7. Gravy 

OK, I love condiments probably more than the next person. No joke, I hoard Chick-fil-A sauce.

But for some reason, gravy and I do not mix.

I know people love to drench their turkey and mashed potatoes under a thick layer of gravy, but I am not this person. I don't know what it is exactly about gravy that rubs me the wrong way, but it just doesn't taste good to me.

6. Turkey 

Although the turkey may be the face of Thanksgiving, I must say, it is not the best dish of the holiday.

For some reason, turkey is always dry.

This is not an insult to my mom's cooking skills because the rest of my family loves her turkey, but, for some reason, it always tastes dry to me.

Granted, I eat turkey without gravy since I'm not a big fan of gravy, as stated above, but turkey should not have to rely on gravy to make it good.

It should be able to hold its own by itself.

5. Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce from a can is the only acceptable form of cranberry sauce. End of story.

4. Stuffing

All forms of bread are amazing and that definitely includes stuffing.

Whether you make it from scratch or using the pre-made, Stove Top box, it is all good.

3. Green Bean Casserole 

Don't knock it until you try it.

2. Pumpkin Pie

I'm not even that big of a pie person, but I think pumpkin pie is absolutely amazing.

Unlike most pies, which only taste great when they're warmed, pumpkin pie can be eaten at any temperature, making it that much more superior to other pies.

1. Mashed Potatoes 

Last but certainly not least, the best Thanksgiving dish of all, mashed potatoes.

A Thanksgiving meal without mashed potatoes would be the saddest meal ever. You need to have mashed potatoes on your plate.

It is the best dish and in my opinion, easily the star of the Thanksgiving meal.