Today, Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving.

A day of full gratitute, tradition and celebration with the loved ones.

And don't forget, a part of the American Thanksgiving tradition is the feast, a time for family and friends to gather and share delicious food around the table.

Roasted turkey, thick gravy, and green bean casserole dishes. Each dish carries long held traditions and stories.

So, what are your favourite Thanksgiving dishes?

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1. Roast Turkey

Don't forget to thaw your turkey from the days before (because frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning is not a good thing), but roasted turkey is definitely the main Thanksgiving course.

It may be roasted to golden perfection, smoked, or fried and families have their own preferences on how to prepare their turkey.

Can't eat it all by the end of the day? Turkey leftovers are the best!

Turkey sandwiches, turkey soup and turkey pot pie keep the Thanksgiving feast going long after the holiday.

Honourable Mention: Some turkey alternatives: roasted chicken, ham, or even a plant-based roast (tofu loaf, anyone?)

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2. Stuffing (or Dressing, Depending on Where You’re From)

For the rest of the world, Stuffing or Dressing don't sound like food at all.

What is it?

Stuffing, made with bread (really?), herbs, and a mix of veggies, is a complementary dish for your turkey.

While it is often overlook amongst other dishes on the table, stuffing is a must have Thanksgiving dish that families swear by to have for their feast menus.

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3. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Simply put, Thanksgiving meal is not comolete without a mountain of creamy mashed potatoes.

And, it need to be smothered in rich, savoury brown gracy. Do we need to explain more?

Pro Tip: Uhm - have you tried some mashed potatoes with roasted garlic or a dollop of sour cream in their recipe? DELICIOUS.

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4. Sweet Potato Casserole

Is it a side dish? Is it dessert?

Sweet potato casserole is an automatic pile to add onto your mountain of food on your Thanksgiving plate.

A lot of times, you can find gooey marshmallows or crunchy pecan crumble on top to create a balance of sugary sweetness for your feast.

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5. Cranberry Sauce

The bright red of Cranberry Sauce adds the needed bright colour onto your Thanksgiving plate, if you haven't gotten enough food.

It's tangy, it's sweet, and definitely adding a distinctive flavours, directly from the birthplace of Thanksgiving tradition of the New England Pilgrims to your plate.

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6. Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole is a timeless Thanksgiving classic.

It is arguably the healthiest part of your Thanksgiving dish (is it because it's green?), but everyone agrees that no Thanksgiving table is complete without it.

Green bean casserole recipe calls for creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onion topping and it adds texture and crunchiness to your already full Thanksgiving plate.

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7. Dinner Rolls

If you still need a room on your plate for more food, well, dinner roll is there to fill the void.

The golden dinner rolls are perfect for mopping up the gravy (who doesn't like clean dishes at the end of their Thanksgiving meal?), cradling a slice of turkey, or slathering with butter.

That is all.

Bonus Points: If they’re homemade! But, nothing wrong with store-bought rolls (Ahem - King's Hawaiian Rolls!).

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8. Pumpkin Pie and Beyond

Always room for dessert, a wise man say. That is when the pumpkin pie comes to your plate.

Is it spiced? Custard-like fillling and flaky crust? Can you eat the full slice (or two)?

If a single pumpkin pie type is not enough, many families also choose pecan pie, apple pie, or sweet potato pie. And don't forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream and the whipped cream.

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What Makes It Special?

The beauty of Thanksgiving food is that it’s as much about the people around the table as the dishes on it.

These favourite foods aren’t just about flavour; they’re about connection, celebration, and gratitude.

So, what’s your favourite Thanksgiving dish? Is it the comforting classic you grew up with, or something new that’s become a tradition?

Whatever it is, here’s to good food, good company, and a Thanksgiving table filled with love and laughter.

Gobble gobble, everyone! 

Happy Thanksgiving to all our of American friends!

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KORYO TOURS
INTERNATIONAL TOURS