Saturday November 28, 2009
Other than vegetarian stuffing, leftovers are my favorite part of Thanksgiving. Do you have
leftover Tofurky? Or maybe you're like a couple people I know who stock up on
Tofurky 
when it's available so they can have it year round. In this case, you may have "plannedovers"! If you've got some leftover Tofurky from your
vegetarian Thanksgiving feast,
here's a few ways you can use it all up. Leftover cooked Tofurky roast will also keep well in the freezer, so you can thaw it out whenever you need it. Leftover Thanksgiving Tofurky also goes great in soups, sandwiches and casseroles, just like regular leftover turkey.
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Thursday November 26, 2009
Monday November 23, 2009
Even if you're not a vegetarian, there are lots of great reasons to
avoid turkey this year by celebrating with a vegetarian meal! Or, if you are
expecting vegetarian guests, you will want to make sure to have plenty of
vegetarian sides and, of course, plenty
of
sweet potatoes and a homemade
vegan apple pie.
If you're new to vegetarian cooking, or aren't sure what to prepare, this handy guide to easy vegetarian substitutes specifically for Thanksgiving will help you prepare a hearty meal suitable for vegetarians and vegans without too much trouble at all.
If you'll be preparing a mock-turkey roast this Thanksgiving, why not follow recent food trends and go all-out by preparing a deep-fried Tofurky? Remember though, just because it's vegetarian, that doesn't mean it's healthy! Sure, your deep-fried Tofurky will have less cholesterol than the meat version, but it sure won't have less fat if you deep-fry it!
No matter what you're preparing this holiday, you'll need a vegetarian gravy as well as a traditional and festive recipe for vegetarian stuffing. It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without stuffing and gravy!
Stuffed acorn squash, baked with beans and maple syrup makes an impressive centerpiece for your vegetarian or vegan guests, yet is simple to prepare. There's plenty more vegetarian and vegan Thanksgiving dishes to choose from - a vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving can be just as abundant and traditional as others!
Pictured: Homemade Tofu Turkey
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Saturday November 21, 2009
Most of us will be sharing our holiday meals with friends and family that would rather have a turkey than a Tofurky. How will you be handling Thanksgiving this year as a vegetarian? There's nothing worse than showing up for a fancy meal and having nothing to eat but bread and salad while your tablemates heartily dine away on plates filled with meat dishes. The most important tip I can share to make sure that this doesn't happen to you this
Thanksgiving is to
be prepared in advance. Make sure your table is big enough for both a turkey
and a Tofurky - both literally and figuratively!
How to be the perfect vegetarian Thanksgiving guest
If you are a new vegetarian or worried that Aunt Sue won't have a thing you can eat at her Thanksgiving table this year, here's a few tips to help you be the perfect, polite, and prepared vegetarian guest.
Sharing the Table: Simple Vegetarian Substitutions
On the other hand, if you dread having to cook two separate meals - one for the veggies and one for the non-veggies, check out my tips for making traditional Thanksgiving dishes vegetarian and vegan friendly by making just a few simple substitutions. No need to prepare two separate meals!
Hosting Vegetarians at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and the holidays are about coming together with family and friends and sharing a meal together, right? Remember this as you try to accommodate your vegetarian guests. No need to stress! Here are some tips to help you accommodate your vegetarian and vegan guests at Thanksgiving.
