Thanksgiving Classics
This orange vegetable is often mashed or used in pies.
What is sweet potato?
This dip is made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic.
What is hummus?
This bright red spice is made from ground peppers and is used in many Middle Eastern marinades and kebabs.
What is paprika?
Families in the U.S. often watch this sports event after Thanksgiving dinner.
What is football?
This tart red fruit is made into a sauce served with turkey.
What is cranberry?
This roasted eggplant dip is often served with pita.
What is baba ghanoush?
This bright yellow spice is used in rice dishes across the Middle East.
What is turmeric?
Many Middle Eastern cultures serve food this way — lots of small dishes shared by everyone.
What is mezze?
The bread-based side dish baked inside or outside the turkey.
What is stuffing?
This crispy vegetarian patty is made from chickpeas or fava beans.
What is falafel?
This warm spice tastes like a combination of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
What is allspice?
This Middle Eastern herb salad is made with parsley, mint, tomato, lemon, and bulgur wheat.
What is tabbouleh?
What is chicken shawarma?
This dessert is most famous on Thanksgiving and includes cinnamon and nutmeg.
What is pumpkin pie?
This marinated meat is cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
What is shawarma?
This spice is the main seasoning in many kebabs and stews and smells earthy and warm.
What is cumin?
This Persian dish is famous for its crispy, golden rice crust that forms at the bottom of the pot and is served during family gatherings and celebrations.
What is tahdig?
This dish mixes marshmallows and a Thanksgiving root vegetable.
What is sweet potato casserole?
A tangy herbal blend made with thyme, sesame, and sumac.
What is za’atar?
These tiny beige seeds have a bright, citrusy aroma and are commonly used in Middle Eastern kebabs, rice dishes, and spice blends like baharat.
What is coriander?
This holiday tradition in the U.S. marks the day after Thanksgiving.
What is Black Friday?