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Heritage Meal or a Current Twist, Dinner Will Be a Feast to Remember
In this wild ride of a year, it seems like people are either hankering for nostalgia and old-school comfort or trying to push forward to more global-inspired flavors. Embrace those vibes for the holidays when you pick a meal for Thanksgiving. So what’s trending for Thanksgiving 2025? A delicious showdown between traditional versus modern Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you want to look toward the past for menu ideas or towards more modern Thanksgiving recipes, here’s what you should include on your table.
What Defines a “Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner”
Want to dive deep into what we know as the “traditional” Thanksgiving dinner this year? That means setting the table with heritage staples like roasted and stuffed turkey, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, corn, and anything else that taps into your nostalgia about the holiday. Think about what the pilgrims were said to have eaten, and how you can incorporate that kind of menu and historical view into your meal. Is there something your family always had for Thanksgiving dinner, like green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes, or a good old-fashioned turducken? That’s a definite table staple for your traditional Thanksgiving meal. Take it a step further and have a Thanksgiving staple party put together by all of your friends. Have each person bring their favorite family dish to share.
The Rise of Modern Thanksgiving Twists
To be fair, Thanksgiving has a bit of a controversial past. As we push further into the future and learn more about our own history, the holiday’s menu is trending toward one that reflects inclusivity — as well as modern ideals of sustainability and adventurous culinary experiences. Plant-based Thanksgiving options have evolved past the standard Tofurkey and into events like meals of Thanksgiving sides, roasted veggie sheet pan dinners, and even holiday-themed wraps. For the pescatarians among us, a whole fish stuffed with crabmeat is a popular option. On the more adventurous meat-loving side, you can opt for Mediterranean stuffing, a BBQ or smoked turkey, and Asian-inspired sides. Get creative! There’s no need to limit yourself to a traditional menu.
Where to Find the Best of Both Worlds
Can’t decide which way to go? Why not have both! With Goldbelly you can order the traditional foods like heritage turkeys, cornbread, stuffing, and America’s favorite pies — or your own favorite traditional Thanksgiving pie.
You can also order more modern and non-traditional Thanksgiving meals like a barbecue ribs feast, global fusion sides like hummus and pierogies, and inventive desserts (piecaken, anyone?). You could even set up your meal so it’s a traditional versus modern Thanksgiving dinner, and see which one people like more.
No matter which meal you choose for Thanksgiving, Goldbelly can save you the trouble of cooking when you have everything shipped straight to your door.
