Courtney Spence

Staff Writer

As Thanksgiving has just recently passed, ESU students were asked about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

The list below are the most common/traditional Thanksgiving dishes.

1. Turkey

2. Mashed potatoes

3. Stuffing

4. Rolls

5. Yams

6. Cranberries

7. And others

Each year many Americans celebrate and give thanks while eating a big fulling meal, with family and friends.

They reflect on the blessings they have received during the year and are grateful for many more to come.

“My personal favorite is the turkey; it is very yummy and the best part. I enjoy eating it with my family and spending quality time with them,” said Alex Martocci, a sophomore at ESU majoring in public health.

“I love mashed potatoes. They are so creamy and melt in my mouth. I look forward for this dish every year,” said Natahlee Fuhrer, a sophomore at ESU  majoring in accounting.

“I love love love love love love mashed potatoes and gravy it is my personal favorite. It is so warm and a perfect addition to my Thanksgiving plate,” said Anaisha Ponce, a sophomore at ESU majoring in accounting.

“My favorite thanksgiving dish is something that is a family tradition that has been going on before I was born. It’s called ‘cheesy twice baked mashed potatoes,”‘ said Ava Molenda, a junior at ESU majoring in communications. “It’s real mashed up potatoes, white potatoes, with sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, scallions, butter, salt, and pepper and it’s so damn good. It’s my favorite because it adds a comfy home-y feeling to the food! Plus, every year either my sister or my mom helps make it, so I like to spend time with my family by making food that we also love to eat.”

“One of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes is candied yams because it’s one of those sides that can go with everything! The sweet taste just makes me want more!!! The sweet scrumptious marshmallows on top of the yams just bring out the flavor of the yams more,” said Patrick Harvey, a grad student at ESU majoring in communications.

“At Thanksgiving, my favorite meal was the sweet potatoes and marshmallows that are on top roasted in the oven! It been a tradition ever since I was a child. I look forward to it ever year,” said Kirsten Murphy, a junior at ESU majoring in psychology.

As our stomachs are full and satisfied for this year, we long for next year’s fest. Until next year, only the smell of turkey baking in the oven and fixings will linger in the air.