I can't believe I'm writing this statement but in three days, it is Thanksgiving! I love this holiday. It might be my favorite, but the jury is still out. Anyway, there are a few classics, a.k.a must-haves, that are necessary for Thanksgiving. And here they are:

1. Stuffing

Stuffing is my absolute favorite food for Thanksgiving. You can make it with meat or, if you are vegetarian, with vegetables only. My mom makes the best stuffing ever! Some people, also known as my best friend, says that her mom puts a "secret" into her stuffing. Someday, I hope to try the stuffing, which means that we would be sharing Thanksgiving food, which means that our friendship would reach a new level! Oh my gosh, I feel like Leslie Knope.

2. Cranberry sauce

I make the cranberry sauce for my family each year. I love doing it! It goes so well with any kind of meat, whether it be turkey or beef.

3. Turkey

Turkey is my personal favorite, but I've also had beef. If you do not eat meat, meat is not your only option! You could have risotto or whatever you like to have on Thanksgiving. But for me? Just give me some turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, and I'm ready to go!

4. Mashed potatoes (with gravy if you like gravy)

My dad taught me this trick that you can build a moat with your mashed potatoes, which is basically making a circle in the middle of your pile of potatoes. Then, pour some gravy in and voila!

5. Pie

Correction: PIE! I love dessert, and when you have an excuse (but let's be honest, who needs an excuse?) like Thanksgiving, why not splurge? My favorite pie is a toss between pumpkin and apple. Yum!

Happy Thanksgiving!