Because sometimes the best Thanksgiving is the one where you don't have to share the leftovers with your cousins.
FAQs
What are the top 10 Thanksgiving dishes? ›
- Turkey.
- Stuffing/Dressing.
- Pumpkin Pie.
- Sweet Potato Casserole.
- Mashed Potatoes.
- Ham.
- Green Bean Casserole.
- Cranberry Jelly.
You can continue the day by hosting a Friendsgiving dinner or movie night with your pals who are still in town. When it comes to food, you can cook a mini turkey for one or ditch Thanksgiving dinner altogether and order take-out at a local restaurant.
How many sides should you serve for Thanksgiving? ›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 should I do 3 days before Thanksgiving? ›3 Days Out
Defrost your turkey in the refrigerator over the course of the next three days. When it's defrosted (or if you're starting with a fresh bird) you can start the flavoring process with a simple dry or wet brine. Shop for perishable ingredients like vegetables and any fresh herbs.
2 Days Before:
Assemble casseroles. Sweet potato or green bean casseroles can be stored uncooked in the fridge and baked on Thanksgiving. Bake rolls and breads. Make pie crust or thaw your pie crust; bake pumpkin pies.
Red and Beige
This timeless color combination is perfect for those who want a classic Thanksgiving look. Red and beige can be achieved with all-red or all-white tableware, accented with red napkins, or even a red tablecloth with white dinnerware.
Mashed potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for a reason, and we definitely look forward to serving up this delicious dish every November.
What is a true Thanksgiving dinner? ›Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes but the First Thanksgiving likely included wildfowl, corn, porridge and venison.
What are 5 traditional Thanksgiving foods? ›Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie.
What is the least favorite dish for Thanksgiving? ›"For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes first place as the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving food. Over 31% of respondents, 82 million American adults, do not want cranberry sauce for their Thanksgiving dinner.
What is the most important meal on Thanksgiving? ›
Turkey. Some would say a turkey is the most important food item at the table. A turkey is the center of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, 88 percent of Americans eat Turkey on Thanksgiving, with 46 million Turkeys eaten on the holiday.
What are 3 main foods on Thanksgiving? ›Many Americans would regard Thanksgiving dinner as "incomplete" without stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, and cranberry sauce. A recipe for cranberry sauce to be served with turkey appeared in the first American cookbook, American Cookery (1796) by Amelia Simmons.
How can I make Thanksgiving more special? ›In keeping with the true meaning of the holiday, you could also try a tradition that incorporates the idea of gratitude: Write thank-you notes to loved ones near and far, start a gratitude jar, or give back to your community by volunteering at a soup kitchen.
How do you split Thanksgiving? ›Split Thanksgiving and the weekend
You can give both parents time with the child on Thanksgiving and give both parents part of Thanksgiving weekend. Here the father has from 12 p.m. Wednesday until 3 p.m. Thursday. The mother has from 3 p.m. Thursday until 3 p.m. Saturday.
The general rule is to plan for 1 1/2 pounds of turkey per guest. If you're buying boneless meat, assume about 8 ounces per guest.
How do you make Thanksgiving romantic? ›- Luxury Getaway.
- Beach Picnic.
- Couples' Cooking Challenge.
- Thanksgiving Outfits Photoshoot.
- Craft Your Traditions.
- Outdoor Adventure.
- Movie Marathon.
- Culinary World Tour at Home.