Each Zodiac Sign As A Thanksgiving Dish

Apple Pie

Let’s face it: We’d all skip the Thanksgiving mains and go straight to dessert if it meant getting our hands on a slice of freshly baked apple pie. This kind of eager, overexcited energy has Aries written all over it.

As the first sign of the zodiac, rams are always racing to move to the next best thing, and that often means zooming through dinner, too. Of course, the cinnamon spice of an apple pie also appeals to this fiery sign, especially when it’s hot out of the oven.

Mac and Cheese

Taureans are true creatures of comfort, so don’t be surprised if your earth sign relatives refuse to pass the mac and cheese this year — it is the ultimate comfort food, after all. Think of the melty stretch of the cheese, the steam, and perfectly-baked noodles. It’s honestly worthy of a photo opp.

A Taurus would happily spoon half the serving dish straight onto their plate, but as a Venus-ruled sign, they always keep others in mind. (That won’t stop them, however, from going back for seconds.)

Sweet Potatoes

Represented by the symbol of the twins, Geminis have a reputation for being double sided, and that’s why they have a deep love for sweet potatoes — the delicious dish that can be prepared both sweet and savory. It also doesn’t hurt that they love a sugary treat.

Pair it with cinnamon and marshmallows or add some cheese, herbs, and sour cream. Both options will make a bubbly Gemini very happy. As a bonus it’s also easy to eat, which means this Mercury-ruled sign can keep yapping between mouthfuls.

Mashed Potatoes

Nothing reminds you of home quite like a warm, buttery pile of mashed potatoes, and that’s why this classic side is a fave for the homebody sign of Cancer. This family-oriented water sign likely has an old recipe stored in their brain, but don’t expect them to tell you anytime soon. They respect the tradition of guarding ingredients and protecting long-held secrets.

Turkey

No two Thanksgiving spreads are alike, but if there’s one thing you can always count on, and it’s that the turkey will be placed in the center of the table every year.

Leos strive to be the center of attention, the main attraction, and the star of the show all at once. If that doesn’t give off major Thanksgiving turkey energy, IDK what does. Think about it: Dinner literally can’t be served until the turkey is done. Total Leo behavior.

Cornbread

With a table full of gooey gravy boats and sloppy cranberry sauces, cornbread is a nice reprieve for an organized and tidy sign like Virgo. Plus, the practical earth sign knows you can never go wrong with a side of bread, especially when it’s a little sweet.

Many Virgos also appreciate the tradition of a good bread, especially if their mom has been making it for decades. This quick-thinking, Mercury-ruled sign might even steal the recipe out of her cookbook so they can make it all year round.

Pumpkin Pie

As a Venus-ruled air sign, Libras appreciate pumpkin pie for its classic good looks and sweet as pie — pun intended — flavors. Is there anything more beautiful than a perfect slice complete with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream? Probably not. And that screams Libra.

Libras are also very social individuals — that’s that air sign showing — so they love to bring the most popular pie with them to dinner as a way to win the crowd.

Brussels Sprouts

Not everyone appreciates a Brussels sprout, and that’s something Scorpio understands on a deep level. As an emotional water sign, they’ll feel sorry for the oft-ignored dish at the end of the table and take a few extra scoops just because.

A Scorpio will also appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into creating a good veggie side dish. You can’t just throw them in a pot and boil them away. You have to coat them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic — you name it — and bake them slowly. Just like the Pluto-ruled scorpion, they’ll magically transform.

Cranberry Sauce

As the adventurers of the zodiac, Sagittarians are the most likely to gravitate towards a dish that not everyone is willing to try, like the cold cranberry sauce that blobs out of a can — or the homemade variety with chunks of orange.

Despite being a Thanksgiving staple, cranberry sauce can be pretty divisive, too, which is probably why the fire sign loves it so much. They might down a whole slice on a dare or make their love for the sauce a pillar of their holiday personality so their family hands it to them first every time.

Casseroles

Casseroles are tried and true staples that never disappoint, much like Capricorns. This earth sign will always appreciate a steamy collared green casserole or a deep dish of baked green beans with crunchy onions on top.

Some recipes require a serious amount of work (and time) to prepare, but when has a Cap ever shied away from a tough job? They also love that the dish feels hearty and filling — two things that Thanksgiving dinner is all about.

Dinner Rolls

While everyone else is focused on getting a slice of turkey or a scoop of mashed potatoes, an Aquarius will have their eye on the basket of dinner rolls. Sure, rolls are traditionally viewed as a side, but when has this air sign ever cared about tradition?

They go for exactly what they want in life — even if it’s a little bit quirky — and the same is true during Thanksgiving dinner. An Aquarius will create a plate full odds and ends, like pickles, stuffed celery sticks, and cranberry sauce. But the main attraction will be those warm, buttery rolls.

Stuffing

If there’s one thing a Pisces wants before slipping into a tryptophan-induced slumber, it’s a second helping of stuffing. This thoughtful water sign appreciates the work that goes into preparing a turkey with the perfect amount of flavorful stuffing inside.

A Pisces will love when it includes complex flavors, like orange rinds, lemon, aromatic herbs, or even mushrooms. While they chew, they’ll want to hear the long and storied history of how the recipe came to be.