November 21 – National Stuffing Day

National Stuff Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STUFFING DAY STEP-BY-STEP

•  Have a stuffing tasting party, a great way to prepare for the upcoming big day!
•  Purchase turkey stuffing supplies.
•  Try one of these 33 turkey stuffing recipes.
•  Learn about mistakes that ruin stuffing and how to fix them.
•  Turkey Talk:  To Stuff or Not to Stuff.
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Turkey stuffing is a dish typically made from a mixture of bread, spices, and other ingredients, and is used to stuff the cavity of a turkey or other bird before cooking. The bread-based mixture helps to keep the meat moist during cooking, and the spices add flavor. Common ingredients in turkey stuffing include onions, celery, garlic, and sage. Sometimes other fruits and nuts are also added.

While there are many different recipes for turkey stuffing, the basic principle is to create a flavorful and moist mixture that will help to enhance the taste of the cooked turkey. Stuffing is usually cooked along with the turkey, but it can also be cooked separately in a casserole dish. When cooked separately, stuffing is often served as a side dish. Turkey stuffing is a classic Thanksgiving dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.

NATIONAL STUFFING DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF TURKEY STUFFING

Turkey stuffing is a Thanksgiving tradition that dates back centuries. The earliest known recipe for stuffing dates back to the Roman Empire, when a dish called “stufato” was popular. This dish consisted of a bird or other meat that was stuffed with dormice, garlic, and herbs. Over time, the dish evolved and became more closely associated with Thanksgiving. In the 18th century, stuffing recipes began to appear in American cookbooks. These recipes often included bread crumbs, onions, sage, and other seasonings. The popularity of turkey stuffing continued to grow in the 19th and 20th centuries, and it is now a staple of Thanksgiving dinners across the country.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STUFFING DAY

