- Sweet Potatoes or Yams — 25.12%
- Stuffing/Dressing. — 22.33%
- Pumpkin Pie. — 21.44%
- Carrots. — 16.95%
- Mashed Potatoes. — 15.45%
- Corn. — 14.36%
- Macaroni and Cheese. — 14.36%
- Apple Pie. — 12.86%
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Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing (or “dressing”), and some kind of pie for dessert, typically pumpkin, apple, or pecan. Common sides are green bean casserole, scalloped corn, and roasted sweet potatoes.
How many sides should a Thanksgiving dinner have? ›How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.
What every Thanksgiving dinner should have? ›
But a few things are guaranteed, no matter where I am or who I'm with: There will be turkey; there will be stuffing; there will be cranberry sauce, gravy, potatoes, and pie.
What is the most traditional Thanksgiving menu? ›The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.
What is the healthiest meat for Thanksgiving? ›Turkey is a lean protein and the calories won't get out of hand if you choose a flavorful baked recipe, like Ina's classic herb-roasted bird.
What food was present at the first Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten now? ›Fish and Shellfish
Culinary historians believe that much of the Thanksgiving meal consisted of seafood, which is often absent from today's menus.
Other poultry candidates include rich and fatty duck or roasted chicken, both of which will stand in seamlessly and pair perfectly with classic Thanksgiving sides. There are also cuts of beef to consider such as prime rib, beef tenderloin, brisket or pot roast.
What is the best alternative turkey? ›- Goose. Another classic bird for special occasions is the goose. ...
- Capon. Try roasting a capon, voted most popular poultry by Italian and French families who center their holidays around these tender, richly flavored birds. ...
- Game Birds. ...
- Ham. ...
- Wagyu Beef. ...
- Porcelet. ...
- Lamb. ...
- Venison.
For smaller crowds, swap the turkey with chicken, Cornish game hens, or stuff and roast individual quails for each guest, which is very elegant for a plated meal. Our roast chicken with sourdough stuffing, pomegranate roast chicken, and cranberry stuffed cornish game hen bring a festive Thanksgiving vibe to the table.
What can I use instead of turkey for Thanksgiving cheap? ›- Swap your turkey for a rotisserie chicken. ...
- The free turkey program. ...
- Get fancy with Cornish game hens. ...
- Opt for turkey cuts. ...
- Butterball roast. ...
- Tofu. ...
- Whole roasted cauliflower.