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.
- Crab Dip with Ritz
Flickr / Jeffrey W. 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.
- Sweet Potato Casserole
Flickr / Hamburger Helper 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.
- Clams
Flickr / su-lin 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.
- Oyster Dressing
Flickr / citymama 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.
- Shrimp Cocktail
Flickr / Pete Jelliffe 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.
- Prime Rib
Flickr / Ryan Yu 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.
- Peach Cobbler
Flickr / Bruce 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.
- Pretzel Salad
Flickr / Lisa Lagman Speri 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!
Flickr / Jeffrey W.
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.
Flickr / Hamburger Helper
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.
Flickr / su-lin
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.
Flickr / citymama
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.
Flickr / Pete Jelliffe
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.
Flickr / Ryan Yu
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.
Flickr / Bruce
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.
Flickr / Lisa Lagman Speri
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?
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