To some, Thanksgiving is just a holiday, but to others, it is the time to spend with family, friends, and give thanks to everything you are thankful for. On top of this is the food. When lots of people think of Thanksgiving, the main thing that comes to mind is the famous feast that is had each year. Anyone who hosts a Thanksgiving dinner knows the main goal of what they want to accomplish:a table full of food. 

Everyone in Cresskill has different opinions on thanksgiving recipes. But, the most common recipe that people liked at CHS was cranberry sauce. Cranberry is a sauce that can be put on biscuits, turkey, cornbread and more. Most people put it on biscuits and cornbread. Out of 11 people we interviewed, 5 people picked cranberry sauce. Jackie Skonier, a freshman that goes to Cresskill said that, ¨Her favorite recipe that her mom makes is cranberry sauce.¨ The top cranberry sauce recipe that is online is made out of ingredients like brown sugar, white sugar, water, and orange juice. Jackie Skonier’s mom makes her recipe by, ¨Boiling hot water, then [dumping] the actual cranberries in the water. After that you put a cup of sugar, a cup of orange juice, and a cup of water in the pot. Then you wait until it gets into a good consistency.¨ This is the most common way to make cranberry sauce. 

While lots of people have different favorites, the second most common favorite we have at Cresskill is mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes go with steaks, biscuits, gravy, and so much more! Out of the 11 people we interviewed, 4 people said that they liked mashed potatoes. Dean Presta, a freshman that goes to Cresskill, said that, ¨Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes! My uncle makes this really good recipe for thanksgiving. My uncle makes it flavourful with roasted garlic, sour cream, cream cheese, chives, bacon bits, and parmesan cheese. He also adds different seasonings.¨ One of the top ways to make mashed potatoes online is with potatoes, garlic, unsalted butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. This is also one of the most common ways to make mashed potatoes. 

To conclude, according to Cresskill High the best thanksgiving recipes are, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and Mac and Cheese. From the hours of love and care all the families pour out into making their Thanksgiving table perfect, the best table of all is the one with the loving warm food that is able to bring the family together. Ultimately, the best recipes are the ones that reflect your unique family traditions while making room for new experiences that will be passed down the family down the road, years to come.