You’ll also find sweet potatoes or yams, often buried under a blanket of marshmallows like they’re getting ready for winter. It’s basically candy pretending to be a vegetable, and no one complains. There’s also mac and cheese, if your family is fancy—or from the Midwest, where “fancy” means adding hot dogs.
Wait, did I forget rolls? Yes, you need at least three soft, buttery dinner rolls. They’re for soaking up the last bits of gravy from your plate, because wasting gravy is a felony in November.
The Pie Showdown
Dessert is where things get serious. Pumpkin pie is the undisputed champion, served with a mountain of whipped cream. But there’s often an underdog: pecan pie (sticky and sinful) or apple pie (for those who think pumpkin is too basic).
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If you’re feeling really wild, someone might bring a chocolate cream pie. That’s the “I don’t trust pumpkin” pie, and it’s welcome. Just know you’ll be fighting over the last slice like a national sport.