1. Host a stuffing cook-off: Invite friends and family to compete in creating the best stuffing recipe.
2. Visit a local farm: Gather fresh ingredients like herbs and vegetables for your stuffing.
3. Create a stuffing bar: Set up a buffet with various stuffing ingredients for guests to customize their own.
4. Try international stuffings: Explore different cultural stuffing recipes from around the world.
5. Host a potluck: Have each guest bring their favorite stuffing dish to share.
6. Make stuffed vegetables: Get creative by stuffing vegetables like peppers, mushrooms, or squash with flavorful fillings.
7. Organize a stuffing-themed trivia: Test your knowledge of stuffing history, ingredients, and traditions.
8. Host a virtual stuffing-making party: Cook together with friends and family over video call and share your recipes.
9. Create stuffing-inspired cocktails: Craft beverages with flavors that complement traditional stuffing ingredients.
10. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen: Help prepare meals, including stuffing, for those in need.
11. Attend a cooking class: Learn new stuffing techniques and recipes from professional chefs.
12. Host a Thanksgiving-themed movie marathon: Enjoy classic films while snacking on stuffing-inspired treats.
13. Organize a stuffing-themed scavenger hunt: Hide stuffing-related items around your home or neighborhood for a fun activity.
14. Create a stuffing-inspired playlist: Listen to music while cooking or enjoying your meal.
15. Have a stuffing taste test: Sample different stuffing recipes and vote for your favorite.
16. Decorate mini pumpkins: Use them as table decorations for your stuffing feast.
17. Host a virtual dinner party: Share your favorite stuffing recipes and enjoy a meal together online.
18. Go on a nature hike: Enjoy the fall foliage and gather inspiration for your stuffing ingredients.
19. Create a stuffing-inspired craft: Make ornaments or decorations shaped like stuffing ingredients.
20. Write a gratitude list: Reflect on what you’re thankful for while enjoying a delicious stuffing meal.
21. Host a cooking demonstration: Show off your stuffing-making skills to friends and family.
22. Create a stuffing-themed photo booth: Dress up in festive costumes and take memorable pictures.
23. Have a friendly stuffing-themed bake-off: Compete to see who can make the most creative stuffing-inspired dessert.
24. Share stuffing recipes: Exchange recipes with friends and family to try new variations.
25. Donate to a local food bank: Give back to your community by providing stuffing and other Thanksgiving staples to those in need.
26. Stuffing Relay Race: Divide into teams and race to fill a bowl with stuffing using only a spoon.
27. Stuffing Trivia: Test your knowledge of stuffing-related facts and history with a fun trivia game.
28. Stuffing Ingredient Scavenger Hunt: Hide stuffing ingredients around the house and challenge players to find them all.
29. Stuffing Toss: Similar to bean bag toss, players toss stuffing-filled bags into designated targets for points.
30. Stuffing Pictionary: Draw stuffing-related words or phrases and have others guess what they are.
31. Stuffing Bingo: Create bingo cards with different types of stuffing ingredients and mark them off as they’re called out.
32. Stuffing Word Search: Challenge players to find stuffing-related words hidden in a word search puzzle.
33. Stuffing Memory Game: Lay out cards with pictures of different stuffing ingredients and play a memory matching game.
34. Stuffing Sculptures: Use modeling clay or playdough to sculpt miniature versions of favorite stuffing dishes.
35. Stuffing Jenga: Write different stuffing-related tasks or questions on Jenga blocks and play as usual.
36. Stuffing Tasting Contest: Blindfolded participants taste different stuffing recipes and try to guess the ingredients.
37. Stuffing Karaoke: Sing favorite songs with stuffing-themed lyrics or about Thanksgiving.
38. Stuffing Charades: Act out stuffing-related words or phrases without speaking while others guess.
39. Stuffing Puzzle Race: Race to see who can complete a jigsaw puzzle featuring a picture of a delicious stuffing dish first.
40. Stuffing Limbo: Use a long loaf of bread or baguette as the limbo stick and see who can limbo the lowest without dropping it.
41. Stuffing Balloon Pop: Write stuffing-related challenges or tasks inside balloons and pop them to reveal the instructions.
42. Stuffing Relay Challenge: Pass a spoonful of stuffing down a line of players using only spoons held in their mouths.
43. Stuffing Cornhole: Play cornhole using stuffing-filled bags as the bean bags.
44. Stuffing Tic-Tac-Toe: Draw a tic-tac-toe grid on a large sheet of paper and use different stuffing ingredients as Xs and Os.
45. Stuffing Beanbag Toss: Toss beanbags into baskets labeled with different stuffing ingredients for points.
46. Stuffing Musical Chairs: Play musical chairs with stuffing-themed music and remove chairs each round.
47. Stuffing Balloon Dart Game: Attach pictures of stuffing ingredients to balloons and have players pop them with darts to win prizes.
48. Stuffing Relay Obstacle Course: Set up an obstacle course with stuffing-related challenges like crawling through a “stuffing tunnel” or balancing stuffing-filled bowls.
49. Stuffing Bingo Challenge: Play a game of bingo where players must complete stuffing-related challenges to mark off their bingo squares.
50. Stuffing Twister: Use colored circles to represent different stuffing ingredients and play Twister with a stuffing twist.
51. Miniature Thanksgiving Table Centerpieces: Create small tablescapes using miniature pumpkins, artificial leaves, and candles to celebrate the festive spirit of stuffing day.
52. DIY Cornucopia Decorations: Craft cornucopia decorations using construction paper or felt to symbolize abundance and gratitude.
53. Fall Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders: Press colorful fall leaves onto mason jars, then insert candles to create cozy and rustic candle holders.
54. Pumpkin Spice Scented Candles: Make homemade candles with pumpkin spice scent for a delightful autumn ambiance.
55. Fabric Pumpkin Decorations: Use fabric scraps to sew or glue together adorable fabric pumpkins to adorn your home.
56. Acorn Garland: String together acorns with twine to make a charming garland to hang across mantels or doorways.
57. Thanksgiving Wreath: Craft a beautiful wreath using faux foliage, pinecones, and ribbon to welcome guests into your home.
