Sides
Which side consists of yams stewed and blanketed in marshmallows?
Tzimmes (Sweet Potato Casserole)
What are the most common herbs on Thanksgiving?
Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme
Which groups merged to create this holiday?
Native Americans and Pilgrims
Name the holy pie Trinity.
Apple, Pecan, and Pumpkin
Name all the common Thanksgiving sides (5).
Green beans, Roasted Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, and Gravy
Which parts of the turkey consist of dark meat?
Legs, Thighs, and Wings
What was the original purpose of this holiday?
A celebration of the harvest
Name 3 custard pies.
Viable answers: Pumpkin, Mousse, Sweet Potato, Key Lime?
Name three other sides, which are sometimes omitted by families?
Viable answers: Macaroni and Cheese, Soup, Creamed Vegetables, Corn, Cornbread.
What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey?
15 pounds
Where was the first Thanksgiving held?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Where does Key Lime Pie come from?
The Florida Keys
What is stuffing commonly called in the south?
Dressing
Name 3 Turkey preparations?
Viable answers: Roasting, Deep Frying, Smoking, Boiling
Which common condiment was absent at the first Thanksgiving, but the main ingredient was instead used in other ways?
Cranberry Sauce
What was the first Thanksgiving pie?
Pumpkin Pie
What type of bread do Southerners make their stuffing?
Cornbread
What is the process of removing the spine of the bird and flattening it before cooking?
Spatchcocking
What was the most common food at the first Thanksgiving?
Seafood and Shellfish
Which pie is often substituted for pumpkin at the table?
Sweet Potato Pie