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Thanksgiving food is overrated (discuss.online)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/unpopularopinion

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Just about every common food option for thanksgiving is mediocre. Turkey is dry and flavorless unless you drench it in salt. Cranberry sauce is awful. Not only does dressing (stuffing) look unappealing it also tastes just as bad. And pumpkin pie could be better. Casserole and mash potatoes are alright but nothing to just fond over. The only good meal is mac and cheese and that ONLY depends on who’s cooking it. The 4th of July is the superior holiday in terms of food.

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[–] NABDad 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

You're doing it wrong. It sounds like you're following some goofy rules about what Thanksgiving is supposed to be.

Turkey? Yeah, sure, we'll have one. Ours wears a woven blanket made of bacon to cook. Never had it come out dry.

Ham too, why not. Lasagna, of course. Crab cakes, definitely. Maybe a beef roast or ribs.

Sides? No fewer than 12. Chestnut stuffing, potato filling, green beans, roasted potatoes, caprese salad, broccoli, asparagus, etc.

Desserts. Should be four or five. Pumpkin pie (don't like it? Good. I wanted it all anyway). Cherry pie. Apple pie. Blueberry pie, chocolate cream roll, ice cream, etc.

Based on your description, whoever is cooking your food doesn't know how to do it right. It's not like Thanksgiving requires you to cook everything wrong.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

So uh is your family looking to adopt? 🤤

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

All the foods I mention are standard Thanksgiving meals. It’s just mediocre. Don’t see it any other way.

[–] NABDad 1 points 3 months ago

It's only mediocre if it isn't prepared properly.