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5 Foods Every Thanksgiving Needs

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Thanksgiving is the food holiday. It is a time to come together with family and friends and give thanks for everything in your lives, all while surrounded by mountains of food. That is something to be so thankful for! If you are not sure what to serve all your guests this Thanksgiving, here are 5 staple foods every Thanksgiving needs.

  1. Turkey

There’s a reason it’s called Turkey Day.

  1. Gravy

Not technically a food, but what’s turkey without gravy?

  1. Stuffing

Stuffing is also the name of the what I do all day long aka “stuffing” my face with food.

 

  1. Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are just the perfect side to go with turkey

  1. Pumpkin Pie

Something delicious to satisfy your sweet tooth

Thanksgiving is a time for people to come together over food and recognize the good things in life. So enjoy your holiday and remember to be thankful for everything you have in life, including these delicious dishes. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Alexandra is a Senior History major with an English minor at Boston College who can always be found procrastinating by reading books or watching Netflix. She is known for making puns so bad that not even her friends laugh at them (but she always does). Her favorite ice cream flavor is Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey. Favorite movies include When Harry Met Sally, Dead Poets Society, and The Princess Bride.
Vanessa is a senior at Boston College studying Economics and Communications. She is proud to be the Campus Correspondent of Her Campus at Boston College!