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Thanksgiving Trends In 2024


Thanksgiving Animation Source: Bath & Body Works and Wix


Global Thanksgiving Flavors


Smoked Barbecued Turkey Photo Source Pxhere


This year consumers will be making traditional recipes,

but some will use global recipes and spices. Cooking turkey with a variety of seasonings is now a popular trend. A Cajun turkey will often be spicy and hot often using dried and fresh herbs. Consumer roast turkey with a variety of seasonings like cranberry orange glaze, tandoori turkey marinated in a spicy yogurt sauce, or maple roasted turkey with bacon.


Some consumers fry their turkey one example is Memphis Fried Turkey, and just plain deep fried turkey. General Tso's fried turkey has a sweet and spicy glaze. And believe it or not there is even a Buffalo Fried Turkey smothered in spicy Buffalo sauce. Some cooks brine their turkey in recipes like Lemon Brined Turkey and North Carolina Barbecued Turkey. Consumers can choose from a wide variety of recipes.


Side dishes have changed we have glazed sweet potato casserole, spiked cranberry sauce, roasted green beans with beets, and sweet potato mac and cheese. Consumer eat more fresh produce and lighter side dishes.


Fried Turkey Photo Source/Flicker/Cygnus921


Plant Based Foods and Charcuterie Boards


Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Photo Source: Mon Petit Chou Photography


Consumers eat more fresh vegetables and fruit and less meat and turkey dishes. Vegetarian meat is popular with many families. All type of squash recipes are served not just pumpkin. We even have Asian style sweet potatoes. Many families make side dishes on sheet pans in the oven for Thanksgiving. There are a variety of different vegetarian dishes for Thanksgiving available online.


Charcuterie Boards are popular with some families a way to serve a variety of food buffet style. They have meats, fish, poultry, cheese, fresh vegetables, fruit, dips, whole grain bread, desserts, and snack foods. They are flexible and can feed a crowd in the afternoon or late evening.


Popular Thanksgiving Dishes and Desserts


Apple Pie Photo Source: Wix Media


The five most popular dishes in the US for Thanksgiving are turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and rolls. The most popular pie in the northeast is apple pie. Many families like to buy pies made at bakeries and supermarkets and another popular option is frozen pies you bake at home. Many people are having low alcohol beverages or alcohol-free beverages for the holiday.


Eating Out At Restaurants or Ordering Meals For Home


Celebrating Thanksgiving Photo Source: Wix Media


Many baby boomers, generation X, millennials, and generation Z eat out at restaurants or order prepared meals to serve at home. Many supermarkets prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for consumers to pick up. Dining out reduces the stress of preparing a meal without enough time.


Many consumers like to eat at restaurants close to home for convenience. They chose fast food, traditional restaurants, to upscale establishments. Ordering meals and having it delivered or picking it make the holiday more peaceful and enjoyable for everyone.


Top Travel Destination For Thanksgiving


The top travel destinations to travel to for Thanksgiving are Orlando, Cancun Mexico, New York, Tokyo, and London.


Dining At Home



Family Dinner At Home Photo Source Wix Media

Thanksgiving Dinner Wix Media


For those that want to cook at home there are online websites that have recipes and instructions on how to make recipes. They have online tutorials. for preparing recipes.


The supermarkets have DIY meals kits, and some prepare a complete Thanksgiving dinner to pick up and serve to your guests.


Frozen pies that you bake at home often taste like you made them from scratch.


Thanksgiving Animation: Wix

References:


Holiday Dining Statistics Trend From Thanksgiving to New Years, Escoffier Blog, Escoffier Education 2024


Thanksgiving 2024 Most Popular Holiday Dishes and Drinks, by Alex Orellan, Inquirer Net


Thanksgiving 2024 Trends Shaping Our Holiday by Kelia Losa Reinoso, Tastewise, November 2024


2024 Thanksgiving Food Trends That Chefs Adore Plus 3 Things To Skip This Year, Karla Wash, Better Homes and Gardens, October 26, 2024



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