26/11/2025
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my Hoppers who celebrate. ❤️🥰❤️
And for those of you who do not celebrate, here is what a typical US Thanksgiving dinner includes:
It is built around a few core dishes, and can vary depending on the region and family tradition, but these are the staples you’ll see on most tables:
1. Turkey (roast, baked, or sometimes fried)
The centerpiece. Usually served with gravy made from the drippings.
2. Stuffing (or dressing)
Bread-based, often with celery, onions, herbs. Sometimes sausage, nuts, or fruit, depending on the family.
3. Mashed potatoes
Creamy and buttery, served with gravy.
4. Cranberry sauce
Either homemade or canned. Provides acidity and sweetness to balance the meal.
5. Sweet potatoes or yams
Often baked, mashed, or topped with marshmallows or pecans.
6. Green bean casserole
Green beans with creamy mushroom sauce and crispy fried onions.
7. Dinner rolls
Soft rolls or cornbread.
8. Pumpkin pie
The classic dessert. Others are common too: pecan pie, apple pie, sweet potato pie.
9. Optional but very common sides
– Mac and cheese
– Roasted Brussels sprouts or other vegetables
– Corn casserole
– Ham (as an additional protein)
No diet here, just pure goodness.
Enjoy your meal (Bon appétit) - Que Aproveche - Guten Appetit.
