Many Latino families celebrating Thanksgiving, including some who have immigrated to the U.S., are making the traditional turkey — but they're adding distinctive cultural influences.
Some Latino families use wine and orange juice as part of their Thanksgiving turkey preparation, but there are many other non-traditional ingredients that are incorporated in their dishes.
Here’s how some Latino families are preparing their Thanksgiving dinners, using ingredients that showcase their native countries' culinary roots and distinct flavors.
For dessert, his family usually eats a cheesecake or ice cream.
A Colombian family's fruity stuffingValentina Angel says she prepares the Thanksgiving turkey by stuffing it with different fruits such as apples, peaches and berries.
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