FAQs
Thanksgiving Main Dishes
- Thanksgiving Turkey.
- Vegetarian Thanksgiving.
- Whole Ham.
- Prime Rib.
- Cornish Hens.
What is healthier than turkey for Thanksgiving? ›
Try it out on Thanksgiving by substituting tofu for your turkey. Tofu can be cooked in a variety of flavorful ways and comes with a ton of nutritional benefits including a lot of calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B, and protein.
What can replace turkey for a meat? ›
20 turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving, including duck and pork
- Pork.
- Ham.
- Duck.
- Chicken.
- Beef.
- Squash.
- Mushroom.
- Cauliflower.
What did they serve at the first Thanksgiving instead of turkey? ›
So while our Thanksgiving dinner table has a big ol' turkey plated in the center, the first Thanksgiving table was likely filled with ducks, geese, eels, lobster, and venison. Maybe there was a turkey, but it was either missing or too dry for anyone to literally write home about it.
What are the top 10 side dishes for Thanksgiving? ›
Thanksgiving side dishes: Here's the 10 most popular for your...
- Sweet potatoes.
- Brussels sprouts.
- Gravy.
- Bread.
- Stuffing/dressing.
- Cranberry sauce.
- Squash.
- Corn.
What is the least favorite dish for Thanksgiving? ›
"For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes first place as the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving food. Over 31% of respondents, 82 million American adults, do not want cranberry sauce for their Thanksgiving dinner.
What are 4 commonly consumed foods at Thanksgiving other than turkey? ›
Cornish game hen, goose, duck, ham, beef, salmon, and mushroom recipes make worthy centerpieces for holiday meals.
What are the 3 traditional foods Americans eat during Thanksgiving? ›
Millions of people across the United States will sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, potatoes, squash, corn, and cranberries. These foods have become synonymous with Thanksgiving, but how did they end up on tables from Maine to California?
What is a good second meat for Thanksgiving dinner? ›
When you add some pork (or lamb) (or salmon) to the Thanksgiving table, you get an extra delicious main course—and lots of leftover turkey for sandwiches. It is a Thanksgiving truth (almost) universally acknowledged that turkey is...just okay.
What can I serve at Thanksgiving instead of turkey? ›
So go ahead and shake things up this Thanksgiving with one of these flavorful alternatives to cooking up a whole bird this year, like mushroom, Gruyère, & spinach-stuffed pork tenderloin, vegan mushroom pot pie, or a juicy prime rib. We're not sure how it happened, but Team Delish is all about a Thanksgiving lasagna.
Other poultry candidates include rich and fatty duck or roasted chicken, both of which will stand in seamlessly and pair perfectly with classic Thanksgiving sides. There are also cuts of beef to consider such as prime rib, beef tenderloin, brisket or pot roast.
What is the unhealthiest Thanksgiving food? ›
Unhealthy: Stuffing
“Bacon, sausage, mince meat, giblets, and a variety of similar ingredients find their way into many a stuffing, which takes an already unhealthy dish — often topping 500 calories per serving, depending on the recipe — to an entirely new level of unhealthy,” she said.
What is an alternative bird to turkey for Thanksgiving? ›
As for cooking methods, duck, pheasant and goose can roast in the oven just like you would a turkey. The fattier duck and geese should be slow-roasted so the fat renders and you get a crispy skin. A quick reminder: Just like all poultry, make sure your bird reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Is turkey or ham better for Thanksgiving dinner? ›
It Has a More Versatile Flavor
Ham has a very strong, distinct flavor. Turkey, on the other hand, is much more mild, which means that it pairs with many classic sides – and it's not so salty that it doesn't benefit from a nice glug of gravy.
What can I buy instead of a whole turkey? ›
Here are our best budget alternatives so you can still enjoy Thanksgiving, without the hefty price tag!
- Swap your turkey for a rotisserie chicken. ...
- The free turkey program. ...
- Get fancy with Cornish game hens. ...
- Opt for turkey cuts. ...
- Butterball roast. ...
- Tofu. ...
- Whole roasted cauliflower.
What are alternatives to Thanksgiving? ›
Below, you'll find ten Thanksgiving alternatives you can check out, from National Day Of Mourning protests to National Family Week.
- National Day Of Mourning. ...
- Unthanksgiving Day. ...
- National Day of Listening. ...
- Native American Heritage Month. ...
- Restorative Justice Week. ...
- National Family Week. ...
- National Game & Puzzle Week.