8 Most Forgotten Items on the Thanksgiving Shopping List (2024)

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We've all been there ... you get home from the store only to realize you forgot the cranberry sauce and are out of foil. Not this year. Use this list to make sure you're prepared to have the feast you planned for.

  1. Sweetened Condensed Milk

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    A number of tasty desserts rely on this often forgotten item. Caramels, cream pies, mousse, and of course, pumpkin pie.

  2. Cranberries or Cranberry Sauce

    Whether you like it from a can or made fresh, don't forget the cranberries or sauce. Also, remember to get fresh citrus, like oranges, to use for zest. It makes the world of difference in cranberry sauce.

  3. Chicken Stock or Broth

    However much you think you need, get twice as much. Trust us. You'll want to make recipes with your leftovers, too.

  4. Simply Done Containers

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    Grab a stack of Simply Done containers—they're perfect for sending guests home with leftovers.

  5. Foil, Parchment Paper, Pastic Wrap

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    Check your inventory of foil, parchment paper, and other storage or cooking items that will help keep food warm or fresh before or after the big meal.

  6. Centerpiece

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    Stop by the Hy-Vee floral department for a fresh centerpiece for the table or as a thoughtful host or hostess gift.

  7. Nuts or Dried Fruit

    Many Thanksgiving recipes call for nuts for extra crunch, flavor, and texture or dried fruit for sweetness. And let's definitely not forget about pecan pie. Pro tip: Get the exact amount you need by using the bulk bins, available at select stores.

  8. Dinner Rolls

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    Because even you don't eat them all the day of, they make the best little sandwiches the day after.

8 Most Forgotten Items on the Thanksgiving Shopping List (2024)

FAQs

8 Most Forgotten Items on the Thanksgiving Shopping List? ›

88% say they plan to purchase food for Thanksgiving, with the most popular items being turkey or turkey breast (59%), dinner rolls or bread (54%), holiday pies (52%), stuffing/dressing (50%) and vegetables (48%)

What is the most bought item on Thanksgiving? ›

88% say they plan to purchase food for Thanksgiving, with the most popular items being turkey or turkey breast (59%), dinner rolls or bread (54%), holiday pies (52%), stuffing/dressing (50%) and vegetables (48%)

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving foods purchased? ›

Here are my picks for the best Thanksgiving foods.
  • #5: Turkey. Coming in at number five we have the signature Thanksgiving dish: turkey. ...
  • #4: Sweet potatoes. ...
  • #3: Macaroni and cheese. ...
  • #2: Bread Rolls. ...
  • #1: Mashed potatoes.
Nov 22, 2023

What are the least favorite Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Other top disliked foods include green bean casserole (disliked by 28 percent), turkey (27.7 percent), stuffing or dressing (26.8 percent), ham (25.6 percent), coleslaw (25.6 percent) and pumpkin pie (24.3 percent).

What not to bring up at Thanksgiving? ›

Here are five topics that should best be kept to yourself when celebrating the holiday meal.
  • Religion. Religion is a big topic for people, especially if you do not believe in it. ...
  • Politics. ...
  • Finances and Jobs. ...
  • Relationships. ...
  • Weight.
Nov 21, 2023

What is mostly eaten for Thanksgiving? ›

As celebrated in the United States, the holiday of Thanksgiving usually revolves around a bountiful meal. Typical dishes include bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, above all, turkey.

What do Americans purchase 80 million pounds of at Thanksgiving? ›

Americans consume 80 million pounds of cranberries on Thanksgiving and we produce 841 million pounds of cranberries in a year.

What is Amazon's best selling Thanksgiving items? ›

Some of the best-selling categories over the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend were Home, Fashion, Toys, Beauty, and Amazon devices. The best-selling items on Amazon were the Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, and Apple AirPods.

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