8 Unusual Things You'll Find Around Any Thanksgiving Table In Delaware
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Kim Magaraci
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There’s nothing quite like Thanksgiving in Delaware! Sure, we stuff our faces with Turkey, cranberry sauce, and cornbread – but we also put our own Delmarva twist on the holiday. Read about some unusual things you might find around the table this year.
Everyone has their own crab dip recipe, and they're each a little different. One thing that stays pretty much the same, though, no matter where you go? Crab dip has to be served with Ritz crackers.
I didn't realize that this was a Delaware thing until recently, but I've never been at a Thanksgiving that didn't have a marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole.
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It seems like every year someone is boiling clams as an appetizer before a huge, hearty meal. They're light enough that they won't fill you up and tasty enough to keep you from getting hangry.
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Forget that boxed stuffing mix - we make it ourselves. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, chances are you've got a recipe that uses our world-famous Delaware oysters for a unique twist.
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Are you starting to pick up on the fact that Delawareans love seafood? It wouldn't be a holiday without some shrimp cocktail on your plate.
Do you know anyone who makes a prime rib roast rather than a ham? For some reason, this tradition has made its way into Delaware's Thanksgiving story, and I am certainly not complaining.
While anyone can enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie in the fall, it takes a Delawarean to make a peach cobbler for Thanksgiving! Our official state dessert is peach pie and we find just about any excuse to work it into a meal.
Finally, the one sweet treat we can't resist - homemade pretzel salad. Are you a strawberry person, or do you prefer to top yours with raspberries?
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Share with us in the comments below, and be sure to have a happy and safe holiday!
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