| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abundance | Plenty; more than enough. |
| 2. | acorn squash | Winter squash often roasted. |
| 3. | allspice | Warm spice used in baking. |
| 4. | apple cider | Pressed apple drink, often spiced. |
| 5. | applesauce | Cooked, mashed apples side. |
| 6. | autumn | Fall season of harvest. |
| 7. | bake | Cook with dry oven heat. |
| 8. | basting | Moistening meat with pan juices. |
| 9. | biscuit | Soft quick bread side. |
| 10. | blessing | Something appreciated or sacred. |
| 11. | bread stuffing | Seasoned bread cooked as side. |
| 12. | brine | Saltwater soak for meat. |
| 13. | butternut squash | Sweet orange winter squash. |
| 14. | candied yams | Sweetened baked sweet potatoes. |
| 15. | caramelize | Brown sugars for deeper flavor. |
| 16. | carve | Slice cooked meat for serving. |
| 17. | casserole | Baked dish in one pan. |
| 18. | cinnamon | Sweet, warm baking spice. |
| 19. | cloves | Strong aromatic spice buds. |
| 20. | comfort food | Nostalgic, satisfying meal. |
| 21. | cornbread | Bread made with cornmeal. |
| 22. | cornucopia | Horn symbol of plentiful harvest. |
| 23. | cranberries | Tart red berries for sauce. |
| 24. | cranberry sauce | Sweet-tart sauce for turkey. |
| 25. | crostini | Toasted bread slices for bites. |
| 26. | dinner rolls | Small soft breads for meals. |
| 27. | dish towel | Kitchen cloth for drying. |
| 28. | dressing | Stuffing cooked outside the bird. |
| 29. | drippings | Juices and fat from roasting. |
| 30. | dry rub | Spice mix rubbed on meat. |
| 31. | family | Relatives gathered for the holiday. |
| 32. | feast | Large celebratory meal. |
| 33. | football | Common Thanksgiving TV tradition. |
| 34. | friendsgiving | Thanksgiving meal with friends. |
| 35. | frozen pie crust | Ready-made crust for pies. |
| 36. | gathering | Group coming together socially. |
| 37. | giblets | Edible turkey organs for gravy. |
| 38. | glaze | Shiny sweet or savory coating. |
| 39. | gobble | Turkey sound; also eat quickly. |
| 40. | grateful | Feeling thankful and appreciative. |
| 41. | gratitude | Thankfulness; appreciation. |
| 42. | gravy | Sauce from drippings and stock. |
| 43. | green bean casserole | Green beans baked with sauce. |
| 44. | green beans | Vegetable often served as side. |
| 45. | ham | Pork roast sometimes served instead. |
| 46. | handmade place cards | Name cards for table seating. |
| 47. | harvest | Gathering crops in autumn. |
| 48. | herb butter | Butter mixed with herbs. |
| 49. | holiday | Special day of celebration. |
| 50. | lattice crust | Woven pastry topping for pie. |
| 51. | leftovers | Food remaining after the meal. |
| 52. | maple syrup | Sweet syrup from maple sap. |
| 53. | marshmallows | Sweet topping for sweet potatoes. |
| 54. | mashed potatoes | Boiled potatoes mashed with butter. |
| 55. | meal prep | Preparing dishes ahead of time. |
| 56. | menu | Planned list of dishes. |
| 57. | mulling spices | Spices for warming drinks. |
| 58. | napkin | Cloth or paper for wiping. |
| 59. | nutmeg | Warm spice grated into dishes. |
| 60. | oven-roasted turkey | Turkey cooked by roasting. |
| 61. | parade | Festive procession, often televised. |
| 62. | pecan pie | Pie with pecans and syrup. |
| 63. | pie | Baked dessert with crust. |
| 64. | pie crust | Pastry base for pies. |
| 65. | pilgrims | Early settlers linked to the story. |
| 66. | place setting | Dishes and utensils per person. |
| 67. | potato casserole | Baked potato dish, often creamy. |
| 68. | potluck | Meal where guests bring dishes. |
| 69. | pumpkin | Squash used in fall dishes. |
| 70. | pumpkin bread | Spiced quick bread with pumpkin. |
| 71. | pumpkin pie | Spiced custard pie with pumpkin. |
| 72. | roast | Cook uncovered in the oven. |
| 73. | roasting pan | Pan for roasting meats. |
| 74. | rolls | Small breads served with dinner. |
| 75. | sage | Herb common in stuffing. |
| 76. | sauceboat | Small pitcher for serving gravy. |
| 77. | seasoning | Salt, herbs, and spices added. |
| 78. | serve | Present food to eat. |
| 79. | side dish | Accompanying dish to main course. |
| 80. | simmer | Cook gently below boiling. |
| 81. | slow cooker | Appliance for low, slow cooking. |
| 82. | squash | Autumn vegetable variety. |
| 83. | stuffing | Seasoned mix served with turkey. |
| 84. | sweet potatoes | Orange root vegetable side. |
| 85. | table centerpiece | Main decoration on the table. |
| 86. | tablecloth | Cloth covering for the table. |
| 87. | thankful | Feeling or showing gratitude. |
| 88. | thanksgiving | Holiday celebrating gratitude and harvest. |
| 89. | tofurky | Vegetarian turkey substitute. |
| 90. | turkey | Traditional main Thanksgiving poultry. |
| 91. | turkey breast | White meat cut, often roasted. |
| 92. | turkey trot | Thanksgiving-themed fun run. |
| 93. | utensils | Forks, knives, and spoons. |
| 94. | vanilla extract | Flavoring used in desserts. |
| 95. | vegetarian gravy | Meatless gravy alternative. |
| 96. | whipped cream | Sweetened whipped dairy topping. |
| 97. | wishbone | Bone pulled for good luck. |
| 98. | yams | Often used for sweet potatoes. |
| 99. | yeast rolls | Leavened dinner rolls. |
| 100. | zest | Citrus peel used for flavor. |