The name says it all; the Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in America as a sign of gratitude for all that has transpired over the past year. Usually, it is marked on the fourth Thursday of November and precedes the Black Friday.
Thanksgiving Day has a reputation for being accompanied by the best of American cuisine. This year’s edition did not contradict the typical trend, as the following classics graced several dining tables around the US.
Roasted Turkey
In America, most people would consider a Thanksgiving Day feat incomplete if the servings did not include a roasted turkey. In fact, the event is colloquially referred to as ‘Turkey Day’ by a significant number of people.
There are several methods of preparing a turkey. However, a typical Thanksgiving turkey is cultured using several aromatic herbs and other condiments. The dish can be further enhanced by serving it alongside creamy gravy.
Mashed Potatoes
The softness of mashed potatoes makes it a meal suitable for all age groups. It is relatively simple to prepare. Besides potatoes, you will need salt, butter, and milk. Moreover, you can add garlic, pepper, cheese and other seasonings according to your preferences.
If you want to spice up your meal, you can opt for sweet potatoes instead of the Irish potatoes. Alternatively, you can explore other flavors by sing scalloped potatoes, herb potatoes, and other potato variants.
Cranberry Sauce
A roasted Thanksgiving turkey is only good when accompanied by a cranberry sauce of matching delectability. The natural tangy taste of the berries makes them the ideal side dish for turkeys.
Making cranberry sauce is a simple task, as you only need to simmer boiled cranberries, sugar and lemon zest. It is worth noting that these ingredients produce the standard cranberry sauce. To experience more flavors, you can add other spices of your liking.
Green Bean Casserole
Vegetarians are also considered during Thanksgiving festivities. Besides, you wouldn’t want a meal without some greens, would you?
Rather than preparing typical vegetables, you can provide afford a charitable moment to your guests by serving them a green bean casserole. This traditional Thanksgiving meal has remained a favorite over the years because of its superb taste provided by the blend of green beans, French fried onions, and mushroom soup.
Additionally, you can give your green bean casserole a creamier taste and texture by adding cheese onto it.
Pumpkin Pie
The perfect complement to a great Thanksgiving Day meal is an exquisite dessert. In this regard, Americans often prefer to cap this feat with a round of pumpkin pie servings.
The most important aspect of a pumpkin pie is its crust – it must be perfect. After mastering this art, making the fillings of the pie should be pretty straightforward. The fundamental ingredients include pumpkin, milk, eggs, and spices.
While Thanksgiving Day is mainly about eating, you should only take what your body can handle. Remember, too much food is harmful to your health!
