Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with family and friends around the dinner table. While the company makes the holiday special, the food is a big part of the fun too. Did you know that turkey wasn’t even on the menu at the first Thanksgiving? Instead, they likely served venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish, along with pumpkins and cranberries. No pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce back then!
Today, turkey and all the fixings are staples for the holiday. Each state has its own Thanksgiving favorites, and Food.com has shared what people love most. You might not make your state’s signature dish every year, but chances are you’ve tasted it before.
In this state, the top Thanksgiving dish is potato and bread filling. One reader shared, “Everything is similar to my grandmother’s recipe except she did not chop the onions and celery finely. Great filling/stuffing.”
When it comes to traditional Thanksgiving foods, people usually enjoy turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cornbread, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. And let’s not forget dessert—pie is a must!
Thanksgiving week is also the busiest time for travel. Millions hit the road to be with family, making the days before and after Thanksgiving some of the most traveled days of the year. Whether you’re heading across town or across the country, it’s all about coming together to celebrate. Enjoy the holiday!
