By: Hannah Wiley, Assistant Features Editor
While I am a big Christmas fan and started watching Christmas movies the moment it became Nov. 1, I send my condolences to Thanksgiving considering it’s the most ignored holiday. So, here’s a completely, 100% unbiased ranking of the best Thanksgiving food!
Mashed Potatoes - A classic, honestly. The Wiley family are big mashed potato fans – you best believe that if it's a family gathering for Thanksgiving, there will be at least two kinds of mashed potatoes.
Apple Pie - This is second only, and I mean ONLY, when it's made by Editor-in-Chief Ava C. Green and has her famous cute little designs on top. Any other apple pie simply does not rank.
Stuffing - What can I say? Another classic and – like potatoes – another great vehicle for gravy. It would not be Thanksgiving dinner without stuffing, and that’s a hill I’ll die on.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts - While I am partial to brussels sprouts, any roasted veggie will do and will be delicious. Honorable mention to roasted carrots (again, especially when Ava makes them) and green beans too.
Cranberry Sauce - This is only so high up because something about the Stockholm syndrome of Thanksgiving makes that weird, canned sauce that comes out in one weird gelatinous blob.
Turkey - I mean, what’s Thanksgiving without turkey? The answer is Thanksgiving (especially if you are vegetarian), but I included this specifically for the meat eaters.
Sweet Potato Casserole - Have I ever once eaten this? Absolutely not. Is it in every Thanksgiving spread I’ve ever seen? Yes, of course. Therefore it makes this list.
Mac and Cheese - Debatable whether or not this is technically a “Thanksgiving food,” but it’s a classic in general and hits every time, so for it to not be on this list would be a crime.
Rolls - You literally can’t go wrong with a dinner roll. I guarantee this is the only thing on the table every single person will put on their plate. Bonus points if you have several different kinds.
Gravy - This wasn’t going to make the list, but I ran out of ideas so here we are. If you put this on anything other than your mashed potatoes, stuffing or turkey, I’m scared of you.
Before the picky eaters come for me, I know this isn't a picky eater-approved dinner (I’m picky eaters). However, these are the classics – you’ll see these at almost every Thanksgiving gathering you go to. And seriously, if you haven’t been lucky enough to try Ava’s apple pie, I feel very sorry for you.
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