The centerpiece of contemporary Thanksgiving in the United States is a large meal, generally centered around a large roasted turkey. The majority of the dishes in the traditional American version of Thanksgiving Dinner are made from foods native to the New World, according to tradition the Pilgrims received these foods from the American Indians. However, many of the classic traditions attributed to the first Thanksgiving are actually myths introduced later.A very similar dinner is often served on Christmas and New Years Day.

Stuffing and Dressing Recipes - AllrecipesOffers a variety of recipes for stuffing and dressing, including versions with apple and onion, cornbread, pecans, sausage, and brown rice.

My mother's recipe for cornbread dressing. This recipe has been in the family for over 75 years, and it's wonderful.

Hi Brian, this is the same receipe that I have been using for 46 years. If you like chestnuts, try adding one cup of coarsely chopped chestnuts to the receipe. Thanksgiving is my son's favorite meal of the year and has been for 36 years. He won't let me change this stuffing recipe in any way.