Sides
Turkey
History
Pie
100

Which side consists of yams stewed and blanketed in marshmallows?

Tzimmes (Sweet Potato Casserole)

100

What are the most common herbs on Thanksgiving?

Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme

100

Which groups merged to create this holiday?

Native Americans and Pilgrims

100

Name the holy pie Trinity.

Apple, Pecan, and Pumpkin

200

Name all the common Thanksgiving sides (5).

Green beans, Roasted Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, and Gravy

200

Which parts of the turkey consist of dark meat?

Legs, Thighs, and Wings

200

What was the original purpose of this holiday?

A celebration of the harvest

200

Name 3 custard pies.

Viable answers: Pumpkin, Mousse, Sweet Potato, Key Lime?

300

Name three other sides, which are sometimes omitted by families?

Viable answers: Macaroni and Cheese, Soup, Creamed Vegetables, Corn, Cornbread.

300

What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey?

15 pounds

300

Where was the first Thanksgiving held?

Plymouth, Massachusetts

300

Where does Key Lime Pie come from?

The Florida Keys

400

What is stuffing commonly called in the south?

Dressing

400

Name 3 Turkey preparations?

Viable answers: Roasting, Deep Frying, Smoking, Boiling

400

Which common condiment was absent at the first Thanksgiving, but the main ingredient was instead used in other ways?

Cranberry Sauce

400

What was the first Thanksgiving pie?

Pumpkin Pie

500

What type of bread do Southerners make their stuffing?

Cornbread

500

What is the process of removing the spine of the bird and flattening it before cooking?

Spatchcocking

500

What was the most common food at the first Thanksgiving?

Seafood and Shellfish

500

Which pie is often substituted for pumpkin at the table?

Sweet Potato Pie