Thanksgiving is about three weeks away and we're already focused on the food. That's an excellent sign.
A new survey asked people to name their three favorite Thanksgiving main courses, and three favorite side dishes.
Here are the results for main courses . . .
1. Turkey, 84%.
2. Ham, 56%.
3. Chicken, 32%.
4. Beef, 24%.
5. Lamb, 9%.
6. Duck, 7%.
7. Fish, 6%.
8. Tofu, 3%.
And here are the most popular side dishes . . .
1. Stuffing or dressing, 53%.
2. Mashed potatoes, 51%.
3. Sweet potatoes or yams, 31%.
4. Cranberry sauce, 24%.
5. Bread or rolls, 23%.
6. Green bean casserole, 20%.
7. Mac and cheese, 19%.
8. Corn, 12%.
9. Salad, 8%.
10. Cornbread, 7%.
11. Fruit salad, 6%.
12. TIE: Squash, Brussels sprouts, and collard greens, 5%.
13. Mixed vegetables, 4%.
14. TIE: Glazed carrots, soup, and black-eyed peas, 3%.