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Vegetarians- What do you do for Thanksgiving?

I would just make a bunch of tasty side dishes...they're usually vegetarian to begin with. Looks like most of the bases have been covered. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, yam, squash, green beans, rolls/bread, vegetarian gravy. That's plenty of a meal!

To make good gravy: sliced shallots, sliced mushrooms, butter/olive oil, nutrional yeast, beer/wine/sherry, and soy sauce. Yum!
 
MildKandy said:
I cant even imagine being a vegetarian on thanksgiving. Props
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Thanks. :) Its a lifestyle choice I must admit I feel pretty proud of myself for.
I was worried about it first but after reading all the responses aNd looking at different recipes and stuff, Im realizing there is only ONE thing that will be different about the meal, and thats really not that big of a deal.
 
Give in..... EAT THE TURKEY... MMMMMM... You know you want to...

Think of that glorius gravy caressing every inch of that bird, slowly, seductivly dripping down over the side to intertwine with a glorius mix of mashed potatoes, carrots, and stuffing... Give in....
 
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>>Think of that glorius gravy caressing every inch of that bird, slowly dripping down over the side>>

fucking gross...sorry. :)

ebola
 
Yeah..it sounds gross to me too now. Its weird, the longer I go the less I want it. Even just from the time I started this thread till now, meat has become much less appealing to me.
 
It also looks good because I know what it tastes like. I know that it tastes awesome when eaten WITH mashed potatoes. :p
 
Whatever, you're just conditioned to like vegetables and their asthetics because of all the vegetarian brainwashing you have been put through. Turkey/Gravy/Mashed Potatotes is fucking SEXY.
 
well...yeah, tastes in general have a culturally constructed component. However, I would be skeptical of "teh vegetarian conspiracy". :)

ebola
 
Funny, I am an ex-vegetarian. Was never super strict and had seafood all this time but avoided red meat and even chicken 59 days out of 60 or so... and when I had it on those rare occasions I always felt like posoning myself and stopped after a few bites. Then a few years down the line and some acupressure treatments later (which i got for feeling generally run-down and weak) I suddenly started CRAVING meat again rather than being disgusted by it. Funny that.

I still won't eat it often because I feel how it clogs my digestive system up and acidifies the body. But I have come to appreciate the warmth and lon-lasting energy release that it can provide. I feel that a bit of meat, now and then, can be very healthy.
 
It is my first time to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, but I will certainly have yams and potatoes, and probably I'll make myself a regular little dish. Also, I will make apple tarts or something.
 
This year I'm making myself lentil loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetarian gravy, and yellow and zuchinni squash. I may or may not make some pumpkin soup as well. :)
 
try these green beans:

a couple of shallots, sliced
a bunch of fresh green beans
some garlic (i like lots)
red pepper seeds, salt, and pepper to taste of course
olive oil

sorta-steam the beans... you want them crisp. sautee the shallots and garlic in some olive oil. add the beans, more seasonings, serve. mmm.

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creamed corn casserole is substantial and vegetarian.

make a salad! last year i made a salad with mesclun greens, red onions, dried cranberries(or blueberries... or cherries...), and candied pecans(butter, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper spread onto pecans and baked for a bit). it goes well with a citrus-champagne-vinaigrette (aka orange juice and champagne vinegar with some oil whisked in) and gorgonzola cheese. the salad was a hit. it's kind of thanksgiving-y and light enough to start the meal.

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all three of the above items will be served at my thanksgiving meal this year. along with traditional thanksgiving dishes... my cousin, aunt, and i are veg*ns and stick together at family gatherings... eventually getting too drunk to care that turkey smells like shit. ;)
 
Im planning on making a big salad for all to enjoy..with baby corn and chik peas and olives and tomatos...maybe a little cheese on top. Pumpkin soup sounds good too..mmmm..Im getting hungry lol
 
Thanksgiving was successful..had a big salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a mandarin orange and cottage cheese salad (so yum), and pumpkin pie. Yum! Thanks for all the replies everyone. I didnt feel I was missing out at all.
 
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