58. Turkey Handprint Placemats: Trace handprints onto colored paper and arrange them to resemble turkeys, then laminate for durable and festive placemats.
59. Autumnal Table Runners: Sew or glue together fabric scraps to create a unique and colorful table runner for your Thanksgiving table.
60. Pinecone Bird Feeders: Roll pinecones in peanut butter and birdseed, then hang them outside to attract feathered friends.
61. Fall Harvest Mason Jar Luminaries: Fill mason jars with dried corn kernels, beans, or lentils and place tealight candles inside for warm and cozy lighting.
62. DIY Fabric Napkin Rings: Use fabric scraps to create personalized napkin rings, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your Thanksgiving table setting.
63. Felt Leaf Coasters: Cut leaf shapes out of felt and glue them onto circular cork bases to make adorable coasters for your holiday beverages.
64. Harvest Corn Door Decor: Bundle together dried corn cobs with colorful ribbons and hang them on your front door to welcome guests.
65. Fall Themed Garland: String together fall-themed cutouts, such as pumpkins, leaves, and acorns, to create a festive garland for your home.
66. Handmade Thankful Tree: Create a tree using branches and place it in a vase, then hang paper leaves where guests can write what they’re thankful for.
67. Pumpkin Spice Soap Bars: Make homemade soap bars infused with pumpkin spice fragrance for luxurious autumn showers.
68. Thanksgiving Banner: Craft a banner with burlap and stenciled letters spelling out “Thankful” or “Grateful” to hang as a reminder of gratitude.
69. Turkey Pinecone Place Card Holders: Paint pinecones to resemble turkeys and use them as charming place card holders for your Thanksgiving dinner.
70. Fall Harvest Mason Jar Vases: Fill mason jars with dried flowers, wheat stalks, or autumn foliage to create beautiful rustic vases.
71. Wood Slice Coasters: Cut wood slices from fallen branches and seal them to make rustic coasters for your holiday gatherings.
72. Fabric Pumpkin Pillow Covers: Sew or glue together fabric squares to create pumpkin-shaped pillow covers for cozy autumn decor.
73. Leaf Stamped Tea Towels: Use real leaves as stamps to decorate plain tea towels with beautiful fall patterns.
74. Autumn Scented Potpourri: Mix dried fruit slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg for a fragrant potpourri to fill your home with autumn aromas.
75. Festive Mason Jar Utensil Holders: Decorate mason jars with ribbon, twine, or paint and fill them with utensils for a charming addition to your Thanksgiving table.
76. Traditional Sage and Onion: Classic combination of sage, onion, bread cubes, chicken broth, and butter for a timeless stuffing flavor.
77. Apple and Sausage: Sweet apples, savory sausage, celery, onions, bread cubes, and poultry seasoning create a deliciously balanced stuffing.
78. Cranberry and Pecan: Tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, celery, onions, bread cubes, and a hint of orange zest for a festive and flavorful stuffing.
79. Wild Rice and Mushroom: Nutty wild rice, earthy mushrooms, onions, celery, bread crumbs, and thyme combine for a hearty and satisfying stuffing.
80. Cornbread and Chorizo: Rich cornbread, spicy chorizo, onions, peppers, celery, chicken broth, and cilantro for a Southwestern-inspired stuffing.
81. Pear and Walnut: Sweet pears, toasted walnuts, celery, onions, bread cubes, and rosemary for a unique and delicious stuffing option.
82. Italian Sausage and Fennel: Flavorful Italian sausage, aromatic fennel, onions, celery, garlic, bread cubes, and parsley for a savory stuffing with a hint of licorice flavor.
83. Mushroom and Spinach: Earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, onions, garlic, bread cubes, Parmesan cheese, and thyme for a vegetarian-friendly stuffing option.
84. Bacon and Leek: Smoky bacon, sweet leeks, onions, garlic, bread cubes, chicken broth, and sage for a rich and savory stuffing.
85. Apricot and Almond: Sweet dried apricots, toasted almonds, onions, celery, bread cubes, and cinnamon for a unique and flavorful stuffing with a hint of sweetness.
86. Caramelized Onion and Gruyere: Rich caramelized onions, creamy Gruyere cheese, bread cubes, thyme, and chicken broth for a decadent and indulgent stuffing.
87. Chestnut and Apple: Roasted chestnuts, sweet apples, onions, celery, bread cubes, and nutmeg for a classic fall-inspired stuffing.
88. Quinoa and Cranberry: Protein-packed quinoa, tart cranberries, celery, onions, garlic, bread cubes, and sage for a nutritious and flavorful stuffing alternative.
89. Pumpkin and Sage: Roasted pumpkin, fresh sage, onions, garlic, bread cubes, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth for a seasonal and aromatic stuffing.
90. Cherry and Pistachio: Sweet dried cherries, crunchy pistachios, celery, onions, bread cubes, and thyme for a festive and flavorful stuffing option.
91. Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato: Tangy artichoke hearts, savory sun-dried tomatoes, onions, garlic, bread cubes, Parmesan cheese, and basil for a Mediterranean-inspired stuffing.
92. Brie and Cranberry: Creamy Brie cheese, tart cranberries, onions, garlic, bread cubes, and rosemary for a decadent and elegant stuffing option.
93. Cajun Shrimp and Andouille: Spicy Cajun shrimp, flavorful Andouille sausage, onions, peppers, celery, bread cubes, and Cajun seasoning for a bold and flavorful stuffing.
94. Maple Bacon and Brussels Sprouts: Sweet maple bacon, roasted Brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, bread cubes, and thyme for a deliciously savory stuffing with a hint of sweetness.
95. Fennel and Orange: Fragrant fennel, bright orange zest, onions, celery, bread cubes, and parsley for a refreshing and aromatic stuffing option.
96. Fig and Prosciutto: Sweet dried figs, salty prosciutto, onions, garlic, bread cubes, and sage for a gourmet and sophisticated stuffing.
97. Hazelnut and Cherry: Toasted hazelnuts, tart dried cherries, onions, celery, bread cubes, and sage for a deliciously nutty and fruity stuffing combination.
98. Pomegranate and Walnut: Tangy pomegranate arils, crunchy walnuts, onions, celery, bread cubes, and thyme for a festive and flavorful stuffing option.
99. Ginger and Pear: Spicy ginger, sweet pears, onions, garlic, bread cubes, and nutmeg for a unique and aromatic stuffing with a hint of warmth.
100. Mango and Coconut: Tropical mango, creamy coconut, onions, garlic, bread cubes, and cilantro for a flavorful and exotic stuffing option.

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