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{{Short description|Traditional meal associated with the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States and Canada}} | |||
[[File:Thanksgiving dinner.jpg|thumb|right|A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.]] | |||
'''Thanksgiving dinner''' is a traditional meal celebrated in the United States and Canada during the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a time for family and friends to gather and give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. The meal is often centered around a large roasted turkey, accompanied by a variety of side dishes and desserts. | |||
== | ==Main Dishes== | ||
=== Turkey === | ===Turkey=== | ||
[[File:Roast turkey.jpg|thumb|left|A roasted turkey, the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.]] | |||
The centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is the [[turkey]], which is usually roasted and served with [[gravy]]. The turkey is often stuffed with a mixture of bread, herbs, and spices, known as [[stuffing]] or [[dressing]]. | |||
[[ | ===Ham=== | ||
In addition to turkey, some families also serve [[ham]] as an alternative or additional main dish. The ham is typically glazed with honey or brown sugar and baked until tender. | |||
== | ==Side Dishes== | ||
===Stuffing=== | |||
Stuffing, also known as dressing, is a seasoned bread mixture that is either cooked inside the turkey or baked separately. Common ingredients include [[bread]], [[onions]], [[celery]], [[herbs]], and [[broth]]. | |||
=== Mashed Potatoes === | ===Mashed Potatoes=== | ||
[[Mashed potatoes]] are a staple side dish, often served with [[gravy]]. They are made by boiling potatoes and mashing them with butter, milk, and seasoning. | |||
[[ | ===Cranberry Sauce=== | ||
[[Cranberry sauce]] is a sweet and tangy condiment made from cranberries, sugar, and water. It is often served alongside turkey to complement its flavor. | |||
=== | ===Green Bean Casserole=== | ||
[[Green bean casserole]] is a popular side dish made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions. | |||
[[ | ===Sweet Potatoes=== | ||
[[Sweet potatoes]] are often served in various forms, such as mashed, roasted, or in a [[sweet potato casserole]] topped with marshmallows or pecans. | |||
== | ==Desserts== | ||
[[Pumpkin pie]] is a dessert | ===Pumpkin Pie=== | ||
[[File:Pumpkin pie.jpg|thumb|right|A slice of pumpkin pie, a classic Thanksgiving dessert.]] | |||
[[Pumpkin pie]] is a classic Thanksgiving dessert made with a spiced pumpkin filling in a pastry crust. It is often served with whipped cream. | |||
== | ===Pecan Pie=== | ||
[[Pecan pie]] is another popular dessert, made with a filling of pecans, eggs, butter, and sugar, baked in a pie crust. | |||
===Apple Pie=== | |||
[[Apple pie]] is a traditional dessert made with a filling of spiced apples and a flaky pastry crust. | |||
* [[ | ==Beverages== | ||
* [[ | Common beverages served during Thanksgiving dinner include [[apple cider]], [[wine]], and [[coffee]]. | ||
* [[ | |||
* [[ | ==Related Pages== | ||
* [[Thanksgiving]] | |||
* [[Harvest festival]] | |||
* [[American cuisine]] | |||
* [[Canadian cuisine]] | |||
[[Category:Thanksgiving]] | [[Category:Thanksgiving]] | ||
[[Category:American cuisine]] | [[Category:American cuisine]] | ||
[[Category:Canadian cuisine]] | [[Category:Canadian cuisine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 18 February 2025
Traditional meal associated with the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States and Canada
Thanksgiving dinner is a traditional meal celebrated in the United States and Canada during the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a time for family and friends to gather and give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. The meal is often centered around a large roasted turkey, accompanied by a variety of side dishes and desserts.
Main Dishes[edit]
Turkey[edit]
The centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey, which is usually roasted and served with gravy. The turkey is often stuffed with a mixture of bread, herbs, and spices, known as stuffing or dressing.
Ham[edit]
In addition to turkey, some families also serve ham as an alternative or additional main dish. The ham is typically glazed with honey or brown sugar and baked until tender.
Side Dishes[edit]
Stuffing[edit]
Stuffing, also known as dressing, is a seasoned bread mixture that is either cooked inside the turkey or baked separately. Common ingredients include bread, onions, celery, herbs, and broth.
Mashed Potatoes[edit]
Mashed potatoes are a staple side dish, often served with gravy. They are made by boiling potatoes and mashing them with butter, milk, and seasoning.
Cranberry Sauce[edit]
Cranberry sauce is a sweet and tangy condiment made from cranberries, sugar, and water. It is often served alongside turkey to complement its flavor.
Green Bean Casserole[edit]
Green bean casserole is a popular side dish made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions.
Sweet Potatoes[edit]
Sweet potatoes are often served in various forms, such as mashed, roasted, or in a sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows or pecans.
Desserts[edit]
Pumpkin Pie[edit]
Pumpkin pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert made with a spiced pumpkin filling in a pastry crust. It is often served with whipped cream.
Pecan Pie[edit]
Pecan pie is another popular dessert, made with a filling of pecans, eggs, butter, and sugar, baked in a pie crust.
Apple Pie[edit]
Apple pie is a traditional dessert made with a filling of spiced apples and a flaky pastry crust.
Beverages[edit]
Common beverages served during Thanksgiving dinner include apple cider, wine, and coffee.
